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Initial Development of Motion Pictures
The initial development of motion picture cameras celluloid photographic film. -
The First public broadcast
The first public film was shown in New York City in 1896. For several years, films were silent, often accompanied by organists in urban theaters who would play music to fit the mood of these silent films. -
Bombay Talkies
It wasn’t until the 1920s that “talkies” came into being. Finally, moviegoers could go to a theater and watch a film where a person speaking on screen seemed as if they were literally in front of them speaking in real life. -
Television video camera
The first video camera to capture color images appeared in television studios in late 1950's. -
Films ruled the world for decades.
Films ruled the world for decades,but then another revolution in technology happened the VCR was invented. -
VHS tapes
VHS tape VCR's became somewhat affordable for well-to-do people. It was the Japanese company, JVC, which spearheaded the sale of VCR's to the general public. -
Camcorders
Sony successfully released the first Betamax camera. For news organizations and ushered in the age of portable video cameras. -
Digital Video is invented
The International Telecommunication Union creates the first digital video. -
The Decline of Betamax
Sony introduced the first chip-based camcorder called Video 8 Handycam. -
Now These Days
Now people usually use their phones as cameras. Or sometimes just use their cameras.
