Why should I register as a user on "Moments in Time 1989/1990"
As a registered user, you can not only view all photos and videos, but also leave comments and tag items as well as vote for your favorites. In addition, as a registered user you can create your own albums, view them in slideshow format and share them with other users. Try it out! Registration is free.

What happens with the personal data I enter when registering?
We do not divulge any information (e.g. e-mail address) to third parties, nor do we use any registration information internally. This information is necessary solely for the authentication of Website use.

Will my name appear on the Website?
When you comment on images or submit items, your name will appear on the Website. If you would like to submit your photos anonymously, please send us a short note saying so with your photos.

I forgot my password.
No problem. We'll be happy to send you a new password.

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Joining In – Contributing Information and Comments

How do I comment a photo or video?
To comment a photo or video, you must be a registered user. Once registered, enter your comment in the input box under the respective photo/video and click on "Save".

Your photo/video comments are important to us. We are counting on your help to classify the material – geographically, chronologically and regarding content. We're also interested in your opinions on images and events. Did you experience something similar?

Take your time when commenting. Pay attention to spelling and punctuation, and be sure to adequately indicate quotes. Comments with commercial content are not permitted.

We strive for factual, respectful and open cooperation. Please remember that your comments are directed at other people. All comments will be checked by the editorial staff, but not changed or shortened, before activation. The editors reserve the right to refuse the activation of individual comments. Information on netiquette is available here.

How do I tag a photo/video?
To tag a photo or video, you must be a registered user. Once registered, enter a tag in the input box below the respective photo/video and click on "Save". Your tags might not appear right away, as the editors must approve each user contribution.

Why do I have the opportunity to tag a photo/video?
The editors give each item tags. However, sometimes you might recognize the context of an item more precisely. That's why you have the opportunity to tag, too.

What are albums, and how do I create them?
You can create albums and share them with other users. To create an album, you must be a registered user. Once registered, click on "My Sets" (above) and then under the menu "Options", "Create a new set". Now search the LIBRARY for photos you would like to include in your album. To add a photo to your album, just click on "Add to set" under the respective photo or video. You can view your album as a slideshow by clicking on the menu "Options" and then on "View slideshow".

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Joining In – Submitting Photos

How can I submit photos and films?
You can submit your photos via e-mail (20 MB max.) to info@wir-waren-so-frei.de, or by post to:

Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum für Film und Fernsehen
Projekt "Wir waren so frei"
Potsdamer Strasse 2
10785 Berlin

Telephone:
Tel.: +49-30-300 903-0
FAX: +49-30-300 903-13

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

How many photos/films can I submit?
We are thrilled to receive each privately owned photo or film relevant to our project, so any amount of material is welcome.

What format should my photos/films have?
You can submit your photos and films in every currently common photo, film or video format.

Will my photographs be returned to me?
Naturally, we will send your photos back to you after they have been viewed and digitized. We will do our best to return your photos to you as soon as possible.

Can I permanently submit my photos to the Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum for Film and Television?
If you so wish, your films and videos can be incorporated into the collection of the Deutsche Kinemathek - Museum for Film and Television through a special agreement. In accordance with its objectives, the museum only collects photographs with direct relevance to film and television history. If you would like to commit your photos to a museum, we will be happy to name a few which might be interested in incorporating your material.

My film material might be damaged. Should I submit it regardless?
As long as your film material is viewable, we can check its condition. If your film material is damaged but would be an important addition to the project, we can attempt to restore it. If the damage is so severe as to make an appearance in the archive impossible, the film material will be returned to you immediately.

Can I submit material anonymously? Will my name appear?
The release rights to the images are regulated in the Creative Commons License "Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0" or "Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0". That means that you absolutely must be named as the originator of your images. If you wish, it is possible to use an abbreviated name.

How do I find my own photos?
As soon as your material has been incorporated into the LIBRARY, you can search the Archive under the fact PEOPLE for your name.

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Copyright and Download

Can I use photos and films from this project?
All photos and videos in this project – regardless of size – are protected by intellectual property rights. However, a large number of them are released under the Creative Commons license "Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0" or "Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0". Please familiarize yourself with this Creative Commons license if you would like to use any images from this project non-commercially. To use any images commercially, you must contact the originator. We are glad to help. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us! (info@wir-waren-so-frei.de)

How can I tell what license exists for a photo?
All photos and videos in this project – regardless of size – are protected by intellectual property rights. The license for each photo/video may be found in the information area for each item.

Is it possible to download a photo?
The downloading of photos is not currently possible.

Is it possible to download a film?
The downloading of films is not currently possible.

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The Photos

How do I find photos in the LIBRARY?
All photos and videos are tagged – by place, person, theme etc.. All tags appear to the right, arranged thematically.

When you choose a tag, result links for that tag will appear. You can narrow the results by choosing additional tags.

The tags you chose will appear above your results to the left. You can deactivate each tag by clicking on its respective 'x' to re-expand your results.

Where do the photo titles come from?
The photo titles were determined by the editors. If available, the original titles given by the photographers are indicated under "Details" in the information section. The video titles are, for the most part, those given by the directors. Only those videos submitted without a title were named by the editors. Original titles are indicated by quotation marks.

How exact are the geographical and chronological descriptions?
The editorial staff research the geographical and chronological aspects of each item as thoroughly as possible. However, it is often impossible to determine the exact location or time of photo taken 20 years ago. In such cases, the map view of the photos is an approximate one.

Some photos have as a location reference a whole area, which is represented in red on the map. All photos of the Berlin Wall that couldn't be exactly pinpointed have as a Geo-reference the location of the Berlin Wall memorial site on Bernauer Strasse.

Your notes and references in the comments help us to remedy these inaccuracies.

What do the brackets in the information section mean?
All editorial notes and addenda are denoted by brackets.

What does "Text in Image" mean?
Beneath the heading "Text in Image", you'll find all legible text from the photos transcribed. This makes it possible for you to search for content that appears on posters, banners, graffiti, and election and ad slogans in the free text field. Editorial notes and addenda are designated by brackets.

What do the tag definitions "depicts" and "context" mean?
"Depicts" tags appear as content in the photos. In addition, contextually relevant tags have been attributed to photos according to information and memories related by their photographers. To some extent, contextual tags were derived from other photos in the same series.

Why do unknown persons/organizations/locations/events have tags?
This kind of tagging enables a targeted search for unknown image content. Please supplement any missing information in a comment - that way, you can help us to better define image content.

How can I search tags for videos?
Videos were tagged in two ways: There are tags for the video as a whole, and for individual clips. The breakdown of the videos into clips makes a search for specific content easier. It is possible, however, that the content you searched doesn't appear until the end of the clip.

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Technical Problems

Why can't I watch the videos on my computer?
Most likely, you need the correct Flash software (Flash Plug-in Version 9.0.124 or higher). You can download the software at Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer).

Why are some Website functions not available on my computer?
Some functions require that JavaScript be activated in your Browser. However, in some places (e.g. government agencies), JavaScript is automatically deactivated for security reasons.

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