Analog tapes are physically degrading every year. Projects like HCB2 aim to:
The data is packed using the 7-Zip format to keep the file sizes manageable. HCB2-vhs-31.7z.001
capturing or the best codecs for archival storage! Analog tapes are physically degrading every year
Because raw VHS captures can reach 50GB to 100GB per tape, the archives are split into smaller "parts" (001, 002, 003, etc.) to make them easier to upload and download. Why Preservation Matters you typically need:
Archiving is a community sport. Whether you're a downloader helping to "seed" these files to keep them alive or a capturer with a high-end VCR setup, every bit of data helps.
If you’ve downloaded Part 31, you aren't done yet! To access the video, you typically need: