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The 1st single lens video camera
Frenchman Louis Le Prince was a pioneer in cinematography. Prince created a single lens camera that shot sequences of moving pictures on paper film. -
First Kinetoscope Parlor
Thomas Edison created a way of viewing images in quick succession, even though he could make a much better version this way made more money. The Parlor was made for independent viewing and could not support an audience. -
First Permanent Movie Theater
This was "Tally's Electric Theater" and was in the state of California. -
Coloring In Film
The first film in color was called "A Trip to the Moon". It's a French film that runs 16mins, and the coloring was all hand done. Since then, the coloring area of film has only gotten better with time. The introduction of Technicolor inserts and color grading has pushed film in many different directions. -
The 1st Long Film
"The Great Train Robbery" was the first "long" film that ran 12 minuets long. It was something that gave people much inspiration and was all around an industry boost. -
Founding of the MPPC
The motion picture patents company was founded by Thomas Edison. This organization was to reinforce Edisons licensing system and created a huge monopoly. If you wanted to make a film with the nicest Edison cameras, then you had to pay the MPPC. -
Opening of the Mark Strand Theatre
This is widely acknowledged as the first super nice and lavish movie theatre. The building cost more than $1million to build. It was designed by Thomas W. Lamb and created a staple movie theater look. -
The Birth of a Nation
This was a silent epic drama directed by D.W. Griffith. It was three hours long and forced the ticket price of movies to go up, and to bring the nickelodeon era to an end. -
Charlie Chaplin's Big Release
After Chaplin signed a new contract for new distribution, he created "A Dog's Life". Many described the film to be a work of art and a big moment for Chaplin. After the release, he went on tour to raise money for the Allies of the First World War. -
Fall of the MPPC
There was much hatred for Edison from independent filmmakers. So, they moved to California to separate themselves form the New Jersey based MPPC. With that, the formation of the General Film Company, and WWI, the MPPC had to terminate the company. -
Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
The Academy was made to recognize the genius minds behind the films that we watch. The Academy of motion Picture Arts and Sciences are most known for their annual film awards show the "Oscars". -
Sound Film
"The Jazz Singer" was the first film to have sound. The revolution that was sound film made it's way across the world. In Japan, the sound films were taken up very slowly and steadily, but in India, it led to rapid innovation for the countries film industry.
