The Most Common Video File Format
With so many different video file formats out there, how do you decide which one to choose? Each format comes with pros and cons. Unfortunately, there isn’t one single video...
Why do VCRs Sometimes Eat Your Tapes?
For anyone who lived during the pinnacle of VHS popularity, you know all too well the perils of a machine that consists of so many moving parts. Maybe you were...
Reel to Reel vs Audio Cassette - Which is Better?
If you’re an audiophile, then you’ve got an ear for sound quality. You prefer to live life in sonic surround sound with the perfect balance of middle, bass and treble....
What does DPI Mean?
Quick, go and grab an old 4x6 photo of your childhood. Look really closely and tell me what you see. But seriously, what do you see? If you look really,...
How Modern Blockbusters are Made
Blockbuster(noun): a thing of great power or size, in particular a movie, book, or other product that is a great commercial success. Now that you know the definition, what are...
Games to Keep Your Memory Fresh
Memory is probably one of the most important things humans possess. If you’ve read any of my other blogs, you’ll know that I’ve connected the value of our brains to...
Tech Upgrades Since 2000
Technology has been on a major uptick over the last century, but that graph’s increasing line is stiff in comparison to the curved line of upgrades in just the last...
Do Photos Help Relatives With Dementia?
For loved ones experiencing dementia, the power of photos cannot be underestimated when it comes to sparking a memory! There’s nothing like a photograph of themselves as a child, a...
Your Memories and Cold Weather
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but not for your analog media! Analog media is very susceptible to damage when exposed to any change in weather, and when...
What is the Best Scanner for 35mm Negatives?
If you have 35mm negatives but no old school projector, you probably don’t have an easy way to view those tiny images aside from holding them up to a light...
Can I Help My Cassette Tapes Last Longer?
It’s all about preservation when it comes to analog media, folks. We know that nothing lasts forever, but so many people have collections of photographs, tapes, and films just wasting...
Safely Store Your Treasure Trove of Photos
Now that you’ve received the digital copies of your precious family photos from Legacybox, you may be wondering what to do with all the original print photographs. There aren’t enough...
Scanning Old Photos vs. Negatives - Which is Better?
If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you’re probably well aware that digitizing analog media is the best way to protect your recorded memories from loss, damage, and...