WHAT CONSIDERATIONS ARE INVOLVED WITH TRADING VIDEO TAPES?
Many of the same standards exist for trading video tapes as for audio tapes. A few additional considerations include: – Establish which video format you use and the format used by the person that you wish to trade with. For example, VHS has different standards in different countries; NTSC standard is used in the US & Canada, PAL standard is used in Australia and most of Europe, and finally SECAM is used in France. Unless you have a very upmarket VCR you will only be able to view one of these formats on your VCR. Transfers between formats can be made, but are usually expensive. Always check first that the necessary transfers can be made by both parties before proceeding. – NEVER use long play mode, except by prior arrangement. – Establish if Hi-Fi video taping is required.
