AV engineers and library IT staff
Planning the technical requirements for a university library's digital media display wall.
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The Filetypes & Outputs mind map template catalogs 139 nodes across 15 major branches, mapping the technical infrastructure behind a university library's digital media ecosystem. It inventories file formats, codecs, physical media, and connectivity requirements for projects ranging from YouTube 4K resolution playlists (requiring a 1.2GBps ethernet connection) to PBS Science & Nature Blu-ray Disc collections using .m2ts transport streams and VC-1 or H.264 video codecs. The template also covers GIS applications with vector formats like SHP and KML, raster formats like GeoTIFF and MrSID, and library metrics visualization via MySQL and Python scripts. Designed for IT planners, media archivists, and AV engineers, this Filetypes & Outputs cheat sheet provides a structured reference for assessing digital media workflows and infrastructure needs.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Digital archivists and systems librarians
Evaluating file format compatibility for a digital collections migration project.
GIS specialists and research collaborators
Designing a GIS data sharing workflow between academic departments.
How to use this template
Step 1
Access and Explore the Technical Map
Open the template in Xmind to navigate through the 15 major branches covering digital media ecosystems and GIS applications.
Step 2
Customize Specifications and Node Content
Edit the existing nodes to replace placeholder technical specs like codecs and bitrates with your specific project requirements.
Step 3
Expand Infrastructure and Export Results
Add new branches for additional file types before exporting your finalized map as a PDF or image for team review.
Frequently asked questions
The GIS branch includes vector formats such as SDC, LYR, SHP, ArcInfo Coverage folders, .e00, MDB, TIN, and KML, plus raster formats like ArcInfo Grid folders, .sid (MrSID), ECW, JPEG 2000, and GeoTIFF.
It covers file types (.m2ts), video codecs (VC-1, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC), output methods (HDMI, component digital video, SPDIF toslink), and physical media (Blu-ray discs).
Containers include .aiff, .wav, .ogg/.oga, .ra/.ram, and .mp3; codecs include FLAC and Vorbis; physical media include Compact discs and SACD; I/O includes S/PDIF, analog, and digital.
Yes, the Open Web branch covers RSS feeds, live data (e.g., election results), and web cams, while the Warnings branch includes Wolf Alert and NOAA Weather Alerts using CAP and ATOM.
The template specifies a 1.2GBps ethernet connection to support 4K resolution streaming to a teaching and visualization wall or mezzanine.
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