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Reel Film Development
George Eastman and William H. Walker developed the very first reel of film. It was at the time made out of sensitized paper -
How Film Began
Filming began in the 1890s as a bet on a horse running -
Cinemas
In the 1890s the first film production companies were established, called cinemas. -
Motion Films
continuity of action across successive shots was achieved and the close-up shot was introduced. Films at this time were called "chase films". This led to the creation of animation in movies. -
"The Great Train Robbery"
Based pn a true story, "The Great Train Robbery" directed by Edwin S. Porter was released. Edwin was a former camera man for Thomas Edison. -
Nickleodeon Era
Due to movies being only 5 cents at this time; Nickledeon theatres were created. It was a inexpensive way to watch films. -
How Movie Stars Started
Actors and actresses names' were kept unsaid in films so they wouldnt demand more money. By 1910 directors figured out that having stars would bring in more people and also more money. So they started including actors and actresses names in films. -
World War 1
World war 1 changed films. It alowed directors to use propaganda and make a profit. This led to rise of Hollywood. -
World War 2
In the 1930s, with world war 2 around, directors saw as an opportunity to make documentries to make a profit. -
Donald Duck
The cartoon character "Donal Duck" was created and first brought to the big screen in the movie "The Wise Little Hen". -
The Golden Age of Hollywood
The Golden Age of Hollywood refers to sound being introduced into films in the late 40s. -
The 60s
Films trasitioned from mostly war documentries to fun, rock n' roll, and social changes such as the civil rights movement.
