Marc Wielage

Marc Wielage, an industry veteran and former technical editor at Video Review magazine, shares exciting insights into the legendary Betamax vs. VHS rivalry. He explores Sony's initial launch of Betamax's superior quality and the strategic blunders that followed, like declining VHS adoption offers. He reveals how consumer demand for longer recording times influenced the market and the pivotal Supreme Court ruling that protected home recording rights. Marc reflects on Betamax's financial viability despite its eventual loss, highlighting its unique legacy in video history.