Origins of Animation

By NitTove22

  • Émile Reynaud opened his popular Théâtre Optique in Paris, where he projected films that had been drawn directly on transparent celluloid

  • Raoul Barré + Bill Nolan opened 1st animation studio in NYC

  • Brothers Max and Dave Fleischer patented the rotoscope

  • Walt and Roy Disney invented disney company

  • Academy organised

  • First Academy awards

  • LA Radio Station 1 hour live broadcast

  • Flowers and Trees won 1st Oscar award for animation

  • Snow White won Academy Award

  • Beauty and the Beast was nominated for Best Picture

  • Disney released Toy Story first CGI movie

Want to make a timeline like this?

Use Timetoast to turn dates, events, milestones, and phases into a clear visual timeline you can build and share. Timetoast is a timeline maker for work, school, research, and stories.

Create your own timeline