SMALL ARCHIVEPRIVATE MEDIA ARCHIVE

01 / THE ARCHIVE

Made to be
kept.

Original files, working copies and the context that makes a collection useful. A private place for media to outlast its first playback.

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From source to collection.

Preservation starts with the original. Metadata, verification and replicated storage carry that work forward.

A

Sound

Recordings, mixes and listening material. Source files and listening copies retain their relationship within the collection.

V

Moving images

Video masters and playback versions. Large source assets are retained alongside smaller delivery copies.

M

Context

Descriptive records, source notes and integrity information keep media recognizable and retrievable over time.

THE PRESERVATION CYCLE

  1. 01 / INGEST

    Keep the source

    Retain original media and record its place in the collection.

  2. 02 / VERIFY

    Check the copy

    Compare file integrity as material enters or moves through storage.

  3. 03 / REPLICATE

    Maintain redundancy

    Synchronize archive copies between storage locations.

  4. 04 / RETRIEVE

    Return to the media

    Deliver a suitable version for playback or further work.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

An archive, not a public catalog.

This site describes the archive's purpose. Collections and media endpoints are private; public browsing and downloads are not offered here.