Which of the following is NOT a category of information useful for documenting film and videotape?

• A. Subject info
• B. Camera model number
• C. Film ID
• D. Surveillance info (date, time)

Answer: (B)

Documenting film and videotape focuses on information that identifies the content, links to the media, and anchors it in time. You want to capture who or what is depicted, a unique identifier for the media (the film ID), and the date and time of recording (surveillance info). These elements support authenticity, organization, and chronology in investigations. The camera model number, while a technical detail about the equipment used, doesn’t affect who or what was recorded or when it was recorded, and thus isn’t a core category for documenting the footage itself. It might be useful for maintenance or inventory, but it isn’t essential for understanding or verifying the footage’s content and context.