But were you pictured as you compiled your own film or took part in video link technology? We have 9 reminders of video and film stars from South Tyneside.
Some of them show the talented people who were behind the camera as they recorded great scenes. Others show people across the borough as they used video link technology in years gone by.
If you were a dab hand in the digital age years ago, we might just have captured you on film.
5. Putting the focus on sci-fi
Film student Karl Bourdiec who was making a short sci-fi film but in which year? Photo: Stu Norton
6. The power of video at St Joseph's Comprehensive
Video conferencing came to St Joseph's Comprehensive School in 2004. Did you take part? Photo: IB
7. Linking up to Mission Control
Year 8 Geography students from Mortimer Comprehensive School were taking part in a video link to the Mission Control in the USA in 2003. Does this bring back happy memories? Photo: TR
8. Video stars in Ocean Road
Take a look at these video stars from Ocean Road Community Centre in 2006. In the picture are Liz Stephenson, Helen Quick, Paul Roxby, Dave Thompson, Georgia Graham, Annie Walton, Tylar Hayes , Lee Gray and Laura Wyatt. But why were they in the spotlight? Photo: IB