Of all the methods used for storing images, sound, and moving pictures- video tapes are probably the worst for longevity. I’ve seen 70 year old 8mm movie film have more image clarity than a video tape that’s just 10 years old. Environmental factors are much more strenuous on video tape than on other common image capturing methods. Video tape was the last true analog method for capturing images and movies before the digital age of DVD camcorders, digital cameras, HD cameras, a