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Credits
The authors wish to thank Sarah Stauderman of the Smithsonian Institution Archives for inspiration - from her creation of the "Video Format Identification Guide" (see above) to her sage advice in all aspects of production of this guide. The authors also give great thanks to Laura M. Wiegand of the Texas Commission on the Arts, who gave invaluable feedback on the content and layout of the guide. Also, many thanks to Rebecca Bachman for use of her excellent "Video Preservation: Glossary of Terms" and Suzanne Quigley of the Whitney Museum of American Art for her thoughts on scope and presentation.
Many thanks to Chris Lacinak of Vidipax, Daisy Pommer and Leslie Rosen of Thirteen/WNET, Nancy Cricco and Melitte Buchman of the Elmer Holmes Bobst Library, New York University, and Peter Bauce from Photo/Video for the loan/donation of videotape formats.
Project Coordination - Laura M. Wiegand, Director for Programs & Technology, Texas Commission on the Arts
Research, Information Design, Writing, Editing, and Photography - Mona Jimenez and Liss Platt, Materia Media
Advice and Consultation - Sarah Stauderman, Preservation Manager, Smithsonian Institution Archives
Layout of PDF - Liss Platt
Copy Editor - Claudia B. Manley
Disclaimer
The information provided in the Videotape Identification and Assessment Guide has been prepared carefully using reputable sources and the advice of respected experts. However, the Guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as a substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. The authors, advisors, and the Texas Commission on the Arts are not liable for the validity of the claims published in this guide and cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss that is incurred as a result of the misuse of the information presented herein.