History of Video in Timeline

Video technology encompasses the electronic processes of recording, copying, playing, broadcasting, and displaying moving visual media. Early video systems relied on mechanical television. These were soon superseded by cathode-ray tube (CRT) systems, which have since been largely replaced by various types of flat-panel displays. The evolution of video technology reflects advancements in electronic display technologies, shifting from mechanical to CRT-based, and now to flat-panel systems.

1951: Analog Video Tape Recorder Introduced

In 1951, the analog video tape recorder was commercially introduced.

1951: First VTR Captured Live Images

In 1951, the first Video Tape Recorder (VTR) captured live images from television cameras by writing the camera's electrical signal onto magnetic videotape.

1956: Video Recorders Sold for $50,000

In 1956, video recorders were sold for $50,000, and videotapes cost US$300 per one-hour reel.

1971: Sony began selling VCR decks and tapes

In 1971, Sony began selling videocassette recorder (VCR) decks and tapes into the consumer market.

1997: Commercial Introduction of the DVD

In 1997, the DVD was commercially introduced, marking a shift towards digital video technology.

2006: Commercial Introduction of the Blu-ray Disc

In 2006, the Blu-ray Disc was commercially introduced, further solidifying digital video's dominance.

2010: Vertical Video Viewing at 5%

In 2010, vertical video viewing accounted for 5% of total video viewing.

2013: Digital Cameras Surpass Film Cameras in Hollywood

Since 2013, the use of digital cameras in Hollywood has surpassed the use of film cameras, marking a significant shift in the industry.

2015: Growth of Vertical Video Viewing Highlighted

In 2015, Mary Meeker's Internet Trends Report highlighted the growth of vertical video viewing, reaching 29% of video viewing.

2022: Video Transport Over Networks

In 2022, video can be transported over networks and other shared digital communications links using, for instance, MPEG transport stream, SMPTE 2022 and SMPTE 2110.