Understanding the Problem of Seeing “Old” Television in the Digital Age

Liam Wylie

TV50

Digital Age

Expectation

That we should be able to get content anywhere, at anytime on numerous devices and free of charge.

Broadcast Archives

Broadcast Media and Cultural Recognition+

New Technology =

Should be Available to the Public

RTÉ Opening Up Our Archives

Opening up RTÉ Archives is a commitment that presents challenges.

Preservation for ‘born digital’ material will require the development of a system that will allow the capture of all content to a digital archive.

Digital preservation for legacy archive poses a major financial challenge. At the moment most likely to happen on a demand led or project basis where funding is available.

Rights clearance and management will be required to help make material accessible.

RTÉ Player

Photographs

EUscreen

Radio

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Dana Comes Home

Where is the help?

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