History of Animation

By willnopper

  • The Magic Lantern

    The Magic Lantern
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gPCalHToW8 The magic lantern was an early projector-like device that was used for projecting images onto adjacent surfaces. It was first illustrated by Giovanni Fontana and convinced people that they were witnessing the supernatural. Charliewarlie1980. "Early Animation 1 Magic Lantern." YouTube. YouTube, 20 Aug. 2014. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.
    "Magic Lantern." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.

  • Thaumotrope Invented

    Thaumotrope Invented
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD0ovANHdqQ The Thaumatrope was a disk with a picture on each side, that could be twisted and spun quickly to produce the illusion of moving objects. This device could also be used to display line by line poems. Chopsticks78. "Thaumatrope: Bird & Cage." YouTube. YouTube, 23 Jan. 2009. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.
    "Thaumatrope." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.

  • Zoetrope Invented

    Zoetrope Invented
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBg6dAE3mI0 The Zoetrope was a pre-animation film device which produced moving images through slits and mirrors in a spinning circular device. Its predecessor is over 5000 years old, and Zoetrope-like devices were used across the world. WebSuccessLocal. "Zoetrope Animation Toy Of A Galloping Horse | Zoetrope." YouTube. YouTube, 05 July 2012. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.
    "Zoetrope." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.

  • Flipbook Invented

    Flipbook Invented
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UocF4ycBnYE The flip book is effective through its use of a series of pictures shuffled in rapid succession to produce a motion effect. While flip books are considered to be primitive animation, modern technology allows for animators to reproduce CPU animations in the form of a flip book. Lgviewty. "Matrix Style Flipbook Animation." YouTube. YouTube, 14 Nov. 2007. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.
    "Flip Book." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.

  • First Film of the Silent Era

    First Film of the Silent Era
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6awj6b9aQ8U Charles-Émile Reynaud debut his animation "Pauvre Pierrot", which was preceded the more famous inventions of the Kinetoscope and Cinematograph. This animation was demonstrated in Paris, France, and is the only surviving work from Reynaud's presentation. D3rsty. "Pauvre Pierrot Emile Reynaud 1892." YouTube. YouTube, 31 Mar. 2012. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.
    "History of Animation." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.

  • Warner Bros is Born

    Warner Bros is Born
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJykcNhw2Vc&list=PLVhoDBdklic2EFa1M_CouZBRmzXEjRDbY&index=1 Despite being founded in 1923, Warner Bros became a pioneer in the synchronized sound. After first hesitating to expand the role of background sounds beyond the traditional background music, their synchronized productions were successful. CCCartoons. "Rookie Revue (1941)." YouTube. YouTube, 29 Jan. 2011. Web. 21 Sept. 2016.
    "Warner Bros." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016.

  • Steamboat Willie introduces Mickey Mouse

    Steamboat Willie introduces Mickey Mouse
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBgghnQF6E4 Steamboat Willie was directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. It synchronized sound and animation, and included character sounds and a musical score. It introduced the now-famous characters Mickey Mouse and his girlfriend Minnie. Disneyanimation. "Walt Disney Animation Studios' Steamboat Willie." YouTube. YouTube, 27 Aug. 2009. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.
    "Steamboat Willie." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2016.

  • First Full Length Film

    First Full Length Film
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6AMBBozEqI&list=PLBhUkRZjcbvuoF6NRiTy0czj17P9b1LyR Released by Walt Disney Productions, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first full length animated film. It was met with critical and commercial success, earning $8 million. Http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdFiEwNLNTLmizvmisBJrHA. "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - The Evil Queen Orders the Huntsnman to Kill Snow White HD." YouTube. YouTube, 22 Nov. 2015. Web. 21 Sept. 2016.

  • First Animated Television Series

    First Animated Television Series
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3hHQvkUhJo Crusader Rabbit was the first animated television show. The animation was extremely limited, and often lacked movement due to the small budget. Each episode featured a short, satirical storyline and ended in a cliffhanger. Candolex. "Crusader Rabbit Crusade 1 Episode 02." YouTube. YouTube, 18 Oct. 2006. Web. 21 Sept. 2016.
    "Crusader Rabbit." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2016.

  • Steve Jobs Co-Founds Pixar

    Steve Jobs Co-Founds Pixar
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB1Pukr0nFQ Pixar became a corporation in 1986 and was purchased by Disney in 2006. Pixar is best known for its CGI animated feature films. Http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4Zt51g0U5-1CpZcVjUrLw. "Pixar: Short Films #15 "Presto" (2008)." YouTube. YouTube, 14 July 2015. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.
    "Pixar." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.

  • First Feature Film Produced Exclusively in 3D

    First Feature Film Produced Exclusively in 3D
    VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ITeGRWcThw Monsters vs. Aliens was the first feature film to be produced entirely in 3D, instead of converted to 3D in a post-production process. It took approximately 45.6 million computing hours to produce the entire movie. SaneelGB. "Monsters vs. Aliens Clip." YouTube. YouTube, 21 Jan. 2013. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.
    "Monsters vs. Aliens." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2016.