Audio and video's quality and generations

[Flequi]

Hi!

I would like to ask any of you if you can explain me the differences between the video generations, since honestly I can't understand when it is 1st, or 3rd generation and so on.... also I'd like to know about video and audio quality, differences between V, VG, VG+, etc

Thanks a lot!

[maidencolorado]

.... also I'd like to know about video and audio quality, differences between V, VG, VG+, etc

That part is subjective, everyone will have a different grading scale / method as far as what rates as VG, VG+, etc. I usually try to provide a screen shot or two if people have questions, that way they can judge for themselves.

As far as generations go, the best way I can explain is this:

Master = master tape, the one used to create the recording
1st Generation = A copy made from the master tape
2nd Generation = A copy made from the first generation tape

so on and so forth

It is getting to be less of an issue now as more shows are being transferred directly to DVD and cloned from there, but still makes a large difference with older shows that were spread on VHS.

Others may have corrections or additions to make to what I've posted, but I hope I was of some help.

[Cjlcooter]

Hi!

I would like to ask any of you if you can explain me the differences between the video generations, since honestly I can't understand when it is 1st, or 3rd generation and so on.... also I'd like to know about video and audio quality, differences between V, VG, VG+, etc

Thanks a lot!

Hi, Here Is some Information as to what the symbols below mean. If you have other questions feel free to ask them that is what we are here for to help people If they need it. : )

Sound & Video Qualities


High Generation Videos 5th Gen & Up
G+ = C+
G- = C-
G = C

Mid Generation Videos 4th Gen
VG+ = B+
VG- = B-
VG = B

Low Generation Videos 1st-3rd Gen
EX+ = A+ Master Generation "Original Master Copy"
EX- = A-
EX = A

Cj

[Cjlcooter]

Hi, Also check out this site for audio rating explanations from a Great Trader named Jeff Shaw desert_rat scroll all the way to the bottom to see It. : )
http://liveaudiorecordings.com/rules.html

Cj

[Flequi]

thank you very much for the clarification