The Rise And Fall Of Disc Film
Over the years, photography has seen a lot of formats come and go. Some have stuck around, while some were just passing fads… and disc film can firmly be placed in the latter. In the early 1980s, Kodak tried to …
FILM PHOTOGRAPHY COMEBACK: WHY IT’S MAKING A RESURGENCE
When digital cameras (and later, smartphones) became household items, most of us assumed film photography would be relegated to the history books, where they would rest along with its cousin, the VHS tape. But fast forward to 2025, and film …
HOW TO VIEW OLD FILM REELS
If you have old film reels tucked away in your attic, garage, or inside a shoebox in the back of your closet, you’re probably sitting on a goldmine of family memories. Weddings, first steps, birthday parties… maybe even moments you …
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO GLASS NEGATIVES
Glass negatives were the standard for photographers in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They create incredibly detailed images, but they’re also delicate and require careful handling. From understanding what they are and how they work, to knowing how to …
CAN FADED PHOTOS BE RESTORED?
For many of us, our photo collections are our most treasured memories — the things we’d grab first in a fire. But over time, even our most treasured photos can lose their color and clarity. Fading is a common issue, …
VHS TRACKING GUIDE
If you’ve ever placed an old VHS tape into a VCR and seen those wobbly horizontal lines or flickering images come up on screen, then you’ve experienced VHS tracking problems firsthand — and know how frustrating it is. In this …
Can Photos Be Damaged By Heat?
It’s the middle of summer, temperatures are soaring, and your attic and garage feel like ovens. You’re focused on keeping yourself cool, but here’s a question you might not have considered: Will heat damage photos? The short answer is yes. …
SILENT FILMS: FACTS & FAQS
Silent films were the foundation of modern cinema, and are so much more than just “movies without sound.” These movies used powerful and creative storytelling techniques to captivate audiences. Here, we explore what silent films are, how they began, why …
TYPES OF SLIDES EXPLAINED: FROM STANDARD TO LARGE TO STEREO AND EVERYTHING BETWEEN
If you have a box of old 35mm mounted slides in your attic or on your bookshelf, you’re not alone. These little frames of film were once the go-to way to share photos, from family snaps to professional shoots. While …
A LOOK BACK AT THE FIRST SOUND RECORDING
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the phonograph, is often thought to have produced the first sound recording. But in reality, nearly 20 years earlier, it was a different invention from a Frenchman that laid the foundation for sound recording as …