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History of the Beta Tape
Beta Tape, also called Betamax, is a weird film technology that existed mainly during the late 70s and early 80s. Even though Betamax lost the format war to VHS, it’s still an interesting technology. While it never really made it...Read More -
Southtree vs. Fotobridge
When is the last time you looked at any old pictures of you and your family, or watched a home video of a holiday or birthday party? We often have golden memories just lying around our homes, and since we...Read More -
How Many Times Can You Watch a VHS Tape?
As human beings, we tend to think that everything will last forever. We think the good times will never end, that the other side of the pillow will always be cool, and that our sports injuries from high school won’t...Read More -
Why are My Tapes Moldy?
Over decades of unkempt storage, you may find a surprise much greater than dust bunnies and cobwebs when you go in search of your old videotapes – mold. That’s right! In addition to your tapes being past their prime playtime, you...Read More -
The Benefits of Going Digital
Preserving precious memories for generations is our top priority, and it should be yours too! We know our brains aren’t capable of preserving all of those picture perfect moments, so we document our vacations, birthday celebrations, weddings, and all of...Read More -
4 Easy Steps to Using a Thumb Drive for Windows and Mac
Now that you’ve got your thumb drive full of old photo gems and home videos, it’s time for the real fun – viewing and sharing them. But maybe you need a little help opening your thumb drive? No problem, we’ve got...Read More -
DIY: Picture Pillows
Looking for a fun craft to do this Sunday? On the hunt for a perfect gift to give your friends and family? Well, look no further. This do-it-yourself project is creative, fun, and personalized. Whether you want to make an...Read More -
Who Invented the First Camera?
As you can imagine, the history of the first camera is quite complex and lengthy. Technically, the history of the first camera came long before photography.When people think of the first camera, they are most likely imagining a piece of...Read More -
Last Movies Made on VHS
From the mid 80s to the mid 90s, VHS tapes owned the home entertainment landscape. If you couldn’t talk your parents into going to the actual movie theater, the next best thing was a trip to Blockbuster to bring home...Read More -
Analog vs. Digital Media
If you’re considering digitizing your analog media, and you’re perusing the Southtree homepage, you might be wondering what the difference is between these two media formats. In PhotographyFor analog media, this includes slides, and negatives where light is captured to produce...Read More
