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, specifically covering the five-year period from 2021 to 2025. The collection preserves the ephemeral nature of the event through high-quality, born-digital assets. Selection is prioritized based on historical significance, visual clarity, and representational value of the event’s core components.
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 downloaded and saved in their existing format, color depth, resolution, and dimension. In instances where the master file must be modified for storage within the shared repository, images are converted to PNG or JPEG formats to maintain high fidelity.
Working Access Images
Working images used for site navigation and display follow specific CARLI guidelines to balance performance and quality:
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File Format: JPEG
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Resolution: 200–400 ppi
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Color Depth: 1-bit bitonal, 4- or 8-bit grayscale, or 8-bit color
File Naming Convention
All files follow a standardized alphanumeric string to ensure findability and version control across the repository. The naming structure is as follows:
Collection Year + Sub-collection Initials + Number in Series + Status Indicator
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Collection Years: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
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Sub-collection Abbreviations: Houses (h), Scare zones (sz), Shows (s), Maps (m)
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Status Indicators: m (Master) or w (Working)
Example: 23sz04w (Represents: 2023, Scare Zone collection, 4th image in series, Working file)