Old family photos may be some of the most valuable possessions you have. They are the first thing many people grab when their house is threatened by water or fire. Old photos are one thing that cannot be replaced. Natural disasters are not the only threat to old...
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How to Convert Films Reels to Digital
In the era before consumer video formats like VHS, film on reels was the only medium for making home movies. If you're fortunate enough to have a collection of these vintage films, you may have footage of yourself and your family as young children, and of loved ones...

Easy Camera Tricks to Enhance Your Photography Skills
Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, there are always ways to improve your photography (and video) skills. By experimenting with some easy camera tricks, you can take your photography to the next level and create stunning images that capture...

The Last Blockbuster
During the 1990s, Blockbuster was a dominant movie distributor, particularly for VHS tapes. I have a fond memory of visiting my mother in central Pennsylvania, and one evening we decided to visit a Blockbuster store. As I perused the shelves, I stumbled upon two films...
4 Good Reasons To Transfer Your Videotapes
If you have a collection of old videotapes gathering dust in a closet or basement, transferring them to disk or a digital format may be a wise decision. Here are four good reasons why: 1. One of the best reasons to transfer your videotapes is to preserve precious...
Handbrake Converts Video
Handbrake is a free and open-source video transcoder program that will convert video files from one format to another. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. Handbrake was first released in 2003 as a DVD ripping tool. It was originally developed by Eric Petit and...
Plex Pass: The Ultimate Media Streaming Application
If you're a cord-cutter like me (with a few premium services and an antenna), you'll love Plex Pass. With a free Plex Pass subscription, you can easily record free digital broadcast channels and enjoy your favorite high-definition TV shows, movies, news, sports, and...
Build Your Business on the Cloud without Coding
Amazon Web Services is just one on-demand cloud computing platform and Application Programming Interface (API) anyone can use. I use Amazon Web Services (AWS) to send you the VideoUniversity newsletter. The mailing is fast, reliable and very inexpensive. I have to...
A Chatbot With A Difference
You've probably heard about ChatGPT by now. It is all over the interweb and social media. I am bombarded with YouTube videos showing me how much money I can make using ChatGPT to start a variety of businesses. Beware! At least two such videos appeared to have the same...
Raising Prices
Time to raise your prices? One of the first considerations is to check the costs of running your business. Here are a few - outsourcing costs, electricity, internet, technology, accountant. For a longer list of costs see Video Business Tax Deductions. What is your...
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