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What happened when people watched a train arrive in a movie in 1896?
Some people shouted and jumped from their seats because they thought the train was real.
What technology was introduced in movies during the 1920s?
Sound (talkies) was introduced.
Who invented the Sensorama in 1957?
Morton Heilig.
Why did many directors prefer black-and-white movies when Technicolor was introduced?
They thought color was less artistic and were used to black-and-white films.
What problems did actors face when sound was added to movies?
They had to remember their lines, and some lost work because of their unusual accents.
Why did movie studios become interested in 3D movies in the early 1950s?
Ticket sales were falling, and studios wanted a new way to attract more people to the cinema.
According to the article, what is one similarity between the introduction of sound and the introduction of color in movies?
At first, many people were not impressed or resisted the change, but both eventually became standard in the movie industry.
Why does the writer describe some movie technologies as "fads" and others as shaping the future?
Some technologies became popular for a short time and then disappeared, while others continued to develop and permanently changed how movies were made and experienced.
Based on the reading, do you think Virtual Reality is more likely to be a fad or the future of movies? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.
Answers may vary. Example: I think VR could be the future because movie directors are becoming interested in it again and it can make viewers feel like they are inside the action. However, the text also suggests it may be expensive and not everyone may enjoy it, so only time will tell.