The documents below have been drafted or are recommended by either the Still Image or Audio Visual Working Group, and range from guidelines recommending specific metrics to those describing more general processes or methodologies.
The following categories are used to describe the status of each document in the process: Draft for public comment (with a closing date), Draft under review (by the Working Group), Approved (all changes have been made), or Recommended (document has been reviewed and is recommended by the group). In early stages, activities may be categorized as Draft under development or Concept under development. A link to a comment form is included for each of the documents; please use the form to submit your suggestions to us.
| Guideline |
Source |
Embedding Metadata in Digital Audio Files: Guideline for Federal Agency Use of Broadcast WAVE Files, v.3
Approved by Working Group | April 1, 2021 |
Audio-Visual Working Group |
SMPTE MXF Archive and Preservation Format Registered Disclosure Document (RDD 48)
Approved by Working Group | December 3, 2018 |
Audio-Visual Working Group |
Audio Analog-to-Digital Converter Performance, Low Cost
Approved by Working Group | September 30, 2017 |
Audio-Visual Working Group |
Guidelines for Embedding Metadata in DPX Files
Approved by Working Group | August 14, 2017 |
Audio-Visual Working Group |
Digitizing Motion Picture Film
Approved by Working Group | April 18, 2016 |
Audio-Visual Working Group |
Technical Guidelines for the Still Image Digitization of Cultural Heritage Materials
Approved by Working Group | September, 2016 |
Still Image Working Group |
Audio Analog-to-Digital Converter Performance, High Quality
Approved by Working Group | July, 2016 |
Audio-Visual Working Group |
File Format Comparisons
Approved by Working Groups | December 2, 2014 |
Still Image Working Group
Audio-Visual Working Group |
Content Categories & Digitization Objectives
Approved by Working Group | September 3, 2009 |
Still Image Working Group |
Digital Imaging Framework
Approved by Working Group | April 2, 2009 |
Still Image Working Group |
Digitization Activities – Project Planning
Approved by Working Group | November 4, 2009 |
Still Image Working Group
Audio-Visual Working Group |
Minimal Descriptive Embedded Metadata in Digital Still Images
Recommended by Working Group | March 23, 2012 |
Still Image Working Group |
Embedding Metadata in Broadcast WAVE Files, Version 2
Approved by Working Group | April 23, 2012 |
Audio-Visual Working Group |
TIFF Image Metadata
Approved by Working Group | February 10, 2009 |
Still Image Working Group |
Working Groups
Still Image Working Group
This group is involved in a cooperative effort to develop common digitization guidelines for still image materials.
Audio-Visual Working Group
This group works collaboratively on common and sustainable technical guidelines, methods, and practices for digitized and born digital sound recordings and moving images.