Source: WITNESS

What is a video format? A codec? What do 1080 and 720 refer to? What about “i” and “p”?

In this video, archivist and writer of WITNESS’ award winning guide, Yvonne Ng, provides an overview of the key technical characteristics of digital video for everyday users with visual examples.

Translations: Also available on YouTube with subtitles in Arabic and Spanish. Click the “CC” button to turn them on.