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8mm video player use the 8mm video format for recording and playing the video. This video format is related to NTSC, PAL or SECAM television systems.
8mm system is later developed into Video 8 which is in analog format, Hi 8 tapes which are both in analog formats and later into Digital 8. Digital 8 format is completely in digital form.
8mm video player often play videos which are recorded in 8mm camcorders. These camcorders are mainly used by amateur film makers. They are also used in professional film making too.
Japanese electronics giant, Sony launched Handycam in 1985. WalkMan, an audio player is the predecessor of Handycam. The cameras were a huge success among consumers. In spite of competitions from Betamax and VHS, Handycam became very popular in market.
Today, number of 8mm tapes is converted into DVD for easy access and enjoyment. Old nostalgic moments are captured and stored forever using DVDs. This process of converting 8mm tapes into DVDs is a long and time taking process.
First the 8mm tapes are cleaned and then get through a projector. This conversion projector has a camera mounted on top of them. This enables the conversion of the video into digital format. While converting the tape into digital format, light, color, brightness and contrast should be manually controlled. If failed to do so, the final output will be of poor quality.
Noise reduction filters should be used to process both the video and audio content. There are number of softwares available in market which helps to make DVD. These softwares make the titling, chaptering and giving background music an easy job. Some software is easily and freely downloadable online.
If the 8mm tapes are stored well, they will last longer but in most of the instances people fail to take care of the tapes. This results in the damage of tapes. Converting into DVDs has many benefits.
• DVDs make a great gift to family and friends.
• Titling and chaptering make the navigation and playback easier on DVDs.
• Boring scenes from the movies can be eliminated by adding background music.
• You can increase the quality of the media while transferring it into digital format.
• DVDs can be played in your Personal Computers (PC), Television (TV) and even in your car while you are on the move.
The 8mm video player are replaced by High Definition (HD) video cameras and cameras with high Mega Pixels (MP). The Video Cassette Recorders (VCR) in which those tapes were played was replaced by more advanced digital players.
These cameras or recorders are available through various stores all over the world. Accessories for these cameras like adapters can also be purchased through these stores. Prices vary in accordance with the manufacturer. While Sony offers cameras which costs higher, companies like JVC offers cameras which are cheaper in price.
8mm video players are still used by both amateur and professional film makers. It is because of their sheer love towards old technology that inspires them to keep those classic players.
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