A film production company, \"Starlight Studios,\" has a vast archive of high-resolution digital film masters. These masters are stored in a proprietary codec developed in the early 2000s. The software and hardware required to decode this codec are becoming increasingly rare and unreliable. The head archivist, Anya Sharma, is tasked with developing a preservation strategy to ensure these film masters remain accessible for future generations of filmmakers and researchers. Anya is particularly concerned about maintaining the visual quality and artistic intent captured in the original masters. Considering the principles of OAIS Preservation Planning, which of the following actions would be the MOST appropriate initial step to address the imminent risk of technological obsolescence affecting Starlight Studios\' digital film masters, ensuring both accessibility and preservation of artistic integrity? The preservation strategy should balance the need for long-term access with the desire to maintain the original quality and characteristics of the film masters.