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Magic Lantern
The Magic Lantern was an early version of the modern projector. This tool was used to project oil paintings on a glass lens and was used in schools all through the 1800's. The background of this object is very incomplete and there is not a definite inventor known. Info: "Magic Lantern." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DOXsRjP2-E -
Zoetrope
The Zoetrope is one of several early animation techniques and showed the illusion of animation by displaying a sequence of images. This object was suggested by William George Horner. The object was cylindrical and was able to be viewed my many people at once. Info: "Zoetrope." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBg6dAE3mI0 -
Pauvre Pierrot
This animated show was considered the first animated project and was seen by over 500,000 people by 1900. The show was created by a frenchman by the name of Charles-Emile Reynaud. This creation contained over 500 individually painted images and lasted around 15 minutes. Information: "Pauvre Pierrot." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD_OpiV8b_4 -
The Humpty Dumpty Circus
The Humpty Dumpty Circus was an animated short film made by J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith. This short film was the first film to use the stop motion technique. This video featured a circus full of acrobats and animals in motion. Info: "The Humpty Dumpty Circus." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2016. Video: no found video -
Fantasmagorie
Fantasmagorie was a french made animation film made by a man named Emile Cohl. Fantasmagorie is comsidered the first traditional (hand drawn) animated film however the creator, Emile Cohl, was not recognized as a pioneer for animtaion until the 1960's, long after he had died. Info:"Fantasmagorie (1908 Film)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2016. video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEAObel8yIE -
Gertie the Dinosaur
Gertie the Dinosaur was a animated cartoon created by a man named Winsor McCay. This animation is the first cartoon to feature a dinosaur. McCay original played the cartoon live during the Vaudville act. Info: "Gertie the Dinosaur." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGXC8gXOPoU -
Steamboat Willie
Steamboat Willie was the first animated show with sound that synchronized with the characters in it. This cartoon was created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. The show was produced through Walt Disney Productions and was released by Celebrity Productions. Also this film was the introduction of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Info: "Steamboat Willie." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBgghnQF6E4 -
Looney Tunes
The Looney Tunes is a cartoon show consisting of many short films. This show lasted during the golden age of animation (1930-1969) and had massive success. The main character, Bugs Bunny, is seen as a cultural icon and even has his own hollywood star. Info: "Looney Tunes." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-iYVsVBeR4 -
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is considered the first ever fully animated movie. This film was created by Walt Disney Productions. This movie was also awarded an honorary Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards. Recently this movie named the greatest American animated film of all time. Info: "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 Film)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtWcPgDjPrM -
Crusader Rabbit
Crusader Rabbit was the first cartoon series that was specifically created for television. This show was created by a man named Alex Anderson and he worked for Terrytoons studios. Through Crusader Rabbits success many other shows followed . Info: "Crusader Rabbit." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3hHQvkUhJo -
The Moxy Show
The Moxy Show was the first cartoon created by cartoon network. The show consisted of many skits and was made using 3-d animation techniques. The show was specifically created by a man named Brad DeGraf and was the starting point for many more cartoon network shows to come. Info:"The Moxy Show." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6CUDKDlaNo -
Toy Story
Toy Story is a cartoon that is a family favorite for many families around the world. The cartoon was created by Pixar Animation studios and Walt Disney Studios. Toy Story was the first full movie film created by computer animation. Info: "Toy Story." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hl1VQNuVhM -
Space Jam
Space Jam was a movie created by Warner Bros Pictures and featured characters from Looney Tunes and Michael Jordan. The movie was created to fictionally explain what Michael Jordan did while he was retired for a year. The movie opened at #1 and grossed over $230 million dollars. Info: "Space Jam." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKNy-MWjkcU -
Frozen
Frozen is an animated movie that was created by Disney. This movie is the highest grossing animated movie of all time and is well deserved because of its funny characters and well made animation. The movie has created an impressive $1,287,000,000 in worldwide sales. Info: "Frozen (2013 Film)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2016. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbQm5doF_Uc
