Trying to choose the most "future friendly" video export codec for my produ

hi,
I am prepping to deliver the video of a concert film I did to a museum where it will be added to a time capsule. I dont think its the type that has a definite date for re-opening, but it could be 10 yrs.
The original footage was shot 10 yrs ago on dv camcorders, so its not HD. Uncompressed, the show is about 15gig.
Keeping it uncompressed keeps it in the highest resolution possible, and I am thinking the safest (most future friendly) way to deliver it is uncompressed, on a solid state hard drive, no motorized parts etc.
So what is the highest res (size is not an issue) format choice for me to choose in exporting the show?
I'm using FCP 7.0.3
Thanks for all advice.
Duane

While you are contemplating this, think back 10 years. What were the common storage media(s), playback devices, connection types and so on. How many of these are still available?
My guess is Firewire will be obsolete, USB may still be around. A solid state storage device (USB stick?) may have a better chance, BUT they are not designed as archival media - that is - they are not designed for anything beyond moving material between machines and short term storage.
Beyond what is common, there is also the issue of mechanical reliability. Anything with moving parts is a potential problem - as you seem to understand.
You might do well to consult with a digital archivist. The Getty Museum in LA has published a number of monographs on this subject. Also, I believe MIT has a digital archiving program. You may find something useful there.
Good luck. Please report back.
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