Khodorkovsky Trial & Yukos Affair — Archival Footage Collection | TVDATA
Secure the only complete courtroom of Khodorkovsky trial footage and street‑protest footage from Russia’s most notorious corporate trial. TVDATA holds worldwide rights and delivers masters that cut smoothly into any HD or 4K timeline.
Why Editors Grab This Set
- Cage shots and live verdict reactions keep viewers glued.
- Street protests give raw atmosphere outside Matrosskaya Tishina prison.
- 10‑bit transfers protect every shadow and highlight.
- AI‑upscaled HD files slot straight into modern broadcast pipelines.
- Clean Russian nat‑sound lets your team build authentic layers.
Clip Inventory
Clip ID | Highlights | Year | Runtime |
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YK1 / UK2 / UK3 / UK5 | Defendant in cage, lawyer sound‑ups, verdict | 2003‑2005 | 45 min |
UK4 | Silent protest, placards, police cordon | 2004 | 7 min |
UK6 | NTV “One Year After” special, final pre‑arrest interview | 2004 | 9 min |
UK7‑10 | Yukos share auction, analyst stand‑ups | 2006 | 18 min |
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The original tapes
Recorded in 720×576 resolution (standard for Betacam SP/Betacam broadcast formats)

Master Specs
- Source: Betacam SP, 10‑bit uncompressed transfer
- SD Master: 720 × 576 ProRes 422 HQ
- HD Remaster: 1440 × 1152 AI‑upscale ProRes 422 HQ
- Audio: Clean Russian production tracks; synced English SRT optional
License Rates (1 min minimum)
- SD Master: USD XXX per min
- HD Remaster: SD rate + 20 %
- Exclusivity: Custom terms—call for details
Water‑marked screeners available on our youtube channel.
Fast Order Steps
- Email [email protected] with clip IDs and timecodes.
- Receive your screener, approve your pull list.
- Sign the deal memo; access the clean master the same day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you supply English subtitles?
Yes. We deliver synced SRT or burned‑in captions on demand.
How long does licensing take?
We close most deals within 24 hours after paperwork.
Can I request a different codec?
We transcode to ProRes 4444, DNxHD, or H.264 on request.
Media Assets
Still image suggestion: Khodorkovsky behind bars during verdict.
Alt‑text: “Khodorkovsky in defendant cage, Moscow court, 2004.”
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