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Orson Welles And His Brief Passionate Betacam Love Affair

2:00PM December 19, 2009 | Frank Beacham

In January 1985, the phone rang. The caller announced that he was Orson Welles and that he wanted to have lunch with me. Thus began one of the most extraordinary and bittersweet adventures of my life. More »


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The Dirty Backstabbing Mess Called Betamax Vs VHS

2:00AM July 18, 2009 | Wilson Rothman

You think you enjoyed Blu-ray vs HD DVD? Memory Stick vs SD? Pshaw! You haven’t seen a format war until you’ve witnessed the betrayal and bloodbath that was Betamax vs VHS. (Above, the 1/2 inch tape SL-6300 Betamax.) More »