Cinema

By Aina & Linda
  • The birth of Motion Pictures

    The birth of Motion Pictures

    1891–1895: Thomas Edison and the Lumière Brothers develop the first motion picture cameras and projectors. 1895: The Lumière Brothers hold the first public film screening in Paris — often considered the official birth of cinema.
  • The Silent Film Era

    The Silent Film Era

    Filmmakers like Charlie Chaplin, D.W. Griffith, and Buster Keaton revolutionize visual storytelling. 1920s: Hollywood becomes the global center of film production. 1927: The Jazz Singer introduces synchronized sound — marking the end of the silent era.
  • The Golden Age of Hollywood

    The Golden Age of Hollywood

    Major studios (MGM, Paramount, Warner Bros., etc.) dominate. Color film advances with The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Gone with the Wind (1939). Genres like musicals, westerns, and film noir thrive.
  • Television & New Waves

    Television & New Waves

    The rise of television challenges cinema attendance. Cinemascope and widescreen formats attract audiences back. Bring realism and experimentation.
  • The Blockbuster and Digital Beginnings

    The Blockbuster and Digital Beginnings

    Jaws (1975) and Star Wars (1977) create the blockbuster model. Directors like Spielberg, Scorsese, and Coppola redefine modern filmmaking. Late 1980s–1990s: digital effects and CGI emerge (Jurassic Park, 1993).
  • Digital Revolution & Streaming

    Digital Revolution & Streaming

    Transition from film stock to digital cameras. Rise of computer-generated imagery (CGI) and 3D (Avatar, 2009). Streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube reshape film distribution and viewing habits.
  • Hybrid Cinema & AI Filmmaking

    Hybrid Cinema & AI Filmmaking

    COVID-19 accelerates direct-to-streaming releases. Virtual production and AI tools begin transforming how movies are written, shot, and edited.