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An idea/phrase/opinion that is overused and shows a lack of originality
What are clichés?
He invented the phonograph and is credited with inventing the first motion picture camera and viewing device.
Who was Thomas Edison?
The first motion picture viewing device that was used a peep hole for a single person to watch a 16 second movie.
What is a kinetoscope
When you hire an artist to create an original work of art
What is Commission?
The main engineer in Thomas Edison's Research Lab that was in charge of the motion picture project.
Who was W.K.L. Dickson?
This invention by W.K.L Dickson that captured the movie on celluloid film
What is a Kinetograph?
This person has the role in the storytelling team that buys the script and funds the movie.
Who is the Producer?
He was the photographer who set the world on the path to motion-pictures because he was trying to settle a bet about a horse.
Who was Edward Muybridge?
This invention by W.K.L Dickson and Edison tried to pair sound from a phonograph with a kinetoscope
What is a Kinetophone?
This is usually the original member of the storytelling team. They write the script.
Who is the Screenwriter?
This person Compiled a book of Moods for Motion-Picture Pianists and Organists
Who was Ernö Rapée?
This process converted sound waves to light waves and allowed sound-on-film to work
What is the Tri-Ergon Process?
This person in the storytelling team hires the composer and licenses the music needed for the film
Who is the Music Supervisor?
His film, The Birth Of A Nation, was the first film to commission original music, was very controversial for it racist theme. Despite being considered a groundbreaking director, his legacy is clouded by his racist views
Who Was D.W. Griffith?
This invention allowed a larger audience to be able to hear the sound-on-film.
What is the amplifier tube?