The first DVD movie changed the game for home entertainment. With superior quality, interactive features, greater storage capacity, and a sleeker design, the DVD stood out as infinitely superior to its video storage predecessors. With its official launch in Japan …
There are so many different video cassette tape formats out there that it’s hard to keep track of them all. You might even assume everything sitting in your attic is VHS tapes — but that may be far from the …
Despite the rise of digital photography in the 21st century, classic-style film cameras are still highly popular with photo fanatics, from amateur photographers to famous filmmakers. It’s rare for technology to struggle to match the quality of older analog methods …
What was the first ever film made? Well, that’s a loaded question — and one that has sparked debate among film historians and enthusiasts for decades. It all hinges on how you define the term “film.” Does an experiment with …
It’s easy to view digital photography as the successor to film photography, but if you think about it for a second, you’ll realize film photography isn’t even close to obsolete. Photographers love it, filmmakers love it, and hobbyists love it, …
If you’re looking to print or digitize photos, then having a basic understanding of standard photo sizes is important. Ensuring images are in the correct format and dimensions will prevent any pixelation, stretching, or cropping. Trying to print a standard …
Betamax tapes are arguably more famous for their failures than their successes. Despite this, they were popular in the 1970s and many families still have Sony Betamax collections sitting in their attics. But what exactly is Betamax? And is it …
The advent of cassette tapes marked a significant milestone in the evolution of audio recording and playback technology. These compact and portable devices revolutionized the way people consumed music, offering convenience and versatility unmatched by previous formats. In this blog, …
In the realm of media storage and playback, VHS tapes have left a huge mark on the landscape of entertainment. Almost as soon as they were introduced, VHS tapes revolutionized the way we consumed movies, TV shows, and other forms …
In a world dominated by digital formats and streaming services, it can be easy to forget how video used to be watched. But for those of us who still have VHS collections, forgetting isn’t the problem. VHS tapes are, to …
