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Film was invented
They used "magical laterns", and the took some of the newly founded film and pasted them to the side and spun teh latern to give the illusion of motion picture. -
Magic Latern
These were used back then to showcase the beginning of film. They were engineered so that a photo strip was placed in them with a candle behind them, which allowed for movement, making the audience belive that the pictures were actually in motion. -
First Camera invented
The first camera invented was invented in approximately 1816 by Joseph Niepce. His process was very long, taking 8 hours to get the camera to working condition. This process was later refined by Louis Daguerre. -
Thomas Edison and his idea
He has an idea of making a contraption that would be able to show motion picture. He did this with the help of his assistant, who did most of the work. He made a profit from this for awhile, only showing one person at a time and charging them. -
First Private Screening
The first private screening of a film was held in France by Auguste and Lious Lumiere. They invented cinematography, which is a combination of camera and a projector. -
The projector was invented
The first projector was invented by the Lumiere brothers, in France. The projector was crucial to motion picture devlopment because the projector combined motion and picture. -
American Mutoscope Company
Motion picture company founded in 1895 and was very active until 1928. This company helped funding for motion picture films and it was the first company in the United States to be entirely dedicated to film. -
Motion Pictures Started
In Germany, Oskar Messter developed the first motion picture film, but it did not have any actual contribution to film until 1910. -
The first movie theatre opens
In Pittsburgh, the very first movie theatre opens up. This is important becaus ethis starts a revolution of movies and gaining profit. -
The first movie with sound
The first movie with sound came out in October. The movie was considered a talkie with The Jazz Singer. It became a major hit and this became the start of sound on film. -
The first cartoons with sound
Walt Disney creates the first cartoons with sound and motion. This adds a new category to film; sound. Now the audience can hear how things should sound rather than having to imagine it. -
The first Golden Globes
The first Golden Globe awards ceremony was held on 20th Century Fox Studios. The Golden Globes are held in honor of film production.
