The History of Stop Motion Animation

Stop motion is a popular form of filmmaking involving manipulating physical objects in tiny increments between individually photographed frames to make it appear that they are moving by themselves when the frames are played back. It allows any object to be animated, but the most popular forms use puppets or plasticine figures (known commonly as claymation). However, live actors can also be used in stop motion, known as pixilation, and materials like paper and fabrics can be used to make cut-out animation.

Unique Gifts for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and we understand how important it is to buy a gift for that special woman in your life who sacrificed so much for you. This year forget the cliché flowers and chocolates; there are so many unique and wonderful gifts that you could get for your mother to show her you care.

Recapture Those Christmas Memories on DVD or USB

Christmas has come and gone in a flash, and from everyone here at Video2DVD, we hope you had a fantastic time full of wonderful memories. Chances are, someone got the camera out and was snapping pictures throughout, or someone was filming the kids opening their presents on their phones, ready to share with the whole family wherever they are.

What are the Best Christmas Movies?

As we rapidly head towards the most festive time of year, it’s time to break out those DVDs, load up your streaming services (or possibly even dust off those VHS tapes) and watch some amazing Christmas movies!

Common Issues with VHS Tapes

VHS tapes were, at one time, a very popular storage medium for recording precious memories and having them to watch for many years to come. The family would gather around the TV set to watch VHS tapes of times gone by and reflect on all those incredible memories like baby’s first steps or Mum and Dad’s wedding.

Why You Should Transform Your Favourite Christmas Movies into DVD

There is nothing better at Christmas time than getting together with the whole family, gathering around the TV and watching old home videos taken at Christmases gone by. Whether it’s footage from just a few years ago or even many decades past, there is nothing more wonderful than showing the kids and grandkids Christmas celebrations from before their time.

Why DVDs Will Never Disappear

DVDs have been around since 1999, when they were launched, and we believe they will never actually go away. Even with the popularity of streaming services, DVDs still play a very important role in modern society, and we can’t see that changing anytime soon.

There are several reasons why DVDs are likely to remain an important physical media type, which we will highlight in this article.

Bring Your Family Together Whilst in Lockdown

Lockdown can be tough on everyone, especially if you haven’t seen your loved ones for a while – and still can’t see them as much as you’d like. But it’s not impossible to feel close to your family during these challenging times.