Marek Jancovic

Jimi Jones, an experienced archivist and author, teams up with Marek Jancovic, a media studies professor, to discuss their book on audiovisual preservation. They dive into the evolution of digital video standards like JPEG 2000 and Matroska, balancing fidelity with practical needs. The duo reveals the social complexities besetting archivists and the tech industry's role in shaping these formats. Their conversation highlights the delicate interplay between innovation and the sustainability of cultural heritage, underscoring the dynamic nature of memory in our tech-driven world.