Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Archive & historical material · Working

Archival still

ELI5

A historical photograph, document scan or other static image used as archive.

Used in conversation

“Let’s explain how the archival still will work in practice during filming.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Archival still” in documentary, factual & unscripted conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.