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Post by John Hourigan on May 20, 2017 22:09:51 GMT -5
While I don't have any of the materials you're requesting, I just wanted to say that you're lucky to have heard all of the stories regarding Lexington TV history. All the best to you --
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Post by AdamKY on Oct 7, 2017 12:12:34 GMT -5
Video tape use in broadcasting is effectively extinct as is the equipment that recorded & played it, the notable exceptions being institutional archives such as in museums. Video tape had a 50 year run beginning with 2" followed by 1", 3/4" & 1/2". Hard drives & servers began taking over circa 1990.
The demise of film use in broadcasting began circa 1975 when the Japanese introduced 3/4" along with the mini-cam. By the 1990's satellite distribution of programing accelerated the decline of both film & video tape use.
Preservation of film & video tape is maximized when it is stored in its original box / container in a cool, clean, relatively dry environment away from exposure to directed air flow / ducts & direct sunlight. The film / tape should be evenly & smoothly wound on its hub before storage.
Unfortunately, no matter the medium, all forms of storage devices / materials deteriorate over time... just like our memories!
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