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Thaumatrope
John Aryton Paris invents animation that involves paper spinning around rubber bands. -
Praxinoscope
Charles Emili Reynaud invented the Praxinoscope in 1877. This was a more modern version of the zeotrope. It was made of images inside a spinning cylinder, viewed through mirrors on the sides. -
First Animated Film
The viewing of the first animated movie. It consisted of about 500 frames using a Theatre Optique method. This movie was created by Charles Emeli Reynaud. -
Snow White
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs premired as the first full-lenghth cel-animation movie. It was also the first full length movie in color, as well as the first full length movie produced by Walt Disney. -
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse's appearance in Steamboat Willy. This was Mickey's first appearence with sound. This was a huge leap in animation for both Walt Disney and the rest of the world.