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<p>Digital Audio Tape (DAT) was introduced in 1987 by Sony. It looks similar to audio cassettes but it is smaller in size.</p>
<p>DAT which uses magnetic tape cassettes was intended as a replacement for the analog audio cassettes. Although not successful as a consumer format, it found limited success when it came to audio reproduction and […]
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”>mini-CD </h2>
<p>A mini-CD performs the same function as a CD, albeit on a &#8216;smaller scale&#8217;. As its name suggests, it&#8217;s a miniature version of a CD.</p>
<p>It is <strong>80mm</strong> in diameter (3 1/8-inch )(<strong>3.125 inches</strong>) as opposed to a regular CD which measures 120 mm in diameter.</p>
<h3 class=”wp-block-heading”>mini- Audio CD</h3>
<p>A mini-audio CD is also known […]
<p>Have you come across a VOB file and wondered what it is? Chances are you&#8217;ve been using a VOB file without knowing it.</p>
<p><strong>VOB </strong>stands for <strong>Video OBjects</strong>.</p>
<p>It is a video container format associated with DVD. If you come across a VOB file or have received or downloaded one, chances are it has been extracted from […]
<p>Have you invested or are planning to buy a Chromecast in lieu of a Smart TV to watch exciting shows from the many streaming services available only through the Internet.</p>
<p>Do you want to stream shows through your laptop to your HDTV via Chromecast in Windows?</p>
<p>If so you would need a Windows-based video player that supports […]
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-what-is-mpeg-ps”>What is MPEG-PS?</h2>
<p>MPEG-PS stands for <strong>Moving Picture Expert Group Program Stream</strong>. It is usually referred to as Program Stream or PS.</p>
<p>It is a container format.</p>
<p>It multiplexes (muxes) digital audio, video, and other digital data. In other words, it combines multiple digital signals into a single signal. </p>
<p>The MPEG-PS standard is specified under <a […]
<p>Have you connected your laptop to your TVthrough HDMI and ended up with no picture or no sound on your TV. You may have wanted to watch a streaming movie from your laptop on your non-smart HDTV. Or it could be that you wanted to make a presentation from your laptop screen to your large […]
<p><strong><em>Reminder: RatDVD is a dated file format. It may not work with your current computer setup. This post is published for reference and educational purposes.</em></strong> </p>
<p>Even if you&#8217;re well-versed with DVD, <a href=”https://www.freevideoworkshop.com/high-definition-dvd-hd-dvd/amp/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>HD DVD</a> or Blu-ray, you may not have heard of RatDVD.</p>
<p>Well, RatDVD is not an optical disc sold like your […]
<p>Most of us just upload whatever video we create to YouTube without worrying about the video or audio settings.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s understandable as YouTube makes it simple to upload whatever video you shoot from your smartphone or camera.</p>
<p>Even if you&#8217;ve shot a video with your camera&#8217;s default settings, you would find that it can be uploaded to […]
<p>SDI stands for Serial Digital Interface. It&#8217;s used to transmit and receive digital audio and video. Beyond video and audio, SDI also transmits timecode and metadata.</p>
<p>Video is transmitted through a premium-grade <a href=”https://www.freevideoworkshop.com/types-of-coaxial-cables/amp/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>coaxial cable</a> and BNC connectors with Teflon insulation. </p>
<p>For optical fiber cables, ST, SC, and FC connectors may also be […]
<p>WMA stands for <strong><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”>Windows Media Audio</span></strong>. Microsoft first released it in 1999 and it comes with the<strong><span style=”text-decoration: underline;”> .wma</span></strong> extension.</p>
<p>WMA was created to compete with the popular MP3 and Real Audio formats, However, it did not hold its own against MP3. </p>
<p>Though it has its advantages (see below), it didn&#8217;t emerge as […]