This accession consists of records documenting the planning and production of the videodiscs "Uptown Blues" and "Downhome Blues." Materials include correspondence,
scripts, image permissions, promotional materials, clippings, background information on artists, notes, and lists and photocopies of images.
Topic:
Video recordings -- Production and direction Search this
1.5 cu. ft. (1 record storage box) (1 document box)
Type:
Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Audiotapes
Videotapes
Date:
1993
Descriptive Entry:
This accession consists of audio and video elements created during the production of the compact disk-interactives (CD-Is) "Downhome Blues" and "Uptown Blues." These
titles, produced in cooperation with Philips Interactive Media of America, were part of the commercial CD-I series "Treasures of Smithsonian." "Downhome Blues" and "Uptown
Blues" featured rural and urban blues musicians respectively and were marketed beginning in FY 1994. Materials include footage, audio recordings, narration, music mixes, masters,
protection masters, and dubs in a variety of audio and video formats.
Restrictions:
Restrictions pertaining to the use of these materials may apply (based on contracts/copyright). Access restrictions may also apply if viewing/listening copies are not currently available. Viewing/listening copies can be made for a fee. Contact reference staff for details.
This accession consists of records documenting the production of the compact disc-interactives (CD-I), "Downhome Blues" and "Uptown Blues." These titles, produced in
cooperation with Philips Interactive Media of America, were part of the commercial CD-I series, "Treasures of Smithsonian." "Downhome Blues" and "Uptown Blues" featured rural
and urban blues musicians respectively and were marketed beginning in FY 1994. Materials include source logs, editing logs, storyboards, and background materials.
This accession consists of the records of Lee Woodman-Cioffi, Audio-Visual Production Specialist for the Office of Telecommunications (OTC), 1985- . Materials include
correspondence, memoranda, scripts, and notes documenting OTC audio-visual productions such as "Downhome & Uptown Blues," "Diversity Endangered," "Buried Mirror," "Crow
Affair," "Montserrat," "Reel Jungle," and "Science in American Life." In addition there are slides, budgetary information, program designs, and contracts.
