The document discusses the kinetoscope, one of the first widely developed devices for viewing motion pictures. It describes how Thomas Edison was inspired to develop his own motion picture system after meeting with photographic pioneer Eadweard Muybridge. Though they discussed collaborating, Edison instead independently pursued the development of the kinetoscope until its completion, allowing people to view short motion picture films through a peephole viewer.

1. Kinetoscope

2. The Kinetoscope
• A kinetoscope is a device which allows people to
view motion pictures. The kinetoscope was one of
the first such devices widely developed and
distributed.

3. Edison and Muybridge
• An encounter with the work and ideas of
photographic pioneer Edward Muybridge appears
to have spurred Edison to pursue the development
of a motion picture system. Muybridge and Edison
met at Edison's laboratory in West Orange to discuss
the possibility of a collaboration however no such
partnership was a agreed. Edison and his Company
pursued the development of the motion picture
until its eventual completion.

4. The Kinetoscope in action
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRIjUYh3MEs