Welcome to the Preservation Portal!
Collections of moving image and sound materials encompass a complex and varied assortment of formats and technological processes involved in their production. This diversity of materials presents many practical challenges in the stewardship of archives. Media deteriorate; advanced stages of physical deterioration may inhibit play back as well as present health and safety hazards....[MORE]
Overview of the Preservation Process
Preserving Motion Picture Sound
Reformatting: Terminology, Intent and Practices
A Cost Comparison and Analysis of Storage Options for Media Collections
Key Events in Moving Image Preservation
Help save our moving image heritage
To find people working in moving image preservation, connect with the Association of Moving Image Archivists
Preservation Committee
The AMIA Preservation Committee contributes and reviews content for the Preservation Portal through MIC’s Education and Outreach Committee.