History of Animation (Zeth)

Phenakistoscope made by Joseph Plateau

Sep 25, 1823

ThaumatropeThis device was created by John Ayerton

Sep 25, 1827

2 pictures you had on a desk when you spin it it turns into one.

Praxinoscope invented in France in 1877

Sep 30, 1877

its narrow viewing slits with an inner circle of mirrors

seeing the Lumiere’s new invention in 1895

Sep 30, 1895

He had been a magician and expert in special effects for the theater.

Walt Disney

Sep 30, 1913

Walt Disney relocated to Southern California, following the lead of many motion picture studios.

Celluloid made from 1914 through 1920, several film and animation houses.

Sep 30, 1914

The John Bray Studio was one of the most influential studios

Otto Messmer In 1919

Sep 30, 1919

, Otto Messmer created Felix the Cat for the Pat Sullivan Studios.

Silent Movie Era of the 20’s in 1920

Sep 30, 1920

Sound was not added until 1927; all of the movies were silent.

Fleischer Studios 1920

Sep 30, 1920

Max and Dave Fleischer created Koko the Clown” and the “Out of the Inkwell” series in the 1920’s.

Golden Age of Animation 1930 – 1950

Sep 30, 1930

By the 1930s, many film studios were in California and had their own animation departments.