Fun Facts about VHS Tapes
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to the humble VHS tape. This old school analog format was once the reigning king of home entertainment and amateur...
DIY: Cassette Tape Wallet
Who here is ready for a fun, cool and crafty DIY?! We all have one item that’s been lying around the house collecting dust: Cassette tapes. So, what should we...
The History of Photo Slides
We’ve all seen photo slides in our grandparents’ houses or in school classrooms. It was so fun to sit and watch each photo pop up on a wall as they...
What is the Best Cloud Storage for Pictures?
As the internet has grown and morphed over the past 20 years, so have the services that go along with it. What started out as a screechy, slow, annoyingly undependable...
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 do Cinemas do With Old Film Reels?
Ah, the golden age of cinema brings to mind the handsome smoulder of Robert Redford and the striking beauty of Marilyn Monroe. In those days, movies had a short intermission...
When Did Cassette Tapes Replace 8 Track?
When you think of 8track, visions of the internet radio streaming site might dance through your head, but don’t be fooled into thinking the inspiration behind the “8-track” name came...
How to Store Your Slides
Congratulations! You just had your photo slides digitized! You can now see your slides at any time with the convenience of modern technology. Like many people, you may still not...
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,...
Podcasts to Listen to in 2020
With so much saturation in the music industry and so little time to sit down and pick up a book, people are turning in droves to podcasts for their daily...
Are Film Reels Still Being Used?
There was a point in time – for a long time – where every movie played in cinemas was played on physical film. In fact, it was several reels of...
Fun Facts about Betamax Tapes
Media has changed so much over the past few decades that it’s easy to forget the landscape before Netflix, streaming, and the internet in general. Heck, some kids these days...
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...