History of Video in Timeline

Video is an electronic medium used for recording, copying, playing, broadcasting, and displaying moving visual content. Initially, it was created for mechanical television, but quickly shifted to cathode-ray tube (CRT) systems. These CRT systems were then superseded by flat-panel displays.

1951: Commercial Introduction of Analog Video Tape Recorder

In 1951, the analog video tape recorder was commercially introduced, marking a key development in video technology.

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 VCRs

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

1997: Commercial Introduction of DVD

In 1997, the DVD was commercially introduced, leading to a decline in videotape and recording equipment sales.

2006: Introduction of Blu-ray Disc

In 2006, the Blu-ray Disc was introduced, further contributing to the plummet in sales of videotape and recording equipment.

2010: Vertical Video Viewing Growth

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 filmmaking technology.

2015: Continued Growth of Vertical Video Viewing

In 2015, vertical video viewing grew to 29% of total video viewing, highlighting its increasing popularity on mobile phones.

2022: Video Transport Over Networks

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