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The First Camera
The making of the first camera took place in 1685, designed by Johann Zahn. But the camera was ultimately unsuccessful and needed major upgrades which came 130 years later. -
Roundhay Garden Scene
The first ever made film production. Made in 1888 by Louis Le Prince, the film was only 2.11 seconds long but still considered a movie. -
A Bet
Eadweard Muybridge made a bet that a horse galloping could have all four feet off the ground at the same time. For $25000 to prove who was right and who was wrong this kick started motion pictures. -
Thomas Edison Invents the Lightbulb
Thomas Edison invents the first Lightbulb. With this invention leads into more improvements for the film industry. It established a type of manual lighting. -
The Train Robbers
The first 10+ minute movie made. This production provided a real structured plot and chase scenes. Though the effects of the movie were seen as too explicit. -
The Nickelodeons
One of the most(if not the most) successful movie theaters made in the beginning 1900s. Each person was charged a nickel to attend/watch various films and live acts. -
Rise of Charlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin was a movie star in the silent comedy films. He made his first appearance in the film "The Tramp". Ever since he sky rocketed and became an icon. -
Technicolor
The more adequate creation of color in films. Technicolor elevated the use of color in movie films but required very bright sets and because of that actors/actresses may've suffered eye injuries. -
Mickey Mouse
In 1925, Hugh Harman drew multiple sketches of characters and came across something special. He finally concluded his drawings with the creation of Mickey Mouse. Who became an extreme icon to the animation department and has been repeatedly protected by copyright laws. -
The First "Talkie"
The first "talkie" was a movie production called "The Jazz Singer". First production to feature real audio and vocal lines. -
Creation of the Oscars
The Oscars are the ceremony where awards are given to actors for playing a part in a movie extremely well. Or movies are awarded for being great overall. -
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The first Disney movie. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs first debut at the Carthay Circle theater.
