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Video Codecs and Encoding: What You Should Know
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Different devices require different codecs in order to stream content. Video encoding is the process of compressing a video file so that it can be delivered across the internet. This compression is done through a codec, which is a two-part tool that allows distributors to condense a video file.
- Tags: Encoding, Video Codec
What Is The Best Video Format To Use?
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It's easy to save your old VHS tapes using conversion software, but what's the best video format to use? So you've converted your VHS to DVD using a converter and you’re ready to digitise your home movie collection to preserve all those precious memories. One way to store your old home videos is by burning them onto DVDs. However, DVDs are already becoming obsolete and may not be usable in the future. It's important to think about how you'll want to access your home videos in the future and plan accordingly. Are you looking for a way to store your...
- Tags: Digital Format, Mp4, Video
Types Of Videotapes Through The Years
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It's hard to believe that videotapes have been around for over sixty years! It's amazing to think about how much they've impacted the development of amateur filming and TV broadcasting. Today, everyone streams films and TV shows digitally, but it wasn't always that way. For years, large tech companies fought for the most popular videotape with the highest quality video. Videotapes have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1950s. Here is a timeline of the most popular videotapes over the last sixty years, from VHS to digital streaming. 1956: 2-Inch Quadruplex Videotape The beginning of...
The VHS Comeback: How a Format from the 80s is Making a Major resurgence in popularity
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Many people remember the VHS tapes from their childhoods, filled with movies like The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. What they might not know is that the VHS format is making a major resurgence in popularity.
- Tags: VHS, VHS History, Videos
The Rise And Fall Of VHS
Posted by Ian Stewart on
It never scratches, it always starts playing at the point you left off, it doesn't have any frustrating menus or loading screens, and you can get rid of obnoxious ads with a pair of scissors and tape. Best of all, no one's ever hauled it out of the house before! What could this hypothetical device be? A VHS player! The iconic video player that has been a staple of home theatre entertainment for over 30 years–fuelled by footage of yesteryear and waves of nostalgia. A Technological Breakthrough In Its Day The Video Home System (VHS) has been around for a...