1" Type C
AKA
(None)
Era
1976–1990s
Analog/digital
analog
Format
Reel
Developed by
Ampex & Sony
(Max) Capacity
Generation 1: 1 hour Generation 2: 2 hours
Size
12" reels
Fun facts
- The most common size for this format was 12" reels, but smaller reels were produced for delivering shorter content
- This format was capable of "trick-play" functions such as still frames, shuttle, and slow motion variable-speed playback
- Recording devices were able to capture single frames, which made this format popular to use during the development of early computer animation
- In this format, the entire composite video signal is recorded and played back as is, without being split into separate components
- Used heterodyne and direct color processing.
