Appraising Moving Images

"Appraising Moving Images is a practical guide to archival and monetary appraisal of moving images. The value of this book lies in the solid foundation it provides. It reviews the history of moving image archives, and it assesses the relevance of general archival appraisal theory and selection methodology to the work of moving image archivists; it provides examples of b̀est practices' in managing the lifecycle of moving images from creation to long-term preservation; and it examines the various approaches to monetary appraisal that have proven effective in recent years." "Appraising Moving Images is a perfect guide for film students and scholars, and it is essential for those who have custodial responsibility for moving image collections and to those engaged in assessing their value."--Jacket.