SR VTR Test
Broadcast
1977
© SVT Sveriges Television
In the 1970's the Northern European broadcast TV stations making a VTR test. These tests including the latest techniques about visual effects, video editing and chromakey technology. The TV broadcasters who participated are: BBC, Thames, BRT, NOS, WDR, RB, SWF, DR, NRK, SR (now SVT), YLE and SFR. All these tests recorded on video tapes (Philips N1500) and called 'VTR test'. Sveriges Radio (Television) starts the test with a testcard from Stockholm followed by the logo of Eurovision. We seen clips from Le Marie Antoinette Show, The Singers and Scapins Rackartyg. Thanks to Michel van Dijk for this rare material.