Kotivideot
Kotivideot is the Finnish term for home videos, referring to personal video recordings made for private use. They are typically created with consumer-grade camcorders, video cameras, or smartphones and stored on magnetic tapes, DVDs, or as digital files. The practice centers on capturing everyday life, family events, holidays, and milestones for personal kept memories.
The history of kotivideot mirrors the global shift in consumer video technology. In Finland, as elsewhere, families
Formats and technology have evolved from analog tapes to digital files. Early kotivideot used VHS and analog
Cultural and archival significance remains: kotivideot document family life and local culture, offering valuable personal and