Posted by bmcswain on 12/26/80 11:32

I am working with a client that wants to capture to a digital format
his collection of Beta Videos and LaserDiscs.

Video standards are changing. Today almost everything is in standard
TV (4:3) By 2010 HDTV will be everywhere, but currently there is a
confusing array of standards. Also, if I am understanding what I read,
there is no clear leader for a DVD standard for HDTV or data..

I am recommending that we capture his videos to AVI format store them
on a harddrive (actually 2hds with the second as a duplicate/backup.)
In several years (2009-2011) he can decide what format to convert the
AVI to.

Is this reasonable?

Is there a better format that will give quality and flexability for the
future?

Bob

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