Film History

By Aaronc195639

  • First projector that would show motion pictures

    First projector that would show motion pictures
    The Lumiere brothers would take their projector to cafes and show motion pictures to audiences.

  • First movie

    First movie
    Edwin Porter created the first ever film with a plot and narrative. The movie was 12 minutes long and included 14 scenes. It was called "The Great Train Robbery".

  • Nickelodeans

    Nickelodeans
    Nickelodeans were places for people to view motion films. By this time they would be averaging 26 million viewers a week.

  • Movies move to Hollywood

    Movies move to Hollywood
    In order to leave the MPPC's grasp they took filming to the west. They took refuge in Los Angels.

  • Charlie Chaplin

    Charlie Chaplin
    By 1917 Charlie Chaplin was the biggest movie star in the world. He was making 1 million dollars a year.

  • Sound in film

    Sound in film
    In the 1920s is when motion pictures started using sound which were called talkies.

  • Color Film

    Color Film
    In the 1939 color in film first premiered with the wizard of oz and gone with the wind.

  • Block Buster Films

    Block Buster Films
    Thanks to JAWS the blockbuster era started.

  • CGI

    CGI
    In the 80s is when computer generated effects started.

  • Digital age

    Digital age
    By this time the majority of films stopped using film and started to digitally record their movies.

  • Streaming

    Streaming
    In 2010 is when streaming kicked off and you can now watch movies comfortably at home with your devices.

  • Covid 19

    Covid 19
    During the pandemic a lot of films were being shot outside of the states and were being released directly to streaming services.