Let's start with
durability. DVD is estimated to have a life of 100 years if properly
stored versus 10 years on VHS. DVD plays with no loss of quality
after repeated plays, VHS however, is known to suffer wear from each
viewing and magnetic, and chemical processes are deteriorating the
tape even as it sits on the shelf. Superior picture and sound
quality of DVD offers up to 720 lines of resolution where VHS only
offers 320. Unlike VHS, DVD is also capable of sound quality that is
in par with CD quality sound.
DVD has become the new industry
standard in quality video storage. It has opened up an entirely new avenue of
creativity. Menu chapters (should you choose this option) on your
DVD will allow you to locate a particular section of your video
quickly, like choosing tracks on an audio CD. The chapters also can
allow for special sections for interviews that you might only view
on occasion. More advanced productions companies are able to produce
a case insert that rivals “Hollywood”-style DVDs, as well as,
on-disc printing for a fully professional presentation.
Even
if you don’t own a DVD player, someday you will. VHS is rapidly
becoming obsolete and with prices starting at $60.00, it’s hard to
find a reason not to make the upgrade. |