How Do I Store Video Files Safely Forever?

[PuzZLeR]

Weren't recording studio masters (on tape, for LPs, and for CD sources, if that is still the way it's done) pegged at holding a 35 year longevity ?

I have mentioned climate-controlled archival environments. Also, many studios store their master recordings in excavated salt mines. No joke. Home recording enthusiasts don't have the same resources.

In trying to preserve/restore warped magnetic sound recordings, there is the last-resort of "baking" the tapes (literally); but this is a job best left to the experts.

I will confirm at least the baking part is no joke either - some old 60s video content of Led Zeppelin was restored by indeed baking the tapes.

[jagabo]

Of course even digital content can be corrupted, but, unless I'm misunderstanding something, isn't that a physical problem?

Yes. And so is analog degradation when you're talking about recording and storage.

[jagabo]

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