STUDIOS DISCOVER THE NIGHTMARISH SIDE OF DIGITAL CINEMA: COSTLY ARCHIVAL METHODS
...archival preservation of the movies. In the past, traditional prints of 35mm films have been stored in salt mines to prevent deterioration. The cost is generally under $500 per year per print. However, according to a revealing article by The New York Times, the cost of preserving the digital elements of a new movie can reach over $200,000 per...
