[Creekbank Films]

Limelite –

IMHO your archiving assumptions are correct …

1) export the file(s) from FCP using “QuickTime Movie”, and “current settings” with the “make movie self-contained” box checked

2) Burn to a DVD (data form) or store on external hard drive.

That is my current archive workflow too, but in addition to this I also archive a copy to DV Tape (which is the same format as source material).

I also export another version from FCP, using “QT Conversion”, a “DV Stream” settings.

Call me paranoid, but my hope is that these 3 versions will cover my *** for the future.

But if not, I’ll always be able to go back to my archive of the original FCP Project file and recreate the project … don’t forget to do FCP Project Archives too!!

I’m interested to hear other’s opinions on “best archiving formats” in our every changing world.

Cheers!

[Creekbank Films]

That’s the ticket! For the life of me I couldn’t figure out what was wrong? You saved the day Tom.

Cheers!