What is the best way to backup iMovie HD files on a Mac?

I would like to know the best way to backup and store high-definition movie files. Should I first import them all into iMovie, then somehow copy the files onto an external hard drive? Or should I activate Time Machine with an external hard drive and let that do the work?

I 'd use Time Machine but maybe an even better solution would be to use SuperDuper.

It costs $28 but is a very worthwhile investment for your mac hard disc security.

regards, Zyfert

The problem with using Time Machine is that if you move or rename the original file it will create another copy on the backup drive and waste a lot of space. But if you don't move or rename them that won't happen.

Also, if you delete the file from the computer the Time Machine copy will eventually get dropped as the drive fills.

You can just copy them using Finder.

Depending on how big they are you could maybe fit them on DL DVD disks which hold over 7GB. But they have a limited survival life. I'd just copy them with Finder to an external drive.

Try backup them to an off-site server, like Mozy.

You can test for free using this code:

https://mozy.com/?code=94HW8M

i think you should use time machine