The International Council on Archives (ICA) is pleased to announce its celebration of the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH) with a special series of three webinars scheduled at the end of October 2024. These events are organized by the ICA’s Photographic and Audiovisual Archives Working Group (ICA/PAAG) in collaboration with international partners to highlight the significance of audiovisual heritage and to promote global awareness on the preservation and management of these invaluable records.
Webinar Series Overview
Wednesday, 23 October 2024
16:00 CET
Lingua Franca: A Common Language for Conservators of Photographic Materials
This session will present the latest edition of Lingua Franca, a bilingual eBook designed for photography conservation professionals. Attendees will learn about the innovative features and multimedia elements of this resource from lead conservator Tania Passafiume and multimedia specialist Tom Thompson.
Thursday, 24 October 2024
17:30 CET
A new dimension for the Audiovisual Heritage: a EUreka3D initiative
This webinar will explore the integration of 3D digitisation in preserving complex audiovisual artifacts, using the experience of the Cinema Museum of Girona as a case study. Topics include methodology, digital reproduction quality, and accessibility of 3D archives.
Monday, 28 October 2024
14:00 CET
AI Innovations in Small Audiovisual Archives: Challenges and Opportunities
This session will cover the use of artificial intelligence in managing and preserving small audiovisual archives. The webinar will include insights from experts representing various institutions, discussing topics such as facial recognition, image search, and AI implementation in constrained archival environments.
All webinars are free to attend, and registration is required to receive access details.
WDAH 2024 Agenda
In addition to our webinar series, we invite ICA members and the wider community to share and promote their own events in celebration of the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. If you are organizing a relevant event, you can add it to the official WDAH 2024 Agenda, coordinated by the Coordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA), of which ICA is a member.
About the ICA Photographic and Audiovisual Archives Working Group (ICA/PAAG)
The ICA’s Photographic and Audiovisual Archives Working Group (ICA/PAAG) is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and opportunities related to the preservation and management of photographic and audiovisual archives. As an Expert Group within the ICA network, ICA/PAAG offers resources, guidance, and support for professionals working with these complex materials. The group’s activities include organizing workshops, webinars, and collaborative projects that contribute to the development of best practices in audiovisual preservation and digitization.
Join us in celebrating the richness of audiovisual heritage and the efforts to preserve these valuable records for future generations. Stay tuned for more details on our social media channels!
