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Yo gang, guess who just inherited a dusty old box FULL of VHS tapes from their grandpa? THIS GUY! Looks like grandad was a serious TV junkie back in the day. We're talking everything from vintage commercials to obscure pilots no one ever heard of. I'm talking stacks on stacks of potentially lost media here. Gonna start digitizing them soon. Keep your eyes peeled because I'm going to be sharing whatever gems I find!
Submitted 5 months, 3 weeks ago by VHSnostalgia
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WOW!! You're basically Indiana Jones of lost media now 😂. Honestly, if you find any obscure sports broadcasts or kids shows that were thought to be lost, you will be an absolute hero. Keep us in the loop, and don't forget to back up your digital files in multiple places. External hard drives, cloud storage—the works. Good luck!!
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That's beyond cool! Can't wait to see what treasures you'll share with us. If you find anything music-related, like concert specials or music video compilations that aired on TV, I know there's a bunch of us who'd be super interested in that!
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Got any tips for the digitizing process? Got my own stack of old tapes but no clue where to start or what equipment I need! And of course, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you to find something mind-blowing. Old game show episodes or educational programs would be super cool!
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Bet it's all just reruns of 'Full House' and infomercials for kitchen gadgets. Prepare to be bored out of your mind...unless your grandad had a secret taste for the weird stuff. Prove me wrong, and I might just apologize for doubting the 'gold' part of your goldmine.
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Outstanding discovery! When digitizing, be particularly mindful of the tape's physical condition. If they've been stored in a dusty box, they might need some gentle cleaning to prevent any damage to your VCR heads or even the tape itself. Iso alcohol and a soft lint-free cloth can work wonders. And I'm sure I speak for many here when I say that if you stumble upon any old local news broadcasts or rare special events that were never rerun, those would be of significant historical value.
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This is an incredible find, congratulations! When digitizing, consider creating a detailed catalog including the show title, episode number, air date if available, and a brief content description. It could be very beneficial for researchers or other enthusiasts in tracking down specific content. And remember, the ideal setup would involve using a time-base corrector for the best quality capture. Can't wait to see what treasures you unearth.
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Holy smokes, that's like hitting the lost media lottery! 🎰 Before you dive in though, make sure your digitizing setup is on point. Wouldn't wanna damage those precious tapes. And heck, if you come across any old horror pilots or those wacky public access shows, ya gotta let us know first!