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A Fascinating History Of Video Tape And Editing Milestones

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A Fascinating History Of Video Tape And Editing Milestones

From Film Maker IQ, here is John Hess with another very interesting look at the development of videotape, it’s uses and the early editing process used. There are some great stories here and some little known facts, including some astounding financial considerations.

Did you know that ‘Laugh In’, which was the first extensivly edited video tape show, took 60 hours to cut and that there were 350 to 400 edits per show? Even the historic “Kitchen Debate” tapes in Moscow are covered here, so settle back and take this in. Enjoy and share! -Bobby Ellerbee

By the way, here is Part 2 and is more for the pro editors and engineers…it’s quite technical. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhHQw5GrwxU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIVYeyWHajE

Trace the history of modern day film editing – starting with electronic engineers developing solutions for capturing and editing television through to the fi…

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5 responses to “A Fascinating History Of Video Tape And Editing Milestones”

  1. Clark Humphrey

    I’ve been trying to figure out the sudden appearance of quick-edit shows like Laugh-In, Hee Haw, and Sesame Street in relation to tech developments, but haven’t found a direct answer. It’s as if the style came first, then the tech evolved to make the style easier to accomplish.

  2. Dennis Degan

    I’m sure Laugh-In wasn’t the first edited videotape show, but it certainly was the most defined by tape editing.

  3. Carol Jackson

    above photo-why we lost our jobs. management always said they were cheaper-and smarter.

  4. Charlie King

    These posts always bring back such great memories from my almost 50 year career in Television. Thank you so many times, Bobby.

  5. Geoffrey DeVoe

    Thanks for posting.

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