help
In this 'Help' section you will find a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) if your query is not answered here please use the 'contact' link to send us a message.
Why should I register?
You can search and view the films on YFA Online without needing to register. If you register you will benefit from all the extra features YFA Online has to offer, these are:
- Bookmark your favourite films
- Post your own information, personal stories, comments and images or photos that are related to the films using the ‘open space’ feature
- Keep track of your personal postings via the ‘your space’ section.
- Find out when new films have been added
How do I register?
On the homepage you will find a ‘register here’ link. Click the link and fill in your details. The fields marked with a * denote a required field. Read and agree to the ‘Terms of Use’ then click ‘register’.
Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email and be able to log in at future visits.
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On the homepage you will find the ‘login’. Enter your username and password and press the login button. You won’t be able to login if you haven’t registered. How do I register?
If you forget your password click the ‘forgotten password’ link on the homepage and follow the instructions.
back to topHow do I log out?
When you are logged in you will find the ‘logout’ link in the bottom right-hand corner of each page. Click this link and you will be logged out.
back to topDo I have to log in to view films?
You can search and view the films on YFA Online without needing to log in or register but if you register you will benefit from all the extra features YFA Online offers.
back to topHow do I find the films I want to see?
You can search for films in a number of different ways. On every page you will find a free text search, an advanced search and a browse by theme, decade or area.
- Free text search
- Enter your search term into the text box and press the magnifying glass.
- Advanced search
- Follow the 'Advanced search' link, fill in the fields you require and press 'Go'. How do I use advanced search?
- Browse by area, decade or theme
- Use the drop down boxes to narrow your search to North, East, South or West Yorkshire, search by individual decade a particular theme or select all. Press 'Go' to find the films.
How do I use the advanced search?
To access the advanced search option click the link in the navigational bar.
Use the form to construct advanced queries of the YFA Online resource; you can use one or more of the search options to narrow your search.
You can enter multiple fields.
You are not required to fill in every field.
To submit your search click 'Go'.
To clear your search click 'Clear Search'.
What do the search results mean?
Every film that appears in your search results will have the film title and an image from the film. Click either of these to access the film page.
The search results also tell you the year in which the film was made, the clip length, whether it is colour or black and white, silent or sound. The original format of the film is also displayed (such as 35mm, 16mm, video etc) and you can read a short synopsis.
back to topHow do I sort the films I have searched for?
Search results are displayed ten per page. Use the <<prev or next>> buttons or the page numbers in the top right or bottom right corner of your search results page to switch between pages.
Use the drop down ‘sort by’ option to sort your films in alphabetical order or date order.
back to topHow do I view a film?
Click on the thumbnail or title of the film on your search results page. You will be redirected to the film page. Use the controls at the bottom of the viewing pane to play, pause and stop the film, or drag the arrow along the timeline to move forwards and back. You will need the latest Adobe Flash Player to view the film.
I can't view the films, what do I do?To watch the film in full screen feature click the double square symbol in the bottom right of the film window. To return to the original film window size click the double square symbol in the bottom right of the full screen viewer.
I can't view the films, what do I do?
To view the films on YFA Online you will need the latest Adobe Flash Player (Version 10 or newer). If you don’t have the latest Adobe Flash Player installed on your computer a link/pop up should appear on your screen when you try to view the films. Follow the link and instructions to download Adobe Flash Player.
If the link/pop up doesn't appear, try this link:
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer
Although the Yorkshire Film Archive does it’s best to ensure that links from this site are trusted we are not responsible for the content of any off-site pages. Users link to any off-site pages or other sites at their own risk.
back to topWhy do I need the latest Adobe Flash Player?
The Yorkshire Film Archive aims to ensure that the films chosen for online use are displayed in a high quality format. To view the films on YFA Online you will need the latest Adobe Flash Player (Version 10 or newer).
Computers with dial up or slow internet connection may experience some problems. We recommend you use a high speed internet connection where possible.
back to topWhat do the technical details mean?
The technical details are displayed underneath each film on the film pages, they include:
- Length:This informs you of the clip time and the original film time. Sometimes we will use only an extract of a film.
- Format: This relates to the original format in which the film was made. E.g. 35mm gauge film, 9.5mm gauge film, 8mm gauge film, minidv, video format etc
- Colour: This informs you of the original colour format of the film. E.g. Black and white, Tinted, Technicolor, Kodachrome etc.
- Sound: This informs you of the sound recording associated with the film. E.g. Silent, Mute, Separate optical, Magnetic stripe, Combined magnetic etc.
- Credit: This is an area where we credit people and organisations associated with the film. E.g. the filmmaker, film companies, producers, directors etc.
How do I know if the film is an extract of a longer film?
You can tell if we have selected an extract of the film in a number of different ways.
If the film length/clip time is less than the original film time, e.g. 17 mins 25 secs of 64 mins 0 secs.
If you can see the following message ‘to access the complete film please contact the Yorkshire Film Archive’ underneath the technical details on the film page. You can contact us to book an appointment to visit the archive and view the film in full.
If there is text in bold in the film description. Why do some film descriptions have text in bold?
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When we use only an extract of a film online we highlight the text in the description that corresponds to the footage that we have selected. How do I know if the film is an extract of a longer film?
back to topHow do I download the description or context as a PDF?
Click on the PDF download description of PDF download context situated above the film description, context and open space tabs on the film page.
You will have an option to open the PDF document or save the PDF document. You can save the document to your computer by clicking on save or open and read the document without saving it by clicking open.
When opened the PDF document will appear in a separate window.
To download the PDF film description or context you will need Adobe Reader. You can download Adobe Reader packages from the following site:
http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/otherversions/
Although the Yorkshire Film Archive does it’s best to ensure that links from this site are trusted we are not responsible for the content of any off-site pages. Users link to any off-site pages or other sites at their own risk.
back to topHow do I find further information about the films?
The context section on the film pages provide lots of contextual and background information about the films. You can find out further information and sources of reference at the bottom of the context section.
Although the Yorkshire Film Archive does it’s best to ensure that links from this site are trusted we are not responsible for the content of any off-site pages. Users link to any off-site pages or other sites at their own risk.
back to topHow do I add my information about a film?
You can only add information about a film when you are registered and logged in. How do I register?
Underneath the film title on the film page you will find the 'add info' link. Click this link to access the 'open space - add information' section.
In the 'Open Space - Add Information' section enter your 'name' (this will appear on the resource), the 'subject' heading of your information and your 'information' that is related to the film.
If you have any images or photos related to the film and information you are adding use the 'Browse' button to search your computer, when you find the image you wish to add double click and your image data will appear in the browse box. You can add up to three images.
When you have completed all the fields click 'add'. Your information will be sent to YFA Online Admin for approval. When your information has been approved you will receive an email and your information will appear in the Open Space tab of film page. This should take between 1 - 2 working days.
back to topHow long does it take for my post to be added to the site?
When you have submitted information as part of the Open Space feature YFA Online Admin will receive an email. These are checked regularly and approval of your post should take between 1 - 2 working days. You will receive an email when your post has been approved.
back to topHow do I find postings that I have previously added?
Via the 'Your Space' section on your logged in home page you will find a list of the most recent posts that you have added to the site. Click on your post and it will take you to the associated film page.
Click 'see all' to view the full list of your posts.
back to topHow do I select/deselect my favourite films?
You can only select your favourite films when you are registered and logged in. How do I register?
Once logged in you can select your favourites in two different ways.
On the search results page click the star symbol next to the film image or select the star symbol underneath the film title on the film page to select the film as one of your favourites
When you have clicked the star it will change to yellow and you will be informed that the favourite has been added. To deselect click the star a second time.
To view all your favourites click the ‘view all favourites’ link situated underneath the film title on the film pages. This will take you to a list of all your selected favourites.
You can delete favourites from your list by clicking on the dustbin symbol to the right of the film title.
To delete more than one film from your list select them individually by clicking on the box to the left of the film title and then click the dustbin symbol next to 'select all'.
To delete all your favourites click the box to the left of 'select all' and then click the dustbin symbol to the right of 'select all'.
You can also access your favourites via your logged in home page.
Click on the film title to view the associated film page. Click 'see all favourites' to go to the full list of all your favourites.
How do I know when new films have been added?
Via the 'Messages' section on your logged in home page you can keep up to date with new films that have been added to the resource. The 'Messages' section will be used to inform registered users of new films that have been added to the resource, Yorkshire Film Archive screenings and other relevant information.
back to topCan I visit YFA Online Learning?
YFA Online Learning is an interactive, cross-curricular moving image resource for teachers and learners to enjoy.
The clips featured on YFA Online Learning are much shorter and are designed for use in the classroom or other educational settings. Teachers and educators can register to benefit from the interactive features of the resource.
back to topHow do I find out more about the Yorkshire Film Archive?
The Yorkshire Film Archive finds, preserves and shows film and television material made in Yorkshire for the education, information and entertainment of the people of Yorkshire and further afield.
If you want to find out more about the Yorkshire Film Archive you can visit our website at
Or follow the link at the bottom right of each page.
The 'Messages' section on your logged in homepage will inform registered users of new films that have been added to the resource, Yorkshire Film Archive screenings and other relevant information.
How do I know when new films have been added?
back to topMy question isn’t answered by the FAQs
If your questions are not answered in ‘help’, click the ‘contact’ link via the navigational bar at the top of each page.
Fill in your email address, give your query a subject heading, add you comments and press submit. We will respond to your query as soon as we can.
Yorkshire Film Archive
York St John University
Lord Mayor’s Walk
York
YO31 7EX
T: 01904 876550
F: 01904 876552
E: [email protected]
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