Written by Erica Scoppettuolo 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 …
Written by Amy Hammond 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 …
Written by Erica Scoppettuolo 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, …
Written by Amy Hammond 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 …
Written by Matt Patten 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 …
Written by Amy Hammond If you’ve spent any time exploring the world of medium format photography, you’ve probably come across the term 220 film, and maybe seen rolls labeled as 220 format film or even 220 slide film. But what …
Written by Amy Hammond If you’re curious about 120 film, also known as medium format film or 120 mm film, you’re in the right place. It’s over 100 years old and still a favorite among film photographers for its rich …
Written by Erica Scoppettuolo Whether you’re digging through old boxes of home movies or handling professional archival footage, video tape types come in all shapes and sizes—literally! Back in the day, chunky cassettes were the gold standard, but as time …
Written by Matt Patten The analog vs digital audio debate spans film, art, and music, with creators and listeners wondering which is better. After all, if digital audio was superior, would it not have replaced its predecessor, analog? Although many …
Written by Matt Patten While most people open Spotify or YouTube to listen to music, there’s still a market for physical products — and we’re not just talking about CDs. Over the past two years, artists like Taylor Swift, Dua …
