What is laser disc movie player?

A laser disc movie player, also known as a LaserVision, is a home video format that was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. It uses optical disc technology to store analog video and audio signals and was the first optical disc technology to be widely used for home video playback. The discs are typically 12 inches in diameter and contain two sides, each containing up to 60 minutes of video.

Laser disc players use a laser beam to read the disc, which is then converted into an analog video signal that can be displayed on a television. The picture and sound quality of laser discs were superior to VHS tapes, but the discs were more expensive and less widespread.

The format also had a range of features that were not available on VHS tapes, such as director's commentary, deleted scenes, and behind-the-scenes footage. However, because of the limited storage capacity of the discs, some movies had to be split across multiple discs, which could be a hassle for viewers.

The format never achieved the widespread popularity of VHS or DVD, and production of laser discs ceased in the late 1990s. However, the format remains a nostalgic favorite among some movie enthusiasts.