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Archival record of a believable image of a phonograph record label: Standard procedures of digitization with emphasis on print reproduction of the label of a phonograph record for the purpose of its long-term preservation
Bezděk, Ladislav ; Gössel, Gabriel ; Studničný, Michal ; Šír, Filip
This methodology deals with the issue of the process of creating a digital copy of the phonograph record label into its archival quality. The text aims to gain insight into the complicated problems of digitization, which are very difficult for humanities-oriented professions and employees of memory institutions. The subject and goal of the methodology is to define the procedures, technologies and parameters leading to the possibilities of creating a digital image facsimile of a phonograph record label. The methodology deals with the possibilities and optimal procedures of digitization and offers an explanation of the most suitable methods of photographical capturing of the phonograph record label by means of photographic digital reproduction. The core of the text consists of the detailed description of the phases and techniques of the entire process, including the final procedures (post-process and preparation of data for archiving).
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Handling and physical preservation of historical sound carriers: conditions and procedures of long-term physical preservation focused on phonograph cylinders and shellac discs
Allen, Anthony ; Mejzr, Martin ; Novotná, Helena ; Šír, Filip
The presented methodology focuses on selected aspects of the preservation of historical sound carriers. Text aims on reflecting the physical conditions, basic assumptions and procedures related to the handling and care of phonograph cylinders and shellac discs. The methodology provides a brief historical excursion on technical parameters with a more details about material composition of these types of sound carriers. Furthermore, it discusses the approaches to storage conditions both on the scale of entire collections and individual sound carriers. Concerning this topic it deals with the possibilities of carrier assessment and appraisal of degradations and damages. Finally, the text is devoted to elementary methods of handling and care of both types of historical sound carriers.
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