The 
Audio-Visual
Library
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The purpose of this library is to arrange for the development
of or otherwise obtain audio/visual programs (films, slides, and videos) on
cave related topics and distribute them on a loan basis as a service to NSS
members.
NEW - DVD's and Multimedia CD's. Two new catagories have been added. Check
out the new on-line library, or page down just below
the AV Library of Video programs for the DVD library (click here)
or the Multimedia library (click here).
THE PROGRAM CATALOG:
Each program in the catalog is described using a notation in the
form of "A/B/C/D/E" where:
A = Type of program followed by catalog number. For example:
- S = Slide Program (Single Projector)
- V = Video
- F = Film
B = Number of slides or time duration of program. For example
"28:30" refers to a video which is 28 minutes and 30 seconds long.
C = Items included with program. For example:
- C = Cassette tape with narration
- I = Information on tape jacket or insert
- S = Script
D = Program Content. For example:
- P = Professional (Comparable with best programs of its type; suitable
for formal meetings or broadcast. Exceptionally entertaining or educational. Typically a
result of scripting program prior to filming, tight editing, and graphics support.)
- S = Semi-professional (Very good program intended for informal grotto
meetings, but not suitable for broadcast. Typically filmed or assembled on an ad hoc basis
but activity depicted is well organized and well edited.)
- I = Informal (Intended for personal use to gain information on a
topic. In general not suitable for grotto meetings. Typically filmed or assembled on an ad
hoc basis with little editing.)
- N = Not graded
E = Program Medium. For example:
- P = Professional (Comparable with best programs of its type; suitable
for formal meetings or broadcast. Equivalent to second-generation slides or video
typically acquired using a S-VHS/Hi8 or better camera, edited with professional equipment,
and distributed using third-generation or better tape.)
- S = Semi-professional (Very good program intended for informal grotto
meetings, but not suitable for broadcast. Equivalent to third-generation slides or video
typically acquired using a S-VHS/Hi8 or better camera, edited with S-VHS or better home
equipment, and distributed using a fourth-generation tape.)
- I = Informal (Intended for personal use to gain information on a
topic. In general not suitable for grotto meetings. Equivalent to fourth-generation slides
or video typically acquired using a VHS/8mm camera, edited with VHS home equipment, and
distributed using a fourth-generation or greater tape.)
The following example demonstrates how each program is described.
"Fantastic Cave - An account of its exploration. S100/71/S/S/S" This program is
a slide show with 71 slides and a script. The program is suitable for showing at informal
grotto meetings, but not a professional group. It's catalog number is S100.
RECOMMENDATION:
The programs shown in blue are recommended as particularly outstanding for presentation at grotto
meetings.
THE A/V LIBRARY CATALOG OF SLIDE PROGRAMS:
Click on the subject matter you are interested in for a listing of
all slide programs within that category, or click here for a complete
slide program catalog.
THE A/V LIBRARY CATALOG OF VIDEO PROGRAMS:
Click on the subject matter you are interested in for a listing of
all slide programs within that cateogry, or click here for a complete
video program catalog.
THE A/V LIBRARY CATALOG OF DVD PROGRAMS:
Click here for a complete
dvd program catalog.
THE A/V LIBRARY CATALOG OF Multimedia (CD) PROGRAMS:
Click here for a complete
multimedia program catalog.
THE A/V LIBRARY ARCHIVES:
(PROGRAMS DELETED FROM CATALOG DUE TO AGE OR LACK OF USE)
Can't find what your're looking for? Try looking here.
WHO'S RESPONSIBLE:
- David Socky - Co-Chairman of
A/V Library (Videos)
Colin Gatland - Co-Chairman of A/V Library
(Slides)
- Alex Sproul - Video Programs
Bruce Bannerman - Two-Projector Slide Programs
Alex Sproul & Dave Socky- Separate Video Editing Suites
John Manchester - Background Music
Barry Chute - Graphic Slides
Avis VanSwearingen - Distribution
Camille Mueller - Distribution
Program Authors - Volunteers noted
IF YOU WISH TO HELP:
Contact David Socky or Alex Sproul.
