Opinions on backup methods please!
Hello!
I have transferred some old VHS home movies into iMovie and then made a very nice DVD of them.
I'm now wondering about backup. Originally I was going to archive my iDVD project until I realised how much space it would take up. So now I'm thinking about creating a disc image. It's been suggested on the iMovie board to also backup onto DV tape so there will be an uncompressed version of the original.
Basically, I'm wondering what everyone here does. Being a bit of a newbie to iMovie/iDVD I'd appreciate any opinions.
Rachel
Please back up your edited Imovie to minidv tape or keep all original minidv tape/s (or both).
Saving a disc image to the computer / ext. FW HD is also possible but it will require massive amounts of HD space. Most HD's last on the average 3-5 years. Keep this in mind.
When I first started making DVD's I'd sometimes use medias with very low levels of organic dyes. They would often play well for about the first few months. But in as little as 5-6 months down the road, they were barely readable by the computer or my DVD Player. Recommendation: DO NOT USE CHEAP INEXPENSIVE MEDIAS TO STORE YOUR MOST PRECIOUS MEMORIES.
Invest in the highest quality medias only ie, Verbatim / Maxell DVD-R.
(Btw, The same advice applies to Hard Drives and Burners. Use only the top rated hard drives and burners in your mac).
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