What was the main advantage of 8mm film over traditional 35mm film?

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1.
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Better sound quality
Easier to project on giant screens
More portable and less expensive
Higher image quality
2.
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What was a major drawback of 8mm film when projected on a big screen?
It was too expensive
The image quality was poor
It required special projectors
It was difficult to develop
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which technology was one of the first to bring home movies into the mainstream?
Blu-ray
DVD
Betamax
LaserDisc
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main competition for Betamax in the video format wars?
Blu-ray
VHS
DVD
LaserDisc
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did rental chains like Blockbuster Video become popular in the 1980s and ‘90s?
They were the only places to buy video cassettes
They could buy video cassettes in bulk and rent them out
They offered free rentals
They provided better quality videos
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common perception of direct-to-video films?
They were often viewed as cheap knock-offs
They were high-budget films
They were better than theatrical releases
They were only for children
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant advantage of DVDs over VHS tapes?
They were cheaper
They were easier to record on
They had better sound quality
They did not degrade over time
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