4. The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), a standards-making organization, has recently (Sept. 23, 1997) established a Study Group to "document the requirements of data formats for the preservation of electronically generated media and related information. Extensive input from the archival community will be gathered through the use of surveys and meetings."
Concerning your knowledge of SMPTE:
b. I am aware of the aims and functions of SMPTE. 8
c. I have heard or read something about SMPTE, but don't know much about the organization or its relevance to a universal preservation format or framework. 21
d. Until reading this survey, I have never heard of SMPTE and so cannot determine how it might relate to a universal preservation format or framework. 17
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