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The document provides a detailed timeline of the history of film from the early 1830s to the present. Some of the key events and developments include:
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- Thomas Edison developed the Kinetoscope in 1889 and the Kinetograph movie camera in 1893, making the first motion picture exhibitions possible.
- In 1895, the Lumiere brothers developed the Cinematographe, which combined a movie camera and projector, allowing films to be publicly projected for the first time.
- The 1920s saw the rise of Hollywood and the
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- Thomas Edison developed the Kinetoscope in 1889 and the Kinetograph movie camera in 1893, making the first motion picture exhibitions possible.
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The history of film began in the 1800s with the creation of basic motion picture devices and early experiments in capturing motion on film. In 1872, Eadweard Muybridge created the first movie by capturing motion with multiple cameras. Film continued to develop through the 1880s and 1890s. In the 1900s, editing and camera techniques advanced, allowing directors more control and the telling of narrative stories. The nickelodeon era from 1905 saw the rise of inexpensive movie theaters, growing the audience and profits of film. The Jazz Singer in 1927 was a breakthrough as the first movie containing both images and recorded sound.
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History of Film
The history of film began in the late 1880s with the invention of the first movie camera. Key early inventions and innovations included the zoopraxiscope in 1867, the development of motion picture cameras by Louis Lumiere in 1895, and the work of Eadweard Muybridge using multiple cameras to capture moving images. The first films were silent films shown to audiences before 1930. Over subsequent decades, sound, color, special effects, and storytelling evolved, reflecting the social and technological changes of their eras. Horror emerged as a distinct genre in the early 1900s and developed through different decades with films influenced by events like world wars and cultural trends.
Film making history
The history of film began in the 1800s with the creation of basic motion picture devices and early experiments in capturing motion on film. In 1872, Eadweard Muybridge created the first movie by capturing motion with multiple cameras. Film continued to develop through the 1880s and 1890s. In the 1900s, editing and camera techniques advanced, allowing directors more control and the telling of narrative stories. The nickelodeon era from 1905 saw the rise of inexpensive movie theaters, growing the audience and profits of film. The Jazz Singer in 1927 was a breakthrough as the first movie containing both images and recorded sound.
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1. The document discusses the early history of cinema, including the kinetoscope, which allowed intermittent viewing of images through a slit, and improvements made by using mirrors.
2. It notes Thomas Edison's role in developing film and the kinetoscope, as well as the Lumière brothers staging the first public film showing in 1895.
3. Key early films mentioned include The Great Train Robbery in 1903, directed by Edwin S. Porter, and D.W. Griffith's pioneering work with narrative and editing techniques from 1908-1911.
history of film
1. The document discusses the early history of cinema, including the kinetoscope, which allowed intermittent viewing of images through a slit, and improvements made by using mirrors.
2. It notes Thomas Edison's role in developing film and the kinetoscope, as well as the Lumière brothers staging the first public film showing in 1895.
3. Key early films mentioned include The Great Train Robbery in 1903, directed by Edwin S. Porter, and D.W. Griffith's pioneering work with narrative and editing techniques from 1908-1911.
History of film
The document provides a summary of key events and innovations in the history of film from 1887 to 2000. Some of the earliest developments included Thomas Edison inventing the Kinetograph in 1887, the first camera to use roll film. In the 1890s, Dickson and Edison invented the first usable celluloid film. The first films screened to a paying audience were in 1895. Major early genres and innovations included the first science fiction film in 1902, the first horror film and Western, and the first film to feature a "damsel in distress" in the early 1900s.
History of film
This document provides a brief history of film from 1890-2000, highlighting some key developments and influential movies from each decade. In the 1890s, Thomas Edison invented the Kinetograph, one of the first movie cameras. The first horror movie, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, was created in 1902. D.W. Griffith was an influential early director known for his editing techniques. In the 1960s, 2001: A Space Odyssey pioneered the use of green screen technology. Star Wars in the 1970s was one of the only major science fiction films of that decade and helped establish the practice of listing opening credits.
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The history of film began with early inventions like the zoetrope in the 2nd century AD and the magic lantern in the 1650s that used light and shadows to project moving images. In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison and his team invented the kinetoscope, one of the first motion picture cameras. Early films in the 1900s experimented with techniques like animation, special effects, and different genres. Important early movies included the first animated film in 1906 and Nosferatu in 1922, which was groundbreaking in its use of light and shadows.
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The history of film began in the 1880s with the invention of the first movie camera. Most early films produced before 1930 were silent. One of the earliest films was Roundhay Garden Scene filmed in 1888 in England. The Lumière brothers later developed the Cinématographe device for filming, printing, and projecting movies. The first public film showing occurred in Paris in 1895. As the silent film era continued, filmmakers began experimenting with special effects and animated films to enhance viewers' experiences. By the early 1900s, color film was also being developed, as the motion picture industry continued to evolve new techniques.
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The document provides a history of important developments in film from the late 19th century to the late 20th century. It describes early technologies like the praxinoscope and how they led to motion pictures. Important early films that helped establish genres and techniques are mentioned, such as The Great Train Robbery which helped establish narrative filmmaking. Influential directors and films are also noted, such as Alfred Hitchcock's contributions to horror and thriller films and Star Wars' impact on science fiction. The document concludes with Toy Story as the first fully computer animated feature film.
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Animated films were introduced after 1896 and included clay puppets and cut-out animations. Thomas Edison and Edwin Porter produced one of the earliest films in 1901 showing a comic scene. The Library of Congress began collecting motion pictures in 1893. In the 1920s, silent films were popular and played with live orchestral music. Some notable silent films included The Parade in 1919 and The Kid in 1921 starring Charles Chaplin. The Jazz Singer in 1929 was one of the first widely distributed sound films and also the first musical film to win an Oscar.
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The document provides a history of film from its earliest origins showing moving images and drawings in 1867 to modern developments. Key events and innovations discussed include the first motion picture camera and projector created by the Lumière brothers in 1895, the rise of silent films before 1930 and early color films. Early horror movie stars like Lon Chaney are also mentioned. The document then provides a timeline of the horror genre from the 1890s featuring early supernatural films to more recent supernatural and slasher films from the 2000s.
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1. Throughout film history, studio executives, directors and inventors worked to keep the medium relevant through continual adaptation as new technologies emerged.
2. Early pioneers like Eadweard Muybridge and the Lumière brothers developed technologies like the zoopraxiscope and cinematograph that captured motion and projected film, leading to the development of motion pictures.
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This document outlines the history of film from 1902 to 1994, highlighting several influential movies from different genres and decades that helped advance the medium. It notes that A Trip to the Moon in 1902 recognized differences between screen and real-time, while The Great Train Robbery in 1903 contained live stunts and was one of the first westerns. Later, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde in 1908 was among the first horror films, Gone With The Wind in the 1930s was one of the first feature-length films in color, and Shawshank Redemption in 1994 is considered one of the greatest films of all time according to IMDB.
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The history of film began in the late 1880s with the earliest films being silent and black and white. Some of the first films included 'Race Horse' from 1878 and films by the Lumiere Brothers. Sound was first introduced in films in 1927 with 'The Jazz Singer' although there had been some earlier experiments. Walt Disney created the first cartoon in 1928 featuring Mickey Mouse, which was still black and white at the time. Color films were discovered as early as 1902 but Technicolor became more common from the 1920s to 1950s, with films like 'The Wizard of Oz' being made using the new color technology.
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The name "Hollywood" originated from a Chinese man named H.J. Whitely saw hauling wood ("holly-wood") in 1886. The earliest films in the late 1800s used motion toys to create the illusion of movement. Hollywood became the birthplace of the American film studio system in the early 1900s. Early film cameras had basic levelling but no other movement, requiring films to be shot from stationary positions or moving vehicles. One of the first films to edit multiple shots together was the French film about the life of Jesus in the late 1800s.
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- 2. George Melies, A trip to the moon Considered the father of the narrative film screens first true artist Very much grounded into the theater mode of thinking. Had detailed scenes but all shot from the same angle, ‘like a viewer who had the perfect seat’ 1902
- 3. 1903 The great train robbery First film to use different type of editing and camera angles
- 4. Life of an American fireman. Edwin. S. Porter. Took stock images from the Edison library and spliced them together with stages scenes to create a fictional narrative. 1903
- 5. 1906 Humorous phases of funny faces The first ever comedy made
- 6. The first horror film Dr.Jekyll Mr.Hyde 1908
- 7. D.W. Griffith Revolutionized motion picture drama and found the technique of the art. 1916
- 9. The Wizard of the OZ First major movie motion picture to use Technicolor 1930
- 10. 1950 Singing in the rain It was the first musical to win An Oscar
- 11. 1960 2001 a space odyssey It was the first film created with the motion control camera and a blue screen
- 12. 1970 The Godfather It was the first Mafia film
- 14. Cinematographer Lumieres This was the first demonstration to a paying audience of Lumières 1985
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