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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
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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...
The History Of Stop Motion
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Stop motion is a popular form of filmmaking. But what exactly is stop motion? It is a form of animation, primarily using puppets or figures made from clay, where objects are manipulated in tiny increments between individually photographed frames to make it appear that they are moving by themselves when the frames are played back.
- Tags: Film Making, VHS History
The DVD vs The VHS
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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...
- Tags: DVD History, DVD's, VHS, Videos