Inbetween analog recording formats (i.e. film and VHS) and digital cameras (i.e. HD, 4K-8K), there was Digital Video (DV). Sometimes called miniDV because of the tapes' small size.
Like VHS, miniDV shot on a physical tape. Rather than light exposure (as on film) or electrical imprints (as on analog video), DV tapes store digital luminance and chorminance information on a tiny metal-coated tape.
miniDV was developed and released in 1995, but sadly became obsolete by the early 2010s. For its decade-and-a-half long lifespan, most major productions still used film. However, low-budget and experimental productions alike turned to miniDV.
This outdated recording format was an interesting transitional phase between analog and digital. It has a unique look and grain that is…
