How is the Prelinger collection currently accessible, and how will this be changing?
At this time, there are several access alternatives: First and easiest, online access to 1120 (soon to be 1500) key titles through the Internet Archive. The films are available for downloading in high-quality digital video (MPEG-2) and in several other formats compatible both with Macintosh and PC machines, and also available as streaming video files in two formats, suitable either for high-speed or dialup connections. Permission is NOT required to download or reuse materials from the Internet Archive, and no payment is required. For those wishing to license higher-quality footage for production use, material is available through our exclusive representative: Archive Films by Getty Images. They offer rapid access to everything available from our collection, can research the collection for specific topics and deliver highest-quality material very quickly in all formats. They warrant that footage is clear for use and supply written license agreements. They charge license fees for use of
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