Archival Research 101

Presented by Docs In Progress at Docs In Progress, Silver Spring MD

Feb 07, 2023

A workshop that covers what you should know about archival research for film. On Zoom.

Archival Research 101 guides students down pathways for using third-party media in films. This course highlights how to avoid copyright and licensing pitfalls. Students will learn from pre-production to final delivery the basics of how to research, order, and clear archival photographs, films, and videos. We will move beyond Google and seek material at archives like the National Archives, Library of Congress, public libraries, museums, and universities. The course will cover media formats,

ADMISSION INFO

General Admission 75.00

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LOCATION

Docs In Progress

8560 Second Avenue, Suite 113, Silver Spring, MD 20910

PARKING INFO

Our entrance is on Apple Ave. around the corner from Alexander House.

The Cameron Street garage is open 24/7 and requires payment between 7 am - 7 pm on weekdays ($1 per hour for the first four hours and 65 cents per hour for each additional hour). Parking in the garage is free on weekends, federal holidays, and after 7 pm on weekdays. You must remember your space number and pay at one of the pay stations with cash, credit card, or the ParkMobile or MobileNow apps.

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