Label

Video File description

Sub-Element

- Video Format and Version,
- Frame Dimensions,
- Duration,
- Frame Rate,
- Compression,
- Video Encoding structure,
- Video Sound,
- Other

Definition

Technical Specifications of the Video file

Example

See sub-elements

Comment

Describe specific details essential for managing preservation. This metadata should also apply to video file which are used to directly render or access content, rather than file formats which are used for storage convenience.

Required

Yes*

Repeatable

No

Origin

NLA 

Note

Video Format and Version

Definition: The file type and version
Examples: Quicktime version 6

Frame Dimensions

Definition: The resolution in pixels of a single still frame
Examples: 640 pixels x 480 pixels

 Duration

Definition: The length of the video recording in minutes and seconds, or minutes, seconds, 100ths of seconds, and frames.
Examples: 67 minutes 12 seconds; 03:12:24:20

 Frame Rate

Definition: The standard frame rate per second of the video material
Examples: 25 fps

Compression

Definition: The type and level of compression. (note video compression, or bit rate reduction is a non reversible, “lossy” process)
Examples: MPEG 3

Video Encoding structure

Definition: The type of encoding structure and version
Examples: Mpeg 3

Video Sound

Definition: The sound parameters where they are incorporated into a single video file structure.
Examples: May include all fields specified in audio.

Other

Example: