So, this is not a good choice unless your study and work in an environment where such equipment is readily available. Keep in mind, sending your EP to across the country in search for a job means that wide-spread availability might be a more important factor. The processes or recording is not as convenient as using a zip disk so a working DP might be better on a hard disk or zip disk. Exclusive Purpose A video tape is usually used exclusively to record long-term video. For example, with sample or representative video material digitized and recorded on CD, a complete EP can be distributed cheaply and easily to virtually anyone.
Most material can be word processed or scanned from other kinds of documents.
Or take the paper photos and scan them into a computer to be saved on disk. Other material beyond the EA that support program standards might not be prescribed by other portfolio outlines. A manual for teachers.