[MacDV] Best way of saving large quantity of interviews

[Sam]

I also think the best "least cost" way to store (archive) a large 
number of videos in editable (source) form is still on good quality 
mini dv tape.  I've used Panasonic AY-DVM63MQ for years with good 
results.  I also use iDive software to automatically catalog the 
tapes. It samples the video and you add labels or descriptions that 
you can search for later, like a particular student. Each tape can 
have a smaller ID number written on it if you want.

Sam


>Thank you for your responce.  I did not give you enough information 
>because each person gave me a different purpose.  You were correct 
>that the interviews are for saving for two purposes.  One purpose is 
>for the teacher to see how well a child has improved from year to 
>year.  Another purpose is for research to see how the grade is 
>progressing and the level the students.   The files are suppose to 
>be for each child and also for the class.   The files have to be 
>transferred from the tapes.   I am looking for the best and easiest 
>and fastest way to transfer them off the tape.   Also the interviews 
>will be used in workshops so that is why they need to be on dvds. 
>Also the program was part of a grant.  The grant requires we keep 
>records of each interview.  By the way we have been using the idea 
>of white board with the child's name.
>Susan
>