HomePolicy

Policy

Digital Object Selection & Technical Standards

Orlando Fear Files is a curated digital repository documenting the evolution of Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) in Orlando, FL (2021 to 2025).

Scope and Selection Criteria

The digital library contains a variety of born-digital images ranging from marketing graphics, maps, and photographs to posters and advertisements. These assets represent the specific houses, scare zones, shows, and official maps of each collection year.

Items are sourced from official Universal Orlando social media channels, reputable news outlets, and dedicated fan sites. Assets with stated permissions are prioritized, and all copyrighted material is uploaded with a direct source link and a formal Rights/License statement in the metadata to ensure ethical digital stewardship.

Technical Specifications

To ensure long-term accessibility and visual integrity, this library adheres to CARLI digitization guidelines for born-digital content.

Master Archival Images

Master images are saved in original format. If modified for storage, they are converted to PNG or JPEG to maintain high fidelity.

Working Access Images

Format: JPEG
Resolution: 200–400 ppi
Color: 1-bit to 8-bit color

File Naming Convention

Standardized alphanumeric string for findability:

Collection Year + Sub-collection Initials + Number in Series + Status Indicator

Years: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

Sub-collection: h (Houses), sz (Scare zones), s (Shows), m (Maps)

Status: m (Master) or w (Working)

Example: 23sz04w (Represents: 2023, Scare Zone collection, 4th image in series, Working file)