What Tape do I Have?
Long before we had 24/7 access to camera phones and video streaming services, pre-Blu-ray and even DVD, people used videotapes to not only watch films but record their own home...
Resolution Crash Course
Even though both terms refer to resolution and image clarity, they’re not quite the same thing, yet they seem to be tossed around interchangeably. So let’s shed some clarity to this issue.
Become a Tourist in Your Hometown
Touring your hometown is a superb way to revive your appreciation for the place you call home.
MiniDV Tape Features
The MiniDV was a huge upgrade to the extra-large VHS tapes and camcorders that people were used to lugging around by the 1990s.
Is It Better to Scan Old Photos or Take Pictures of Them?
The two most common ways people will do this is by taking a picture of the photos on their smartphone or by scanning the photos at home or using a...
When did DVDs Beat out the VHS?
For the kiddos around here, you might not know what a VHS tape is. If you stumbled across one of these strange, black boxes at some point in your life,...
Does Scanning Damage my Old Photos?
Are you on the fence when it comes to digitizing your old photos? Worried that scanning and the whole conversion shabang may damage your precious memory cargo? If this sounds...
DIY: Homemade Gifts for Mother's Day
There is nothing a mother appreciates more than a well thought out, personalized gift from her kids. Now, with the help of our trusty friend Google, it’s easier than ever...
Fun Facts about Film Reels
Film reels were the main medium for video recording for about a hundred years before digital took over. Where most movies are just downloaded these days, huge canisters of film...
What is an MP4 Video File?
Let’s break it down to the nuts and bolts to get to the bottom of the MP4 format and why it’s the perfect format for saving your newly digitized videos.
What is Genetic Memory?
Everyone knows what memory is. It’s the ability to store information in your head and leave it to rattle around somewhere in your noggin until you need to recall it....
Video Tape Decay
Unfortunately, as technology advances, the more evolved gadgets leave behind their predecessors for good reason — The old stuff just isn’t as good as the new stuff. This holds true...
What Binge Watching does to your Brain
With 24/7 access to hundreds of shows (new and old), it’s only natural that on average Americans spend 2.7 hours in front of the TV every day, totaling 20 hours...