Posted by Richard Crowley on 10/14/05 05:09

"funnypolack" wrote ...
>I always thought the best way to store video tapes was to keep them
> rewound in their cases- store upright at room temperature.
> maybe slightly cooler than room temperature.
> Im working with a music producer who told me he wants me to edit some
> dv footage he shot of a big musician.
> He said "Ive got about 2 years of tape in my fridge"
> At first I thought he was joking- or being metaphorical or something
> but no
> he REALLY keeps his tapes in a refrigerator
> hes very wrong on this right?

Does he live near the Sahara Desert? Otherwise, keeping tape
in a fridge seems silly at best, and not necessarily good for
the tape.

> cold air hurts dv tape- right?

Well, certainly moving it between room temp and cold
climate is a good way to create condensation inside the
cassette. That is why many (most?) camcorders have
sensors that prevent them from operating when there is
any chance of condensation.

If I had to keep tapes in a cold climate, I would at least
put them inside a zip-lock bag to keep the humidity
constant.

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