The History of Animation

By callieholden

  • The Magic Lantern

    The Magic Lantern
    Who: The "Magic Lantern" What: A simple form of image projector used for showing photographic slides. Where: Not documented Why: Used to project demonic, frightening images that convinced people they were witnessing the supernatural. Video: Early Animation 1 Magic Lantern https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gPCalHToW8
    Information: "History of Animation." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 12 Sept. 2016.
    Photo: https://web.stanford.edu/group/kircher/cgi-bin/site/?attachment_id=555

  • The Zoetrope

    The Zoetrope
    What- It was a cylindrical spinning device with several frames of animation printed. Person would look through holes to see.
    Who- William George Horner
    Where- Greek
    Why- pre-film animation device that produce the illusion of motion
    Info: "Zoetrope." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
    Photo: "Zoetrope." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
    Video: : How to make a zoetrope" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfAzr0GWknU

  • The Flipbook

    The Flipbook
    Who- John Barnes Linnett What- The flip book was used by flipping the pages fast showing animation movements. Where- founded in Germany Why- To bring animation alive and interactive. Info: "Flip Book." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
    Video: "Flip book Awesome" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuQlqF3-IYU Photo: "Flip Book." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.

  • Praxinoscope

    Praxinoscope
    Who- Charles-Émile Reynaud
    What- The Praxinoscope was the first known animated projected on screen
    Where- France
    Why- First known film watched on screen. A milestone. Info:"Praxinoscope." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016. Video: "My praxinoscope" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOItdZOGnx8
    Photo: "Praxinoscope." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.

  • Fantasmagorie

    Fantasmagorie
    What- The first animated movie using stick figures and morphed objects.
    Who- Emile Cohl
    Where- Europe
    Why- The start of traditional animation creation methods Info: "History of Animation." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016. Video: " Fantasmagorie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qa7TC8QhIMY
    Photo: "History of Animation." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.

  • First Feature Film Ever

    First Feature Film Ever
    What- El Apostol (using cutouts)
    Where- Argentina
    Why- Another form of animation shown, and progress made for entertainment (Now considered lost)
    Who-Alfonso de Laferrere Info- "El Apóstol." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
    Photo- "Quirino Cristiani, The Untold Story of Argentina's Pioneer Animator." The Untold Story of Argentina's Pioneer Animator. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
    Video- "EL APOSTOL movie trailer" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYnQuOv3gTI

  • Walt Disney and Warner Bros Breakthrough

    Walt Disney and Warner Bros Breakthrough
    What- A breakthrough of the company debuting "Steamboat Willie"
    Who- Walt Disney
    Where- United States
    Why- Starting the uproar of one of the most successful companies in the world Info:"History of Animation." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016. Video: "Steamboat Willie" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBgghnQF6E4
    Photo: "History of Animation." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs released

    Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs released
    Who- Walt Disney
    What- The movie was one of Disney's greatest achievements, bringing animation to another level.
    Where- USA
    Why- To show the increasing knowledge gained in animation Info- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 16 Sept. 2016.
    Photo- "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 16 Sept. 2016.
    Video- "Snow White" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQZ6zzLpoNQ

  • First Television Series

    First Television Series
    What- Crusader Rabbit was the first television series aired.
    Where- United States
    Why- To have an animated series for entertainment
    Who- Made by Alexander Anderson Info- "Crusader Rabbit." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
    Video- "Crusader the Rabbit 1" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3hHQvkUhJo
    Photo- "Crusader Rabbit." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.

  • Color Television Introduced

    Color Television Introduced
    What- Color TV came about changing entertainment
    Why- To appeal, draw, and invest them into the show more with colors
    Where- The US market Info- "History of Animation." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
    Photo- "March 25, 1954: RCA TVs Get the Color for Money." Wired.com. Conde Nast Digital, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
    Video- "Eisenhower first color broadcast" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOwhGzMU6UQ

  • Disneyland Opens

    Disneyland Opens
    What- Disneyland based off of animated films opens with rides based off of films and entertainment
    Who- Disneyland
    Where- California Info- My mind, I am a die hard disney fan
    Photo- " ." Digication E-Portfolio. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
    Video- " Grand opening of Walt Disney " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdfEbP9vz6Y

  • First 3D Film Made

    First 3D Film Made
    What- Abra Cadabra
    Who- Made by Alexander Stitt
    Where- Australia
    Why- To show advanced animation techniques for enjoyment to the audience Info- "Abra Cadabra (1983 Film)." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016. Photo- Sirinides, By Luke. "The Abracadabra." The Abracadabra. N.p., 22 Oct. 2015. Web. 15 Sept. 2016. Video- "Abra Cadabra" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST0EWiU9Cqo

  • Toy Story 3

    Toy Story 3
    Who- Made by Pixar
    What- Toy Story 3 makes debut and breaks records.
    Where- Worldwide
    Why- Earns more than 1 Billion dollars world wide, best animated film, released with surround sound.
    Info- Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
    Photo- Users, By 12. "Toy Story 3." Subscene. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Sept. 2016.
    Video- "Toy Story Clip" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nny1Du93z9o

  • The Creation of The Thaumatrope

    The Creation of The Thaumatrope
    What: The thaumatrope. It is a small disk with different pictures on each side. Strings are twirled quickly between the fingers, the pictures appear to combine into a single image Who: Sir John Herschel Where: London Why: It demonstrated the perspective of vision.
    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD0ovANHdqQ
    Info: "Thaumatrope." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2016.
    Photo: https://intelligentheritage.wordpress.com/2010/09/18/interesting-optical-device-thaumatrope/

  • CGI animation

    CGI animation
    Who- CGI
    What- An computerized way to create or contribute to images graphically
    Where- Computers
    Why- An easier way to create animation Info- "Computer-generated Imagery." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 16 Sept. 2016. Photo- Berman, Nat. "10 Types of Movie Technology That Changed the Industry Forever." Money Inc. N.p., 24 Aug. 2016. Web. 16 Sept. 2016.
    Video- "10 Clips CGI used in Movies" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghV21DlDOug