VIDEO FORMAT TIMELINE
SUPPORTING OUR CLIENTS WITH PROFESSIONAL AND AFFORDABLE VIDEO CONVERSIONS
Video Format - A history of video recording and playback. From 1950's onward. To include video formats. Please contact cheryl@oxfordduplicationcentre.com or call 01865 457000 to talk to a friendly technician.
1950's:
1956: Amplex. The first commercially successful video tape format for broadcast use. 2" quadruplex. The BBC conducted a live demonstration of the VERA video tape recording system it had been developing since 1952. But removes it in favour of the quadruplex.
1960's
1961 - 1970: Amplex 2" helical Scan Video Tape
1964 - early 1970's: Sony EV 1" open reel video tape.
1969 - early 1980's: EIAJ-1/2" open reel video tape.
1970's
Sony launches the first video cassette format U-matic. It reached the UK in 1973. Used for the domestic market but it soon finds a new market in the educational, industrial and broadcast applications in 1971.
1972: Cartrivision - US first video format to offer films for rental
1972 - 1973: Cartrivision
1972 - late 1970's: V-Cord
1972 - 1979: Video Cassette Recording (VCR)
1975: Sony introduces Betamax VCR in Japan and US
1975 - 1977: VX
1975 - 1978: Television Electronic Disc (TeD)
1976: JVC introduces VHS in Japan
1977: First video rental store in US opens in LA
1977 - late 2000's: VHS (Video Home System)
1978: Telefunken omits TeD for VHS
1979: Super Video Recording SVR
1979 - 1988: Video 2000 / Video Compact Cassette
1980's
1980 - 1983: Compact Video Cassette (CVC)
1983: VHS-NTSC Video Tape Cassette)
1981 - 1986: CED / SelectaVision
1982 - late 2000's: Compact VHS (VHS-C)
1983: Sony introduces Betacam camcorder. The first integrated camera and video recorder for professional use. Prior video cameras were connected to a separate recorder unit.
1983 - 1986: Video High Density (VHD)
1983 - 1990's: Video single
The Sony Corp v Universal City Studios (the Betamax case) is settled, with US supreme court determining home video recording is legal in US.
1985: The Jewel of the Nile is last feature film to be released on CEDs/SelectaVision 1986.
1986 - late 1990's: U-matic SP
1987: Sony introduces first commercial digital videotape format D1.
1987 - 1990's: CD-Video
1988: Philips and Grundig end distribution of Video 2000 home video format after losing out to VHS.
1988 -early 1990's: Extended Definition Beta
1990's
1990 - 1991: Video Single Disc
1993: Sony ceases production of Betamax VCRs for US market.
1993 - 1994: CD-i Digital Video
1993 -2000's: Video CD
1995: DVD-Video is launched in Japan.
1997: DVD-Video is launched in US.
1998: DVD-Video is launched in the UK and Europe.
1998 - present: Interactive DVD
1998 - present: DVD-10 / doubled sided DVD
1998 - 1999: DIVX Digital Video Express
1998 - 1999: Sony Ruvi
2000's
2001 - 2006: MicroMV
2001 - 2007: Superbit
2001 - 2016: MPEG IMX
2002: Worldwide production of DVD-Video discs surpasses VHS tapes.
2002: Sony stops producing Betamax video cassette recorders.
2002 - 2004: D-Theater
2003 - 2006: Personal Video Disc PVD
2003 - 2009: Flexplay
2003- 2011: HDV
2003 - present: Professional Disc
2004 - 2007: Nintendo Game Boy Advance Video
2004 - 2011: Universal Media Disc
2006 - 2008: HD DVD
2006 - present: Blu-ray Disc Recordable (BD-R)
2006 - present: Blu-ray Recordable Erasable (BD-RE)
2007: Netflix launches its steaming video service
2008: JVC, the company that invented VHS format ceases production of standalone VHS video cassette recorders.
2008: Toshiba announces it will no longer manufacture or market HD DVD players or disc drives, ending the format war with Blu-Ray.
2009: Pioneer ceases production of its remaining LaserDisc players.
2010;s
2013: Blockbusters goes into administration in the UK.
2014: Sony announces it will discontinue Playstation Portable.
2015: Sony ceases production of Betamax cassettes.
Transfer your Professional NTSC and PAL tape formats - DVCAM, MiniDV, HDV, Betacam (SP, SX and DigiBeta), Sony IMX, HDCAM, DVCPRO (25/50/100) tapes - U-Matic 3/4", and Sony open reel 1/2" and 1" video tapes. Videotapes to Digital MP4 video file available. Editable DV files with timecode (for PC or Mac) available upon request. 7-10 day average delivery time.
OUR SERVICES IN BETACAM BROADCAST CONVERSION
| USING THE HIGH PERFORMANCE, HIGH QUALITY ENCODING FROM AWS ELEMENTAL AND BLACKMAGIC DECKS How do you capture video tapes ? We use Blackmagic and AWS Elemental conversion units. With built in high quality de-interlacing, our conversion units offer the most advanced improved image uality with excellent noise reduction. What professional machines do you use? U-Matic SP decks, Sony Digital Betacam, DigiBeta, BetacamSP BetacamSX MPEG IMX, DV Decks, DVCam, DVCamHD, Panasonic Decks, DVCPRO, DVCPRO50 - For both large and small video tapes Can you up-scale SD to HD? Yes, our hardware can up-scale digital files which offer image sampling, edge detection techniques and multi-direction diagonal filters. Are tapes cleaned before transfer? All tapes are gently cleaned. This is to ensure the best possible conversion but also to preserve our machinery. Can I drop orders in or post them to you? You are most welcome to bring orders in to our office. Alternatively, you can send your order using the Post Office or our couriers. How long do the orders take to process? This depends upon the order and the difficulties associated with magnetic tape. We would need to assess your order to offer an exact timeline. If your order is needed in a hurry then we can support you with our express service. | |||||||
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| CORPORATE AND HERITAGE BROADCAST TAPE CONVERSION PRICE LIST HDCAM • DIGITAL BETACAM • DVCPRO HD • 3/4" U-MATIC • BETACAM SP • DVCAM • BETACAM SX • VHS • VIDEO8 • HI8 • MINIDV |
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| Corporate Broadcast Tapes - Cost Per Tape | 1+ | 10+ | 25+ | 50+ | 100+ | 500+ | |
| Viewing File | H.264/MPEG-4 | 32.50 | 30.00 | 27.50 | 25.00 | 22.50 | 20.00 |
| Editing File | Pro-Res/MOV | 50.00 | 45.00 | 40.00 | 35.00 | 30.00 | 25.00 |
| Archive 1 | FFV1 | 50.00 | 45.00 | 40.00 | 35.00 | 30.00 | 25.00 |
| Archive 2 | 10bit Uncompressed | 60.00 | 55.00 | 50.00 | 45.00 | 40.00 | 35.00 |
| Additional Services | 1+ | 10+ | 25+ | 50+ | 100+ | 500+ | Up-Converting Digital Files | 14.00 | 12.75 | 11.25 | 9.75 | 9.00 | 8.00 |
| Additional H264/MPEG4 Access Files | 14.00 | 12.75 | 11.25 | 9.75 | 9.00 | 8.00 | |
| Tape Baking - Sticky Shed Syndrome | 14.00 | 12.75 | 11.25 | 9.75 | 9.00 | 8.00 | |
| All prices exclude VAT @ 20% Clients are requested to supply their own hard drive, alternatively we can supply these at an addtional cost. Turnaround is dependant upon the project, which can be discussed to suit your requirements. |
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