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Introduction
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HDV is a high-definition variation of the DV video encoding specification that uses MPEG-2 compression to achieve the same data rate as the DV, DVCAM, and DVCPRO video encoding specifications. It was developed by Sony, Canon, JVC and Sharp and was introduced to the consumer market in 2003. HDV video can be captured in 720p, 1080i, and 1080p and can be recorded using MiniDV or Standard DVC cassettes.
Identification
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Sony DVM-63HD HDV Cassette (63 Minutes). B&H Foto & Electronics Corp. Accessed February 23, 2021. |
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDVMiniDV cassettes for DV and HDV recording. Wikipedia the Free Encyclopedia. Accessed February 23, 2021. |
Physical Characteristics
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Types of damage and deterioration
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Binder deterioration
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"1.1.3. Inspect for damage / Look for chemical deterioration / Binder degradation". In Audio Tape Digitisation Workflow. Accessed February 22, 2021. |
Description
Commonly known as "sticky shed syndrome." Affected records will have a visible gummy or powdery residue on the surface of the tape. This can damage both the recorded material and playback equipment. Back-coated tapes are most affected by this type of deterioration.
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Baking: Holding the tape at an elevated temperature (45°C to 55°C) for a brief period of time (up to 36 hours) can temporarily remove moisture and allow normal playback for a period of one to two weeks. Tapes should not be rewound before baking.
Drop-out
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"1.1.3. Inspect for damage / Look for chemical deterioration / Binder degradation". In Audio Tape Digitisation Workflow. Accessed February 22, 2021. |
Description
A brief signal loss caused by a tape head clog, missing magnetic oxide particles, tape defect, or debris on the tape or machine. These factors can reduce head-to-tape spacing and result in the appearance of white spots or streaks on playback. Multiple drop-outs per frame will result in a snowy appearance.
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Flaking/missing magnetic oxide particles are an indication of tape deterioration. This type of drop-out cannot be corrected physically.
Mould
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Are Your Video Tapes Showing Bad Signs of Mould. MultiMedia Select. Accessed February 24, 2021. |
Description
Active mould is generally moist while dormant mould is dry and dusty. Mould growths may be white, black, brown or mustard-coloured and usually have a pattered, fuzzy, or thread-like appearance. Mould can cause permanent damage to tapes over time if not removed. Fungus and mould is also a significant health hazard and affected materials should be handled using gloves and masks.
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Mouldy tapes should be isolated from unaffected materials to prevent cross contamination. Store tapes at a temperature of 24°C in an environment with effective air circulation and less than 50% Relative Humidity. Loose mold can be vacuumed from the tape pack and then the tape should be treated with an appropriate fungicide.
Stretching and breaking
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Figure 20. Wrinkled VHS tape. Caring for audio, video and data recording media. Government of Canada, Canadian Conservation Institute. June 30, 2020. |
Cause
Stretching and breaking of video tape usually results from improper handling or use of playback equipment.
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Stretching can distort the tape signal however data can usually be recovered (with a decrease in signal quality).
Accidental recording
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Record Protection Mechanisms: MiniDV. Preservation Self Assessment Program. Accessed February 24, 2021. |
Description
Camera operators can accidentally record over pre-existing footage
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- Section 9.0 - Outsourced digitization of audiovisual items
- Appendix C - Technical specifications for moving images
University Archives Procedure Manual
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Visit the /wiki/spaces/ALC/overview for further reading on /wiki/spaces/ALC/pages/1891631115.
References
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AMIA. "Video Preservation Factsheets." Accessed December 10, 2020.
Avid. "Working With HDV." Accessed February 3, 2021.
Bensinger, Charles. "Chapter 6: All about videotape." In The Video Guide, Second Edition, 71-75. Santa Barbara, California: Video-Info Publications, 1981.
Bogart, John Van. "What Can Go Wrong With Magnetic Media?" In Magnetic Tape Storage and Handling: A Guide for Libraries and Archives. Washington, DC: The Commission on Preservation and Access, 1995.
Casey, Mike. "FACET: Format characteristics and preservation problems." Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, 2007.
Gibson, Gerald. D. "Magnetic tape deterioration: recognition, recovery and prevention." Paper presented at the IASA Conference, Perugia, August 26, 1996.
MediaCollege.com. "The HDV Video Format." Accessed February 3, 2021.
Museum of Obsolete Media. "HDV (2003 – 2011)." Accessed February 3, 2021.
Preservation Self Assessment Program. "Videotape: HDV." University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Accessed February 3, 2021
Wheeler, Jim. "Videotape preservation handbook." 2002.
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