Do you know what the cloud is? More than just fluffy and white, the cloud is the present and the future of technology. But what does that mean? Did you know that any time you access data that isn’t stored in a computer or server you or your company owns you are engaging the cloud? Want to understand how it works? Let’s break this down to make it clearer. Vendors, like Amazon Web Services (AWS), have locations with servers and databases, called data centers, which are available to customers on a monthly, service-based subscription. These data centers have high security precautions like ballistic-proof exteriors, fingerprint scanners and ID checks for entry and exit of facilities, locked cabinets and cages, and redundant off-site monitoring of security systems to ensure that data is protected. The data centers exist to be offered as a service for customers that do not want to incur the cost and/or hassle of maintaining their own data centers. This makes it easier for you, me, your company or really anyone to access cloud services. (Fleischauer, 2012) Here at FMF Digital Media, we utilize the cloud through our service provider, FilmFriend. Offering a real, free 30 day trial, no credit card info necessary, no auto bill, no auto ships, but a real FREE trial. Yeah, we are a bit old school by saying what we mean instead of attempting to "trick" you, but you will find that is our forte...what is best for YOU, the customer. ...read more

A DVD will hold up to 120 minutes of footage at high quality so if you have a tape with 6 to 8 hours of footage you̢۪re looking at 3 to 4 DVDs recorded at high quality standards which is all FMF Digital Media will offer you; high quality. ...read more

They say a DVD will last 100 years but of course there is no way to prove that as the technology hasn̢۪t been around 100 years to prove that claim. But one thing you can be sure of; it will last a lot longer and at the same quality as today than analog magnetic tapes. And of course this also depends on the treatment and storage of the DVDs. FMF does provide a virtual safety net service in FilmFriend cloud storage services, please see our site for further details. ...read more