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The current mediums onto which images are recorded do not last forever. When videotaping your works keep in mind that 3/4" tapes last longer than VHS, beta and betamax. Betacam, a 1/2" format, lasts longer than 3/4" and 1" is believed to be the most stable. Laser disc and CD-ROM are fairly stable, but not perfect. Digitalization, which is close to a reality, is likely to last longer and will not cause a loss of generation when dubbing. Again, your work would probably be best served by placing your videos in an archive but, if you chose to keep them in your possession, you should be aware of some facts. The area where you store your tapes should have 50 percent relative humidity with a consistent range of heat and humidity; extreme fluctuations can be very damaging. Do not store videos near direct sunlight, sources of heat or magnetic fields (computers, VCRs, TVs and monitors, speakers and large electrical outlets). Storing tapes low to the ground in areas where a vacuum cleaner is used can be disastrous. Store videos upright in their cases to protect them from dust.
Finally, you may wish to compile your video documentation into a retrospective. This will create a product for video venues and promotion, as well as for use in archival facilities. If a video will be made for promotional use, the choreographer and the copyright owner should also get the permission of the dancers and the composer before taping begins. (A sample permission form is included in Beyond Memory.)
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