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The First Video Camera
In 1888 Louis Le Prince invented the first video camera. Video cameras changed society for the better without them we wouldn't have motion pictures or some types of entertainment. The video camera was first used to create a motion picture. Without video cameras the news would be less engaging and things would be much different. Video Cameras have changed society for the better -
The First Motion Picture
William K. Dickson invented the first motion picture in 1889.He used types of celluloid roll film adding a seres of perforation long the sides that held up the film and moved it through a special camera. It didn't premiere until the year 1893 because he had to wait until the patent came through -
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Sound Movies
In 1923 Lee De Forest demonstrated sound-on-film process in which the sound was recorded optically through the film.Also known as "talkies" because of talking pictures. What he did changed film standards -
Consequences of the new Inventions
In a short time the introduction of live sound movies caused difficulty in production. The cameras were noisy so they invented a sound proof cabinet At the expense of not being able to move the camera around as frequently. For a time multiple camera shots were difficult to shoot but innovative technicians came up with ideas to make things easier. -
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The Golden Age of Hollywood
The 30s was the decade where sound and color became very popular and the different film genres. It was the era when silent films were no longer popular. Many popular movies were released in the thirties like Snow White,Gone with the wind and the first live action full color movie was released in 1934. A lot of changes happened in the 1930s for film like sound and color. It changed what movie are like today. -
Famous Movies from the Early 1900s
The first short film in 1902 A Trip to the Moon was only 13 minutes long but became very popular. City lights with Charlie Chaplin(one of the most pivotal stars in the early 1900s) came out in 1931. The Wizard of Oz witch they have made a lot of remakes after it and a play. The Wizard of Oz is still a popular film today.Many famous disney movies came out during the early 1900s like Snow White,Pinocchio,Dumbo, Bambi, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, and Peter Pan. -
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The Changes in Studio Systems
In the late 1930s the different movie studios exerted their influnce over choice films,writers,directors,actors, editing, and etc.Many famous film studios opened in the 1930s like 20th century fox,Paramount,Warner Bros.,and MGM. Many famous actors and directors started in the 30s. The 30s was a big decade in change for film industry -
Award Shows
The first award show was hosted in 1929 which is now known as the Oscars. The give awards to best movie,actress,actor,etc.They do this every year to honor the hard work of the actors and to make them feel appreciated. Some popular films were The Lord of the Rings,The Titanic etc. So these are some reasons why it is important to show this
