When we want the work we do to stand the test of time, a little knowledge about preservation goes a long way. Here are a few reminders to keep in mind as you tackle this important task.
DATA ROT:
Why We Make Home Movies
by New York Times writer David Pogue
"... As you may be aware, we’re about to enter a whole new era of data rot, one of the biggest and most personal of all: consumer videotape is going away. ..."
See the rest of his article and some thought provoking comments here: http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/04/why-we-make-home-videos/
