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Magic Lantern
The magic lantern was invented before 1671 however this is the oldest known publication of a magic lantern. "Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae" by Athanasius Kircher. The magic lantern projected an image using light and a lens. Information and Image:"Magic Lantern". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 20 Sept. 2016. -
Phénakistoscope
The phenakistoscope was invented independently by Joseph Plateau and Simon Stampfer within the same month of November, 1832. A phenakistoscope is a disc with a rod in the middle to spin it so that images on the outside appear to become animated Information: Phenakistoscope. (2016). Wikipedia. Retrieved 29 September 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenakistoscope Image: Phenakistoscope. (2016). Wikipedia. Retrieved 29 September 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenakistoscope -
Flip book
The flip book was invented by John Barnes Linnett in September of 1868, when Linnett filed for a patent under the name 'kineograph', which means 'moving picture'. A flip book is a book with each page containing sequential images so it makes an animation when flipping through the pages quickly. Information: "Flip Book". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 29 Sept. 2016. Image: "Gifprint - Convert Animated Gifs To Printable Flipbooks". Gifprint.com. N. p., 2016. Web. 29 Sept. 2016. -
The Enchanted Drawing
Directed by J. Stuart Blackton, The Enchanted Drawing was the first animation recorded on standard picture film. Blackton uses an easel and physical objects along with stop-motion to make it appear as if the face he draws on the easel is animated and interacting with physical objects. Information and image: The Enchanted Drawing. (2016). Wikipedia. Retrieved 30 September 2016, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Enchanted_Drawing -
Humorous Phases of Funny Faces
Directed by J. Stuart Blackton, Humorous Phases of Funny Faces was the first animated film recorded on standard picture film which had standardized film gauge sizes and number of feet in each roll.The animation utilizes stop motion to show various scenes drawn on chalkboard. Blackton also uses cutout animation in a scene where a dog jumps through a cutout hoop. Information and picture: "Humorous Phases Of Funny Faces". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. -
El Apóstol
Directed by Quirino Cristiani, El Apóstol was the first animated feature film. The film was a satire about Argentinian politics, however, a fire destroyed the producers film studio, including the only copy of the film. Information: "El Apóstol". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. Image: "Image Gallery For El Apóstol ". FilmAffinity. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. -
My Old Kentucky Home
Directed by Dave Fleischer, My Old Kentucky Home was the first animated film with synchronized sound and animated dialogue. The animation featured a cartoon dog who at one point has synchronized mouthing of words. Information: "My Old Kentucky Home (Film)". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. Image: "Orphan Toon Musings–“Follow The Ball”: Max Fleischer’S Forgotten Sound Cartoons". The Home For Orphan Toons. N. p., 2008. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. -
King of Jazz
Directed by John Murray Anderson and Paul Fejos, King of Jazz was the first animated film that was filmed in Two-color Technicolor. The film is a collection of musical animations with no story. Information and Image: "King Of Jazz". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. -
Flowers and Trees
Directed by Burt Gillett and produced by Walt Disney, Flowers and Trees was the first film produced in three-strip Technicolor. The film was about these trees, flowers, and mushroom and flowering in the springtime. Information and Image: "Flowers And Trees". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. -
Fantasia
Produced by Walt Disney and released by Walt Disney Productions, Fantasia was the first film to have stereophonic sound, also called surround sound. The film matched various short animations with classical music, from Mickey Mouse as a magician to the story of evolution. Information and Image: "Fantasia (1940 Film)". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. -
Crusader Rabbit
Created by Alexander Anderson and Jay Ward, Crusader Rabbit was the first animated television series. The original series aired from 1949 to 1952, totaling 195 episodes. Each episode features Crusader Rabbit and his friends and rivals on an adventure each episode. Information and Image: "Crusader Rabbit". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. -
Melody
Directed by Ward Kimball and Charles Nichols and produced by Disney, Melody was the first animation produced in stereoscopic 3D. The animation had a Professor Owl who teaches bird children about the importance of melody in music. Information and Image: "Melody (Adventures In Music)". Disney Wiki. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. -
The Adventures of André and Wally B.
Directed and written by Alvy Ray Smith, The Adventures of André and Wally B. was the first fully computer animated film. The animation follows the character André and an pestering bee, Wally B. Information and Image: "The Adventures Of André And Wally B.". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. -
Wizards and Giants
Directed by Andrés Couturier and Eduardo Sprowls, Wizards and Giants (Magos y Gigantes in Spanish), was the first Adobe Flash made animated film. Information: "Magos Y Gigantes". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. Image: "Magos Y Gigantes | Obón Abogados, S.C.". Obon.com.mx. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016. -
Dinosaur
Directed by Ralph Zondag and Eric Leighton, Dinosaur was the first animated film to be released on Blu-Ray. While the film originally released on May 19, 2000, the Blu-Ray release was over 6 years later. Information and Image: "Dinosaur (Film)". Wikipedia. N. p., 2016. Web. 30 Sept. 2016.
