Now, you may be interested to record HDMI footage from a Blu-ray player or a game console.You know that you can use an HDMI capture card to record games or videos.But can you record HDMI without a capture card on your PC?It seems possible.What is Your Laptop HDMI Port For?Most computers, especially laptops come with […]
Smartphone technology has advanced so much on the camera front, posing a challenge to dedicated video cameras.With video quality enhanced almost every time a new model is released, many are considering using smartphones for filmmaking.Whether it is shooting a short film, a documentary, or an educational video, modern smartphones have proven that they can deliver […]
Nothing could be more annoying and frustrating when you’re faced with a VHS tape tracking problem.When you play the tape, the picture starts rolling. Or you see tracking lines on the video or snow on the top or bottom half of the picture.There could only be two reasons for this. Either it’s a tape problem […]
Time was when zoom was largely the concern of a videomaker or serious hobbyist with a camcorder.These days zoom is much-talked-about, especially in these days of smartphone video.Why it’s Important to Know the Different Types of ZoomsSo, it’s important to know the difference between optical zoom, digital zoom and hybrid zoom.This will help you know […]
S-VHS was an improvement on the VHS format.In terms of video quality, S-VHS is over 60% better than VHS.VHS has a resolution of 240 lines, whereas S-VHS has a resolution of 400 lines.It was for this superior video quality that S-VHS became the format of choice for videographers covering events such as weddings.This was of […]
What is a VHS-C Camcorder?A VHS-C camera is a miniature version of a VHS camcorder. Almost everything about the camcorder is the same as a VHS camera.Most importantly, they are of the same type of magnetic recording tape with the same 1.2-inch width.What differs are the tape and the camera sizes. A VHS-C camera uses […]
There are two ways to play back VHS-C tapes. First, you can use a VHS-C camcorder to play back your tapes.Now, that’s a good option if you have a functioning camcorder. If you don’t, then it’s not going to be easy to source one. VHS-C camcorders are no longer in production. So, chances are you […]
Video 2000, also known as V2000, is a Video Compact Cassette (VCC) format introduced by Philips and Grundig to rival VHS and Betamax.It was designed to work with the PAL TV system.As such, it was introduced in Europe, South Africa, and Argentina.The Video 2000 tape format was used from 1979 to 1988.Video 2000 HistoryVideo 2000 […]
Note: These fixes may be used with Blu-ray and CDs as well.A Blu-ray player is a useful device when it comes to playing back your discs. One of its standout benefits is its backward compatibility with DVD.But what if it doesn’t play back your DVD and shows a disc error message?Here are ways to fix […]
MP4 is a popular video format that is supported across many multimedia platforms.You can play it over a smartphone, computer, or tablet. It is also a format that is supported by online streaming services.MP4 files can easily be copied to a pen drive or an external hard drive and played over a computer.But how do […]