A video data reproducing apparatus and method therefor having a file controller section for controlling video data recorded on a first recording medium at random positions, and further, having a second recording medium for recording the video data in a serial manner. The apparatus includes a decision...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US5452097?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5452097 - Video data reproducing apparatus for reproducing video data and method therefor