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George Eastman and William H. Walker developed the very first reel of film. It was at the time made out of sensitized paper
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Filming began in the 1890s as a bet on a horse running
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In the 1890s the first film production companies were established, called cinemas.
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continuity of action across successive shots was achieved and the close-up shot was introduced. Films at this time were called "chase films". This led to the creation of animation in movies.
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Based pn a true story, "The Great Train Robbery" directed by Edwin S. Porter was released. Edwin was a former camera man for Thomas Edison.
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Due to movies being only 5 cents at this time; Nickledeon theatres were created. It was a inexpensive way to watch films.
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Actors and actresses names' were kept unsaid in films so they wouldnt demand more money. By 1910 directors figured out that having stars would bring in more people and also more money. So they started including actors and actresses names in films.
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World war 1 changed films. It alowed directors to use propaganda and make a profit. This led to rise of Hollywood.
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In the 1930s, with world war 2 around, directors saw as an opportunity to make documentries to make a profit.
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The cartoon character "Donal Duck" was created and first brought to the big screen in the movie "The Wise Little Hen".
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The Golden Age of Hollywood refers to sound being introduced into films in the late 40s.
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Films trasitioned from mostly war documentries to fun, rock n' roll, and social changes such as the civil rights movement.
