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Invention of Kinematoscope
The Kinematoscope was a big development in the history of cinema. This invention was an improved rotating paddle machine to view (by hand-cranking) a series of stereoscopic still pictures on glass plates that were mounted in a glove box. -
Eadweard Muybridge takes the first successful photographs of motion
British photographer Eadweard Muybridge successfully takes the first photographs of motion. This event opened many doors within the film industry. -
The 1st Kodak Camera
Introduced by George Eastman, this "box camera" was the first camera put on the market and used film wound up on rollers. This camera was a small box shape that was lightweight. -
The 1st Private Screening
In 1895, the Lumiere brothers held the first private screening using their Cinématograph, combination of a camera and projector. This was the start of "theatres" where people gather to watch a private screening together. -
The 1st Movie Theatre
In Pittsburgh during 1905, the first theatre was built. This was a adaption from the Lumiere brothers first home screening but instead of standing around there were many rows of seats and one big white canvas that was projected on. -
The 1st Block Buster Film
Directed by D.W. Griffith, Birth of a Nation was the first blockbuster movie. The movie was revolutionary for its time because of its storyline, nothing had been seen like it before. -
Steamboat Willie
Steamboat Willie was one of the first cartoons and introduced one of, if not the biggest film character Mickey Mouse. This cartoon was also the first one to have synchronized sound. -
"The greatest year in film history"
Dur1939 has been named the greatest year in film because 10 different movies were nominated Academy Award. Some of the biggest and best movies were released during this year including The Wizard of Oz and Gone With The Wind. -
The 1st Golden Globe Ceremony
The first Golden Globe award ceremony was held at the 20th Century Fox Studios. This ceremony was a start to many, including the Oscars, VMA's, and many more that have branched off of this. -
The 1st 3-D Film
With the invention of the televion, theatre sales went down drastically and the industry needed to find a way to bring people back to the theatres. Once the popularity of them grew a little it skyrocketed. -
Motion Picture Ratings
In 1968, motion picture ratings were introduced. The ratings were categorized with with G, PG, R and X; later PG-13 was added. -
Introduction of the Steadicam
The steadicam, first introduced in Rocky, is a camera with machinery allowing a steady and smooth shot even over irregular surfaces. The steadicam introduced an entire new level of quality for movies from then on.
