Films
The very first motion picture.
The Horse in Motion
This man created the first motion picture.
Eadweard Muybridge
Which device was created in order to display the very first motion picture?
The Zoopraxiscope
Which device was created in order to display the very first motion picture?
The Zoopraxiscope
The first motion picture came about due to a bet over if all four of a horse's hooves leave the ground at one point when they are at full trot.
True
These motion pictures depict everyday life.
Actualities
This man was hired by Thomas Edison to creating a device that would animate photographs.
William K. L. Dickson
This special effects technique takes place when the filmmakers colors in the individual strips of film to give off a more colorful look.
Color in Film
What device did Edwin S. Porter use to display his motion pictures?
Projectorscope
In order to showcase the first motion picture, the images had to be drawn onto a disc and spun around a device that would display it and create motion.
True
The types of performers that would appear in Edison and Dickson's motion pictures.
Vaudeville Performers.
These two created the Cinematographe.
The Lumiere Brothers
This special effects technique takes place when portions of the camera screen are painted black with different shapes so that no light can expose the film.
Matting
This would be cut into strips of film in order for it to be sent through a motion picture capturing device without creating a blur.
Sprocket Holes
The Lumiere Brothers showcased EIGHT motion pictures during their initial Cinematographe demonstration at The Grand Cafe.
False (13)
The first long motion picture that would feature storylines and editing techniques.
A Trip to the Moon
This man is known as The Father of Special Effects.
George Melies
This special effects technique makes it seem as thought two objects appear within one another at the same time.
Double Exposure
Which TWO devices did Thomas Edison and William K. L. Dickson invent? What did they do?
Kinetograph: Camera For Creating Motion Pictures
Kinetoscope: View Motion Pictures
George Melies was given permission by the Lumiere Brothers to use the Cinematographe.
False
The first motion picture to feature camera movement.
The Great Train Robbery
This man is known as America's first major motion filmmaker.
Edwin S. Porter
This special effects technique takes place when half of the camera screen is covered allowing for the actor to seemingly work alongside themselves.
Split Screen
List the limitations of the Kinetograph.
- Required electrical power in order to function.
- Camera could not be moved due to its size.
- Needed sunlight in order to capture motion pictures.
- Editing was not possible.
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In "The Great Train Robbery" Edwin S. Porter implements a TILT CAMERA MOVEMENT when he moves the camera UP to keep track of the outlaws.
False (He implemented PAN by moving the camera to the LEFT)