by slasherindex | Sep 30, 1969
RCA first demonstrates the “Selectavision.” The system is a playback only device, using cartridges that contain “holotape.” It never makes it to market, but the Selectavision trademark is used for later devices.
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1969
The EVR (Electronic Video Recording) system is launched with an $800 price tag. The device converts the frames of a specially made cartridge of film into electronic signals which could then be viewed on a television. Likely due to is inability to record and its high...
by slasherindex | Aug 27, 1968
CBS reveals they’ve been working on a method to convert a film into electronic signals to be viewed on a television. The device is called “Electronic Video Recording,” or EVR for short.
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1968
Tape duplicator, Andre Blay, splits with his partner to create his own company, Magnetic Video. Unlike his previous company, this new one would specialize not only in audio, but video as well. It would later become the first videocassette distributor to release...
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1968
After having purchased optical disc patents from David Paul Greg, MCA begins development on a videodisc format (later to become laserdisc).