Moving Images with RDA

Credits: RDA & Moving Images / Kelley McGrath (2012) RDA: Special Formats Training / Jim Soe Nyun (San Diego 2013) Credits: RDA & Moving Images / Kelley McGrath (2012) RDA: Special Formats Training / Jim Soe Nyun (San Diego 2013)

Mya Gosling

Definitions: Content Type Two-Dimensional Moving Images Content expressed through images intended to be perceived as moving, in two dimensions. Includes motion pictures (using live action and/or animation), film and video recordings of performances, events, etc., video games, etc., other than those intended to be perceived in three dimensions Two-Dimensional Moving Images Content expressed through images intended to be perceived as moving, in two dimensions. Includes motion pictures (using live action and/or animation), film and video recordings of performances, events, etc., video games, etc., other than those intended to be perceived in three dimensions

Definitions: Content Type Three-Dimensional Moving Image Content expressed through images intended to be perceived as moving, in three dimensions. Includes 3-D motion pictures (using live action and/or animation), 3-D video games, etc. Cartographic Moving Image Cartographic content expressed through images intended to be perceived as moving, in two dimensions. Includes satellite images of the Earth or other celestial bodies in motion. Three-Dimensional Moving Image Content expressed through images intended to be perceived as moving, in three dimensions. Includes 3-D motion pictures (using live action and/or animation), 3-D video games, etc. Cartographic Moving Image Cartographic content expressed through images intended to be perceived as moving, in two dimensions. Includes satellite images of the Earth or other celestial bodies in motion.

Preferred Source of Information Resources Consisting of Moving Images Title frame(s) or screen(s) label bearing a title that is permanently printed on or affixed to the resource, excluding accompanying textual material or a container Example: a label on a videodisc OR embedded metadata in textual form that contains a title (e.g., metadata embedded in an MPEG video file) Resources Consisting of Moving Images Title frame(s) or screen(s) label bearing a title that is permanently printed on or affixed to the resource, excluding accompanying textual material or a container Example: a label on a videodisc OR embedded metadata in textual form that contains a title (e.g., metadata embedded in an MPEG video file).

Preferred Source of Information Another source forming part of the resource itself, giving preference to sources in which the information is formally presented (includes guides and other accompanying material for comprehensive descriptions and publisher-supplied containers) Alternative: Use an eye-readable label bearing a title that is permanently printed on or affixed to the resource (excluding accompanying textual material or a container) in preference to the title frame or frames, or title screen or screens. Another source forming part of the resource itself, giving preference to sources in which the information is formally presented (includes guides and other accompanying material for comprehensive descriptions and publisher-supplied containers) Alternative: Use an eye-readable label bearing a title that is permanently printed on or affixed to the resource (excluding accompanying textual material or a container) in preference to the title frame or frames, or title screen or screens.

Note on Source of Title Make a note on the source from which the title proper is taken if it is a source other than the title frame or title screen of a resource consisting of moving images.

Statement of Responsibility A statement relating to the identification and/or function of any persons, families, or corporate bodies responsible for the creation of, or contributing to the realization of, the intellectual or artistic content of a resource Examples: Directors Producers A statement relating to the identification and/or function of any persons, families, or corporate bodies responsible for the creation of, or contributing to the realization of, the intellectual or artistic content of a resource Examples: Directors Producers

Statement of Responsibility Excludes: Performers, narrators, and/or presenters in a motion picture or video recording persons who have contributed to the artistic and/or technical production of a resource persons, families, or corporate bodies responsible for the publication, distribution, or manufacture of a resource Excludes: Performers, narrators, and/or presenters in a motion picture or video recording persons who have contributed to the artistic and/or technical production of a resource persons, families, or corporate bodies responsible for the publication, distribution, or manufacture of a resource

Recording Relationships: Contributors Contributor: a person, family, or corporate body contributing to the realization of a work through an expression Examples: Actors, narrators, screenwriters RDA does not require recording of contributors BIBCO Standard Record: recommends “cataloger’s judgment for contributors to the resource beyond the principal creator of the work” Contributor: a person, family, or corporate body contributing to the realization of a work through an expression Examples: Actors, narrators, screenwriters RDA does not require recording of contributors BIBCO Standard Record: recommends “cataloger’s judgment for contributors to the resource beyond the principal creator of the work”

Relationship Designators Common to Moving Image Materials Choreographer Composer Director Director of photography (use for cinematographers) Filmmaker Interviewee Interviewer Producer Production company Screenwriter Choreographer Composer Director Director of photography (use for cinematographers) Filmmaker Interviewee Interviewer Producer Production company Screenwriter

Extent For video files, specify the number of files For online resources, record extent as “1 online resource” followed by … format specific terminology 1 online resource (1 video file) 1 DVD-ROM (1 video file) For video files, specify the number of files For online resources, record extent as “1 online resource” followed by … format specific terminology 1 online resource (1 video file) 1 DVD-ROM (1 video file)

Playing Time, Running Time, etc. Record the playing time stated on the resource If not stated on the resource – record if readily ascertainable – Approximate if possible – Omit if necessary Optional addition If the actual playing time differs significantly from the time stated on the resource, record the stated time followed by … the actual playing time Record the playing time stated on the resource If not stated on the resource – record if readily ascertainable – Approximate if possible – Omit if necessary Optional addition If the actual playing time differs significantly from the time stated on the resource, record the stated time followed by … the actual playing time

Examples of Entire 300 Fields 1 videodisc (88 min. 14 sec.) : sound, color ; 4 ¾ in. 2 videocassettes (60 min. each) : black and white (tinted) ; ½ in. 1 online resource (16 video files (10 min. each)) : sound, black and white 1 film reel (approximately 11 min., approximately 400 feet) : sound, black and white ; 16 mm film, on 7 in. reel 1 videodisc (88 min. 14 sec.) : sound, color ; 4 ¾ in. 2 videocassettes (60 min. each) : black and white (tinted) ; ½ in. 1 online resource (16 video files (10 min. each)) : sound, black and white 1 film reel (approximately 11 min., approximately 400 feet) : sound, black and white ; 16 mm film, on 7 in. reel

Content/Media/Carrier Content – Two-dimensional moving image Media – Video, computer Carrier – Videodisc, videocassette, video cartridge, videotape reel, film reel, film roll, online resource, computer disc Content – Two-dimensional moving image Media – Video, computer Carrier – Videodisc, videocassette, video cartridge, videotape reel, film reel, film roll, online resource, computer disc

Examples DVD Video 336 two-dimensional moving image ǂ2 rdacontent 337 video ǂ2 rdamedia 338 videodisc ǂ2 rdacarrier DVD Video 336 two-dimensional moving image ǂ2 rdacontent 337 video ǂ2 rdamedia 338 videodisc ǂ2 rdacarrier

Examples VHS Video 336 two-dimensional moving image ǂ2 rdacontent 337 video ǂ2 rdamedia 338 videocassette ǂ2 rdacarrier VHS Video 336 two-dimensional moving image ǂ2 rdacontent 337 video ǂ2 rdamedia 338 videocassette ǂ2 rdacarrier

Examples Streaming Video or Online Video Game 336 two-dimensional moving image ǂ2 rdacontent 337 computer ǂ2 rdamedia 338 online resource ǂ2 rdacarrier Streaming Video or Online Video Game 336 two-dimensional moving image ǂ2 rdacontent 337 computer ǂ2 rdamedia 338 online resource ǂ2 rdacarrier

Examples Video Game on DVD-ROM 336 two-dimensional moving image ǂ2 rdacontent 337 computer ǂ2 rdamedia 338 computer disc ǂ2 rdacarrier Video Game on DVD-ROM 336 two-dimensional moving image ǂ2 rdacontent 337 computer ǂ2 rdamedia 338 computer disc ǂ2 rdacarrier

Examples DualDisc (DVD video on one side; DVD audio with music on the other) 336 two-dimensional moving image ǂa performed music ǂ2 rdacontent 337 video ǂa audio ǂ2 rdamedia 338 videodisc ǂa audio disc ǂ2 rdacarrier DualDisc (DVD video on one side; DVD audio with music on the other) 336 two-dimensional moving image ǂa performed music ǂ2 rdacontent 337 video ǂa audio ǂ2 rdamedia 338 videodisc ǂa audio disc ǂ2 rdacarrier

Video Characteristics Video characteristic A technical specification relating to the encoding of video images in a resource – Video format – Broadcast standard – Resolution – Bandwidth – Additional characteristics of digitally encoded video Record if necessary for identification or selection Video characteristic A technical specification relating to the encoding of video images in a resource – Video format – Broadcast standard – Resolution – Bandwidth – Additional characteristics of digitally encoded video Record if necessary for identification or selection

Video Characteristics Video Format A standard, etc. used to encode the analog video content of a resource Examples: – Beta – U-matic – VHS Video Format A standard, etc. used to encode the analog video content of a resource Examples: – Beta – U-matic – VHS

Video Characteristics Broadcast Standard: A system used to format a video resource for television broadcast HDTV (High Definition Television) – Used in the U.S. and Europe NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) – Used in Canada, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, the U.S. and other countries Broadcast Standard: A system used to format a video resource for television broadcast HDTV (High Definition Television) – Used in the U.S. and Europe NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) – Used in Canada, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, the U.S. and other countries

Video Characteristics Broadcast Standard: PAL (Phase Alternate Line) – Used in most of Europe, most of Africa, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, North Korea, and other countries SECAM (Sequential Color with Memory) – Used in eastern Europe and France Broadcast Standard: PAL (Phase Alternate Line) – Used in most of Europe, most of Africa, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, North Korea, and other countries SECAM (Sequential Color with Memory) – Used in eastern Europe and France

Video Characteristics File type: General type of data content encoded in a computer file video file Resolution: the clarity or fineness of detail in a digital image, expressed by the measurement of the image in pixels, etc x 1536 pixels File type: General type of data content encoded in a computer file video file Resolution: the clarity or fineness of detail in a digital image, expressed by the measurement of the image in pixels, etc x 1536 pixels

Video Characteristics Encoding Format A schema, standard, etc. used to encode the digital content of a resource Blu-RayMPEG-4 DVD-RQuicktime DVD videoRealVideo HD-DVDSVCD MPEG-4VCD Windows media Encoding Format A schema, standard, etc. used to encode the digital content of a resource Blu-RayMPEG-4 DVD-RQuicktime DVD videoRealVideo HD-DVDSVCD MPEG-4VCD Windows media

Video Characteristics Regional Encoding A code identifying the region of the world for which a DVD videodisc has been encoded and preventing the disc from being played on a player sold in a different region 8 region codes for standard definition DVD 3 region codes for Blu-ray Disc Regional Encoding A code identifying the region of the world for which a DVD videodisc has been encoded and preventing the disc from being played on a player sold in a different region 8 region codes for standard definition DVD 3 region codes for Blu-ray Disc

Authorized Access Point for the Work For motion pictures, videos, video games, etc., construct the authorized access point representing the work by using the preferred title for the work (see 6.2.2). Make additions if necessary to make the access point unique. – Always begin with the form element “motion picture” or “television program” – Other elements: date of work, place of origin of work, another distinguishing characteristic of the work For motion pictures, videos, video games, etc., construct the authorized access point representing the work by using the preferred title for the work (see 6.2.2). Make additions if necessary to make the access point unique. – Always begin with the form element “motion picture” or “television program” – Other elements: date of work, place of origin of work, another distinguishing characteristic of the work

Examples Othello (Television program : 1963 : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Othello (Television program : 1963 : WOR-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.)) Othello (Television program : 1963 : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Othello (Television program : 1963 : WOR-TV (Television station : New York, N.Y.))

Identifier for the Manifestation A character string associated with a manifestation that serves to differentiate that manifestation from other manifestations – Videorecording number – Universal Product Code A character string associated with a manifestation that serves to differentiate that manifestation from other manifestations – Videorecording number – Universal Product Code