History of Animation

The Magic Lantern was created

Jan 1, 1650

1) The Magic Lantern used a translucent oil painting, a simple lens, and a candle to project images onto a large surface, and was one of the earliest known forms of animation.
2) Photo - photo of the magic lantern
3) Video - video of the magic lantern - Charliewarlie1980. "Early Animation 1 Magic Lantern." YouTube. YouTube, 20 Aug. 2014. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.

The Thaumatrope

Jan 1, 1824

1) The thaumatrope had different images on all sides with two pieces of string attached to the object. When the strings were pulled, the images would combine to form one uniform image with both separate pictures shown.
2) [Photo](intelligentheritage.wordpress.com) - image of the thaumatrope
3) Video - video of the thaumatrope - Chopsticks78. "Thaumatrope: Bird & Cage." YouTube. YouTube, 23 Jan. 2009. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.

The Phenakistocope

Jan 1, 1831

1) The phenakistocope is a circular disk animation device that contains a number of slightly altered images. When the phenakistocope is spun, it appears that the images are moving. This was the first illusion of animation.
2) Photo - photo of the phenakistocope
3) Video - video of the phenakistocope -"Phenakistoscope 2012." YouTube. YouTube, 15 Sept. 2012. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.

The Zoetrope

Jan 1, 1834

1) The zoetrope is a cylindrical spinning device with varying frames around the object. When the zoetrope is spun the images move quickly in a circular motion to create the illusion of moment. It was created by William Horner.
2) [Photo](www.cutoutfoldup.com) - image of the zoetrope
3) Video - video of the zoetrope - WebSuccessLocal. "Zoetrope Animation Toy Of A Galloping Horse | Zoetrope." YouTube. YouTube, 05 July 2012. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.

The Flip Book

Sep 6, 1868

1) The flip book was created in 1868 by John Barnes Linnett. It featured a small booklet with flimsy pages that could flip easily. An artist draws slightly varying images on each page so that when the pages are flipped the illusion of animation is created.
2) Photo - photo
3) Video - video - "Flip Book Animation." YouTube. YouTube, 02 Nov. 2011. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.

Humorous Phases of Funny Faces

Apr 7, 1906

1) Humorous phases of funny faces is considered to be first animated film recorded on standard picture film by James Stuart Blackton. It used techniques such as stop motion to make the cartoon images appear to be moving.
2) [Photo](publicdomainreview.org) - photo
3) Video - video - LibraryOfCongress. "Humorous Phases of Funny Faces." YouTube. YouTube, 08 Oct. 2009. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.

Gertie the Dinosaur

Sep 14, 1914

1) Gertie the Dinosaur is an animated film created by Winsor McCay. It is the earliest film to feature a dinosaur, and was innovative in the "trick" film category that was interactive with an audience.
2) [Photo](viewerscommentary.com) - photo
3) Video - video - Tmiwijones. "Gertie the Dinosaur (Winsor McCay, 1914)." YouTube. YouTube, 18 June 2008. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.

Walt Disney Opens new studio

Oct 16, 1923

1) Walt Disney and Roy Disney created a new studio in Los Angeles, California after their previous studio went bankrupt. They would establish themselves as a dominant animation force in the United States.
2) Photo - photo
3) Video - video

Steam Boat Willy

Jul 29, 1928

1) Steam Boat Willy was created by Disney in the early 20th century, and was a short animated film about Mickey Mouse. It was the first film to debut Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and it was the first animation to include synchronized sound.
2) Photo - photo
3) Video - video - Disneyanimation. "Walt Disney Animation Studios' Steamboat Willie." YouTube. YouTube, 27 Aug. 2009. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.

Looney Tunes

Apr 19, 1930

1) The first Looney Tunes animated short film, "Sinkin' in the bathtub" is created and sparks the cartoon animation craze.
2) [Photo](www.bcdb.com) - photo
3) Video - video - 261BlahBlahBlah. "Looney Tunes-Sinkin' In The Bathtub (1930)." YouTube. YouTube, 17 June 2011. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was created

Jan 13, 1937

1) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first full length cel animated films and Disney's first full length film. It was produced by Walt and Roy Disney in Los Angeles, California.
2) [Photo](newrepublic.com)
3) Video - Http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHNQNc3arKwqmPzz4wwIlg. "Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (1937)." YouTube. YouTube, 20 July 2014. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.

Fantasia

Nov 13, 1940

1) Fantasia was one of Disney's early masterpieces behind Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It was a long animated film that introduced stereophonic sound for the first time in animation, making it a true landmark in animation history.
2) [Photo](en.wikipedia.org) - photo
3) Video - video - "Fantasia (1940) Full Movie - Joe Grant." YouTube. YouTube, 14 May 2016. Web. 19 Sept. 2016.

The Television Era

Jan 1, 1951

1) Color television first became a commercially available item in 1951 and became one of the hottest markets in the United States. TVs began to reduce the amount of people who would watch animated short films in theatres.
2) [Photo](blog.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk)
3) Video - Nakedaza. "RCA Color Television Commercial (1961)." YouTube. YouTube, 12 Dec. 2009. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.

The Flintstones was created

Sep 30, 1960

1) The Flintstones was the first animated television show that featured a series in the United States, and would be closely followed by the Jetsons.
2) [Photo](en.wikipedia.org)
3) Video - Woody558. "The Flintstones Theme Song." YouTube. YouTube, 31 Dec. 2008. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

Dec 4, 1969

1) A Boy Named Charlie Brown was the first G - rated television movie premier and sparked many more TV shows that would be aired on Prime Time television.
2) [Photo](www.fivecentsplease.org)
3) Video - AdamCroc. "A Boy Named Charlie Brown." YouTube. YouTube, 28 Aug. 2014. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.