Archive & historical material · Working
Archive log
Also called: archival log, archive tracker, archive database
ELI5
A tracker showing what archive you want, where it came from and whether it is cleared.
Used in conversation
“Update the archive log with the licensor, duration, territory and clearance status for every clip.”
Definition
A structured record of archival items, sources, identifiers, proposed uses and rights or clearance status.
Here “Archive log” means: A structured record of archival items, sources, identifiers, proposed uses and rights or clearance status.
Pitch context
Turns an archive-heavy promise into a trackable production and rights plan.
Why it matters: It reduces lost provenance, duplicate research and last-minute clearance failure.
Connected terms
- ArchiveEach proposed archive item is recorded.
- Archive clearanceThe log records clearance progress.
- Chain of titleRights records may support chain-of-title evidence.
Sources & evidence · 3
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- International Documentary Association — Documentary Filmmakers' Statement of Best Practices in Fair UseDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-14
- World Intellectual Property Organization — Rights Clearance: A Guide for Independent FilmmakersDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-14
- pitch.dog — Pitch Dictionary Deep Research SynthesisDirect source · practitioner · checked 2026-08-14