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Home movies have come a long way from projecting 8mm film onto a wrinkled sheet on the living room wall. Learn about the ways home movie technology has evolved alongside the film industry with a video that covers techniques such as the Phi Phenomenon, the VHS vs. Beta format wars, and the tragic downfall of the neighborhood video store in favor of Internet streaming.
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Instructional Ideas
- Conduct a survey in which class members report what home entertainment technology they have at home and/or their most likely venue for watching movies
- Have learners research the technological advantages of enhancements such as 4K, Blu-Ray, and 3-D televisions, and predict what will come next in the home video market
- Encourage pupils to interview a family member about their experience growing up with home video, and what technology was available during their childhood
Classroom Considerations
- Narration moves quickly; some references may go over younger viewers' heads
- Comments on video technology is dense and complicated, warranting additional discussion in the classroom
- Provides a joke at 9:04 in which the video pretends to buffer
- Part of a larger Crash Course playlist on film history
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Subject matter is relevant to viewers' lives and interests
- Provides a quick and concise look at the history of home video technology in the last century
Cons
- None