Archive Specifications
Scope
These specifications apply to recordings and drawings created beginning July 15, 2025, unless otherwise noted in the metadata.
Individual metadata records document recording-specific variables and any deviations from these standard specifications.
Recording Configuration
- Orientation: Landscape
- Video resolution: 2160p UHD (4K)
- Image size: 4000 × 3000
- Exposure: Locked
- White balance: Locked
Drawing Surfaces
9 × 12 in
- Strathmore 300 Series Bristol
- Smooth surface
- 100 lb (270 g/m²)
- Acid free
11 × 14 in
- Strathmore 300 Series Bristol
- Smooth surface
- 100 lb (270 g/m²)
- Acid free
30 × 40 in
- Strathmore 500 Series Illustration Board
- Heavyweight vellum surface
- 20-ply
- White
Drawing Instruments and Ink
Ballpoint
- Pelikan 337 Giant Ballpoint Refill
- Black
- Medium, 1.0 mm
- Document-proof ink conforming to ISO 12757-2
Fountain Pen
- Pilot Custom 823
- Aurora Black fountain pen ink
Exceptions
Any departure from these standard specifications is documented in the metadata for the affected recording.