Broadcast quality video tape

29 May 2007 4:43 PM

topgun

Hi all!

I know next-to-nothing about the difference(s) between broadcast
quality video tape versus other tapes. Who makes the best "quality
videos" is really what I need to know.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Walt (topgun)

30 May 2007 3:23 AM

dcasperson

On May 29, 11:43 am, topgun <wguar***@sgw.com> wrote:

> Hi all!
>
> I know next-to-nothing about the difference(s) between broadcast
> quality video tape versus other tapes. Who makes the best "quality
> videos" is really what I need to know.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Walt (topgun)

As far as I know, "broadcast quality video" does not refer to the
blank tape used.    It refers to the quality of the camcorder used,
plus the skill and talent of the camcorder operator and his ability to
get broadcast quality video on tape.    I think any available blank
MiniDV tape is capable of recording broadcast quality video.    Very
few camcorder operators are capable of recording broadcast quality
video.

Dave

30 May 2007 12:44 PM

Bob A

On May 29, 12:43ï¿½pm, topgun <wguar***@sgw.com> wrote:

> Hi all!
>
> I know next-to-nothing about the difference(s) between broadcast
> quality video tape versus other tapes. Who makes the best "quality
> videos" is really what I need to know.
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Walt (topgun)

"BQ" or Broadcast Quality is a grade of video tape used mostly in the
analog tapes such as VHS, S-VHS, Beta and Hi8. It signfied the best
quality tape available and was 2 to 4 times more expensive than
regular 'HQ' or standard grades.
In digital tape, the 'grade' of tape is almost meaningless. No one has
ever claimed to see an actulal or practical difference in any DV tape.