Beta, or “Betacam” as it is properly known, is a component analog video format that was introduced by Sony in 1982. However, due to its robustness and reliability as a broadcast-specification recording and playback system, it was in early 2011 approaching obsolescence and should not be considered a long-term archive medium. Digitize analog tape assets as soon as possible in anticipation of any deterioration in the physical recording media. This requires tape playback using a dedicated Betacam VCR followed by analog-to-digital conversion of video and audio signals. This can then be captured into a computer in a standard video file format. Tips Warnings Writer Bio
