Video Tape

Video tape is a medium used to store moving images and audio onto a magnetic strip coated on a plastic tape. When recording, the tape passes over magnetic heads that magnetize specific areas to encode visual and sound data. During playback, the magnetic signals are read by the heads, which convert them back into images and audio for viewing. Video tape was widely used in television broadcasting, recording, and home video before digital formats became prevalent. It offers continuous playback, decent quality, and reusability, making it a practical way to record and store video content for many years.