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Thomas Edison
announced hes creation of the kinetoscope which projected a 50ft length of film in approximately 13 seconds -
Earl Hurd
applies for a patent for the technique of drawing the animated portion of an animation on a clear celluloid sheet and later photographing it with its matching background -
Walt Disney
created the first cartoon with synchronized sound called Steam Boat Willy -
Harry Smith
Harry Smith produced animation by drawing directly onto film -
Toy Story
Toy Story first full-length 3D CG feature film