Do you have a box of old videotapes tucked away? VHS, 8mm, Hi8, MiniDV, and other tape formats were never meant to last forever. Magnetic particles break down over time—especially if tapes are …

People have been filming events and excerpts from daily life for about 100 years. In 1923, 16mm film arrived on the market and was the first film format that was intended to be used by an amateur. …