UNDERSTANDING VIDEO FORMATS: VHS TAPES
Written by Erica Scoppettuolo VHS tapes became a true household staple in the 80s and 90s. It has been a while, however, since any of us really used a VCR or played a VHS tape, so it’s no surprise if …
UNDERSTANDING VIDEO FORMATS: BETACAM
Written by Erica Scoppettuolo With so many video formats developed and released in the last quarter of the 20th century — and the same companies producing multiple products with similar names — it’s easy to confuse one format for another. …
UNDERSTANDING VIDEO FORMATS: U-MATIC TAPES
Written by Erica Scoppettuolo As video formats go, U-matic tapes are one of the oldest and most niche. These tapes came before even Betamax and were used by professionals working in television far more than by consumers. Just because they’re …
UNDERSTANDING PHOTO FORMATS: STEREO SLIDES
Written by Amy Hammond As film and photography buffs, we love introducing people to lesser-known photo formats. One of the most interesting ones is stereo slides. They’re not something you find in every household, but you can bet that anyone …
UNDERSTANDING VIDEO FORMATS: VHS-C TAPES
Written by Erica Scoppettuolo Everyone knows what a VHS tape is but during the heyday of analog recording, there were all sorts of competing products on the market. One competitor was a smaller, more compact version of the VHS tape …
The Science Behind Photo Restoration and Enhancement
Written by Amy Hammond Photo restoration is about bringing old memories back to life and making sure they’re protected for years to come — whether in the form of a faded family portrait or a sentimental snapshot that’s been scratched …
Understanding Video Formats: MiniDVs
Written by Erica Scoppettuolo In the 1990s, mini DV tapes were a cutting-edge technology in video recording. These days, they’ve been replaced by more convenient digital storage methods but many people still have precious footage preserved on mini DV tapes. …
How to Choose a Photo Digitizing Service
Written by Eric Niloff Did you know that 80% of family photo and video collections experience loss, damage, or serious wear and tear over time? Your family photos are the key to some of your most precious moments, holding decades …
Understanding Video Formats: Standard 8mm Film
Written by Erica Scoppettuolo Though it’s no longer the most convenient form of video recording, 8mm film still holds a certain nostalgic charm. Whether you’re a film enthusiast or simply looking to preserve family memories, here’s everything you need to …
What Are Film Negatives? A Comprehensive Guide
Written by Amy Hammond While digital photography might be more mainstream today, film negatives revolutionized photography when they were first invented in 1889 and are still prominently used by photographers today. Below, we explain what film negatives are and what …