Abstract: A recording device is disclosed. The recording device generates an electron beam which selectively exposes portions of an electron-sensitive and/or UV light-sensitive film to thereby record digital data on the film. A retrieval device is also disclosed. The retrieval device selectively directs a generated electron beam towards a predefined point on a target. The target is simultaneously exposed to a light pattern formed by shining UV light through exposed portions of an electron-sensitive and/or UV light-sensitive film to thereby develop an output signal representative of digital data stored on the film at a location corresponding to the predefined point on the target.