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Old 04-30-2011, 09:12 AM   #3
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Default Re: Backing up HD movies to an external hardrive

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Originally Posted by T.G View Post
If it were me, I'd save the original file, because if I were to later discover a transcoding error or other problem in the final output DVD, I can always go back to the original source and remaster. If I've thrown that away, I'm screwed

Also, if you ever need it for legal reasons, having the raw file available will be of some comfort if the authenticity of the original footage has to be proven along with that it has not been edited or tampered with.
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