Please excuse cross posting.
I expect to receive a grant this coming fall to
fund the creation of metadata to describe images that a graduate student will be
taking in India as part of a study abroad studio. I was wondering if
anyone has a model for such an approach to collection development and whether
you might share your experiences with me.
I am particularly interested in the following
aspects of this endeavor:
1) Recommended digital camera
equipment
2) Benchmarks for image size and resolution given
potential technical and logistical constraints
3) Digital file storage issues and recommended
approaches to decrease possible for data loss (I'm particularly interested in
solutions for dealing with large image files on-the-road.)
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Cheers,
/Elizabeth Schaub, Director
Visual Resources Collection
School of Architecture
The University of Texas at Austin