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Original NASA moon landing tapes: probably gone for good

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Isaiah Beard

40 years ago, the Apollo 11 mission blasted off into space, making history as the first successful human landing on the moon.  Unfortunately, NPR reports that after much searching, it looks like the best possible copies of the video that recorded … Continue reading →

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Evolved mobile video devices: More cameras, better quality, way more content

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Isaiah Beard

For two years, owners of Apple’s iPhone have complained bitterly about the lack of video recording capability, something that has become more and more common on mobile devices, if not yet matured.  Three weeks ago, they finally got their wish, … Continue reading →

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An impending quad tape dilemna?

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Isaiah Beard

An interesting post and ensuing discussion this weekend occurred on the Association of Moving Image Archivists listserv.  Jim Wheeler reports on what could be an ominous sign for Quadruplex and 1-inch Video tape archives around the world. Video Magnetics, Inc., one of … Continue reading →

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