Phenakistoscope

The Unaccurrate History of Animation

By souj_unlimited

  • Phenakistoscope invented

    Phenakistoscope invented
    It produced an illusion of movement.
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    The Unaccurrate History of Animation

  • Kinetoscope

    Kinetoscope
    Kinetoscope invented by Thomas Edison- projected a 50ft length of film in approximately 13 seconds.

  • Winsor McCay produced a cartoon called "Gertie

    Winsor McCay produced a cartoon called "Gertie
    The "Trained Dinosaur" consisted of 10,000 drawings. It was shown as a film in the theaters and also as a multi-media event on stage with McCay interacting with the animated Gertie.

  • STEAMBOAT WILLIE was the first successful sound animated film

    STEAMBOAT WILLIE was the first successful sound animated film
    This was the start of Mickey Mouse and launched the Disney studio of today.

  • Warner Bros. Cartoons was born.

    Warner Bros. Cartoons was born.

  • Well- known character Woody The Woodpecker is created.

    Well- known character Woody The Woodpecker is created.

  • Animation for TV commercials becomes an important segment of the animation industry.

    Animation for TV commercials becomes an important segment of the animation industry.

  • Producer Steve Krantz and director Ralph Bakshi make the first X-rated feature in the USA.

    Producer Steve Krantz and director Ralph Bakshi make the first X-rated feature in the USA.

  • The Simpsons starts as "spots" on the Tracy Ullman Show.

    The Simpsons starts as "spots" on the Tracy Ullman Show.
    It later is still running strong in 2014!

  • Toy Story is created.

    Toy Story is created.
    It is the first full-length 3D CG feature film ever created.