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1968 The computer mouse is invented.
1970 3/4-inch U-Matic video format is introduced.
1970 Computer floppy disk is introduced.
1971 First permanent IMAX film system is installed.
1972 FCC establishes rules for cable TV.
1972 The first computer editing system, the CMX-300, is introduced.
1975 JVC introduces the Video Home System (VHS).
1977 First preassembled personal computer, the Apple II, is introduced.
1982 Sony, Fujitsu, and Philips introduce audio compact discs (CDs).
1984 Apple introduces the Macintosh computer.
1986 Betacam SP is introduced.
1987 The first commercial digital videotape format, D-1, is introduced.
1990 General Instrument proposes an all-digital HDTV system in the U.S.
1991 Japan adopts Hi-Vision/MUSE as the national HDTV standard,
16:9 aspect ratio,1,125 scanning lines, 30 fps, interlaced.
1991 QuickTime 1.0 is introduced, including the Apple Video codec and
Animation codec.
1993 Digital Betacam is introduced.
1996 DV format is introduced.
1997 DVD format is introduced.
1997 Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) digital television
standards are adopted by FCC, including 18 formats, 6 of which
are HDTV.
1999 Final Cut Express 1.0 is introduced.
2000 DVCPRO HD equipment begins shipping.
2000 First IMX VTRs begin shipping.
2003 First HDV camcorder is introduced.
2005 QuickTime 7 is released, including support for H.264.
2006 XDCAM HD format introduced.
Year Event