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Chapter 1. Format Wars. ‘oday, Blu-ray and HD DVD may have unlocked the last of the Format Wars of competing moving image technologies, which is, of course, a war to win the hearts and the wallets of

Figure 1 Chapter 1. Format Wars. ‘oday, Blu-ray and HD DVD may have unlocked the last of the Format Wars of competing moving image technologies, which is, of course, a war to win the hearts and the wallets of

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track (1980s-90s), VHS vs. Betamax (1970s-80s), super 8mm vs. regular 8mm (1950s-60s)- the similar to the others in that the lower grade, less archival, less stable format won. VLD arrived ir
track (1980s-90s), VHS vs. Betamax (1970s-80s), super 8mm vs. regular 8mm (1950s-60s)- the similar to the others in that the lower grade, less archival, less stable format won. VLD arrived ir
inthe Betamax vs. VHS battle. The VLD medium was eye-catching, even sci-fi, in shape and design. the late 1970s, and there were marketing problems from the start. It was an awkward third wheel
inthe Betamax vs. VHS battle. The VLD medium was eye-catching, even sci-fi, in shape and design. the late 1970s, and there were marketing problems from the start. It was an awkward third wheel
Chapter 2. Pioneer Television Engineering & the Invention of the VLD.
Chapter 2. Pioneer Television Engineering & the Invention of the VLD.
government agencies to license technologies, sell products and form partner spin-off companies. Stanford University in 1977, and did investigations for private foundations, companies ar
government agencies to license technologies, sell products and form partner spin-off companies. Stanford University in 1977, and did investigations for private foundations, companies ar
The recording of video on a disc dates back to the early days of broadcast television. Ne Gregg and Gauss patents were purchased by MCA to develop the technology further
The recording of video on a disc dates back to the early days of broadcast television. Ne Gregg and Gauss patents were purchased by MCA to develop the technology further
like the music record, could be issued as in inexpensive device for video playback in the home. In ‘amophone record, with the intention of publishing it as a “phonovisor”, which, he envisioned
like the music record, could be issued as in inexpensive device for video playback in the home. In ‘amophone record, with the intention of publishing it as a “phonovisor”, which, he envisioned
However, lacquer shrinks and PCB deteriorates. Chapter 3. Early VLD Market Strategy Once Gregg had improvised his invention, he imagined himself as his own product sound quality. A bare aluminum disc can remain unchanged indefinitely if carefully store
However, lacquer shrinks and PCB deteriorates. Chapter 3. Early VLD Market Strategy Once Gregg had improvised his invention, he imagined himself as his own product sound quality. A bare aluminum disc can remain unchanged indefinitely if carefully store
isc it needed to become. MCA and Phillips tried to team up but failed to negotiate a partnership. Then, in the early 1980s, a third player, the Japanese company Pioneer, jumped in the game and
isc it needed to become. MCA and Phillips tried to team up but failed to negotiate a partnership. Then, in the early 1980s, a third player, the Japanese company Pioneer, jumped in the game and
it was too late- and too late is always the wrong time. ooth sides. VLD technologies work very similarly to that of a CD. The base is a very thin layer o
it was too late- and too late is always the wrong time. ooth sides. VLD technologies work very similarly to that of a CD. The base is a very thin layer o
as the trough goes up and down, it creates the video signal.
as the trough goes up and down, it creates the video signal.
1980s recording of a sales pitch touted, “Even a child can use this. Laser vision is hands on!”
1980s recording of a sales pitch touted, “Even a child can use this. Laser vision is hands on!”
layer panel. The user could press the numbered audio control button to turn off one channel i information on educational and instruction discs, that could be access with the remote or the
layer panel. The user could press the numbered audio control button to turn off one channel i information on educational and instruction discs, that could be access with the remote or the
indicator light that showed which audio channel was on.
indicator light that showed which audio channel was on.
an extended play disc with 60 minutes (USA; Europe is 75 minutes per sides, because of the
an extended play disc with 60 minutes (USA; Europe is 75 minutes per sides, because of the
stop, freeze frame, slo-mo, forward, reverse or re-chapter the picture at any stage. discs- the first three (CLV) for the movie play and the second three (CAV) with the option to unit for the new hybrid disk. This meant that digital audio could be carried on the analog disc itself and only one design of playback deck could run it. In 1995, if a movie came out with
stop, freeze frame, slo-mo, forward, reverse or re-chapter the picture at any stage. discs- the first three (CLV) for the movie play and the second three (CAV) with the option to unit for the new hybrid disk. This meant that digital audio could be carried on the analog disc itself and only one design of playback deck could run it. In 1995, if a movie came out with
marking the precise location on the learning or collections disc or on the extended play (CAV)
marking the precise location on the learning or collections disc or on the extended play (CAV)
onsumer grade television screen and speaker, a perfect play system. It was a brave new world
onsumer grade television screen and speaker, a perfect play system. It was a brave new world
formats, VLD alone has the potential to endure.
formats, VLD alone has the potential to endure.
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