In depth Basic preservation steps 1. Decide what content is most relevant to your project and which files you want keep. Try to download the largest file size possible and save the files in their original format. 2. Use a consistent way of organising your photos and videos. For example, name a folder according to the year, month and day: 2016-03-16. Within the folder, name the files so that they are listed in chronological order: 00001.AVI, 00002.AVI, etc. 3. Use a separate text file to document the metadata. If the footage is violent or graphic, make a clear note of this to caution viewers. The text document should be stored alongside the video or image file. If you’re collecting a large amount of content, consider creating a catalogue. 4. Store in a secure location such as the home of a trusted ally or in a safe at the office of an established NGO, and back-up on two separate drives, or devices which are kept in different locations. Consider using cloud storage which explicitly focuses on secure data storage, such as SpiderOak or TeamDrive. 5. Check your files and drives periodically. For detailed guides on these steps, visit archiveguide.witness.org 49