BPVL - BP Video Library

: Harding Rig (photo courtesy of BPVL)
Description: Originally a collection of oil company archives from the early 20th century, the Library has since expanded to include historic and current activities of BP’s operations worldwide in oil exploration, production and chemicals. It also includes general footage of the locality and population in areas where BP operates, and a wide selection of events BP has contributed to, such as motor racing and bike racing and land-speed record attempts. It also holds material of companies now owned by BP such as Super National, National Benzole, Arco, Amoco, Gulf and Sohio. The Library offers a record of the last century through one of Britains’ largest industrial companies.
Website: http://www.bpvideolibrary.com/contact.asp
Keywords: Advertising films; Alaska; Alternative energy; Chemicals; Gas; Land speed records, sport; Motor racing, sport; Motor cycling, sport; Oil industries; Transport
Access: Mon-Fri, 09.30-17.00, by arrangement. Staff are available to assist.
Facilities: Viewing on premises. Time code VHS viewing copies on request.
Charges: Charges for research, duplication and handling.
Copyright: Copyrights reside with The British Petroleum Company plc and BP Amoco plc.

Video/Film: Video: 3,000 hours. Both master material and extensive rushes from most productions. Advertising, documentary, history, science and education.
Video components: VHS, U-matic, Betacam/Beta-SP, DigiBeta, DV.
Film: All material originated on film has been transferred and is available on videotape, 85% colour, 15% black and white.

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