I was surprised when a client gave me what looked like a small audio cassette to transfer. It was about half the size of a MiniDV tape. I had to Google it and discovered that it was, in fact, a video cassette. MicroMV was a proprietary videotape format Sony introduced...
When you are talking to a prospect about producing a video, some smart questions will help you make the sale and create the video that will truly help your client. One of the first questions to ask is "Should we include any other decision-makers in our conversation?"...
When you originally signed up for internet access, you probably got email service and an email address like [email protected]. That’s fine, but you can do much better. Here’s how to move to a good email service. But before you choose a new email provider, you need a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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