Media History Museum Research

We researched some old pieces of equipment to see how technology has advanced over time in the media world. This shows that if we were to have shot our music video in a different past era it wouldn't have been anywhere near the level of quality that it'll end up being as technology has advanced so vastly.

VHS-Movie VKR-6820, Philips Radios

I’m a video-Tape-recorded/ -Player who was made in Germany, 1986 I was one of the first modern handheld video recorder. In the 1980’s the modern era was established and it was this that period brought about the technology we use today, in comparison to the modern day Philips video camera the dimensions have been dramatically decreased throughout time. Unlike many other devices found in the media world today I model ran on batteries as I soon became obsolete due to the invention of charger.

Samsung Sv261v

I am the Samsung SV261 Mono Video Recorder. Although budget-priced, I pack in some pretty nifty features including high speed rewind—an E180 video cassette can be rewound in under a minute. Thanks to the innovative CODO (Cassette Only Door Opening) system it is only possible for a video cassette to be inserted into the machine; this was revolutionary in focusing technology around the younger generations. Other features I include are NTSC tape playback, both short and long play, auto tuning and one-touch record. The SV261 comes complete with manual, RF cable and remote control.

 

ALBA CRS50Xi

I am a stereo cassette and radio recorder/player, I came out in the early 2000’s and I was some really high tech stuff. I am portable as I run on batteries and that was pretty ground breaking back in my day. I could record a whole radio session, if I desired. Further advancements of my model included a CD player, in which you may record to tape. I am diverse as I come in various colours to appeal to all folks.  

 

SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-S930

I am a digital camera and I even have a memory card. This fact would be mind-blowing at the time of my release, I am still battery operated though which is rather disappointing. I have the revolutionary feature that is face detention which allowed me to detect people’s faces and focus in on them, this allows for even better HD photographs. My screen allows instant viewing of the photographic image and past storage. I have USB to boot. I have the power to delete at will; I’m a killing machine when I want to be.