Blog — VHS

As digital media continues to play a larger role in our lives, consumers are buying less physical media like DVDs and VHS tapes. But after more than two decades of advancements, those products still hold a special place in the hearts of many — especially collectors and older buyers who find value in collections of their favourite movies; and some younger buyers who still enjoy watching the occasional DVD or VHS tape for nostalgic reasons. Millions of people around the world love the nostalgic appeal of old VHS tapes and DVDs. From movies to home videos, we want to look...

The oldest film ever discovered dates back to 1888 and is a silent short titled "Roundhay Garden Scene." It was named after the garden in which it was shot (the Fenton Gallery and Museum of Art) and features a brief, 10-second clip of an unidentified man walking across a grassy field.

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The digital versatile disc, better known as the DVD, surfaced in the late 90s and early 200s. They were newer, smaller and more compact, so how could they not steal the spotlight?  For a colossal twenty years, VHS enjoyed a satisfying place as the number one choice for everybody's entertainment system. From recording home movies and family footage to being fully loaded with all the latest Hollywood movie releases. However, it is not surprising that such a popular and beloved format became antiquated at the hands of DVDs.  When did the DVD take over occur?  DVDs were constituted and developed in 1995,...