Welcome to the September edition of the Orchard Clips newsletter.
This month we journey to Morocco to discover a country of great diversity. From snow-capped mountains to Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. Historic towns with labrynthine backstreets and souks, to modern cities with vivacious young populations. Our clips capture the history, culture and landscapes of this North African nation.
A recent Reel on the Orchard Clips Instagram account showing US President Jimmy Carter holding a lunch meeting with Indian Prime Minister Moraji Desai in 1978 was viewed nearly 200,000 times. On our Blog we examine why people found it so interesting, and the value of archive footage in a social media landscape.
Finally, we’ll be attending the Broadcast TechFest Archive Forum in London on 1st October. Discover what is on the programme, and if you are attending, arrange to meet with the Orchard Clips team.
Read on to find out more…
Country Focus: Morocco
Morocco is a country that blends Arab, Berber and European influences into its own unique culture. Its diverse geography encompasses the high Atlas Mountains, fertile coastal plains and the fringes of the Sahara Desert. Whilst historic cities including Marrakesh, Chefchaouen and Casablanca are a magnet for tourists keen to explore souks and taste delicious Moroccan food. Explore Morocco.
Broadcast TechFest Archive Forum
Orchard Clips will be attending the annual Broadcast TechFest Archive Forum on 1st October in London, UK. Join us at the event to discover the latest updates in the archive industry and examine the crucial role of restoration and archiving in preserving the UK’s rich film and television heritage. Meet us at the event.
On the Blog: The Man Behind the President…
The latest article on the Orchard Clips blog discusses how a detail spotted in a nearly 50-year-old clip about President Jimmy Carter’s trip to India found an audience on Instagram. What was it about the footage that was so interesting? What does it tell us about the desire to watch archive on social media? And the value of reappraising historic footage through fresh eyes. Read the post.