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Early Animation Devices

Early Animation Devices. Principles of optic illusion (persistence of vision)- the eyes ability to retain an image for roughly 1/20 of a second after the object is gone 24 frames per 1 second of film. Early Animation Devices.

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Early Animation Devices

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  1. Early Animation Devices Principles of optic illusion (persistence of vision)- the eyes ability to retain an image for roughly 1/20 of a second after the object is gone 24 frames per 1 second of film

  2. Early Animation Devices Thaumatrope-2-sided disk with 2 different images- spin it and images blur together

  3. Early Animation Devices Phenakistoscope- spinning disk with a series of images

  4. Early Animation Devices Zoetrope- revolving drum

  5. Film Pioneers Silent Films

  6. Thomas Edison Wizard of Menlo Park (moniker) 1st film camera/projector- Kinetoscope (1893) Inferior camera due to: immovable, bulky, allowed only one viewer at a time Eventually redesigned 1st camera into the Vitascope Greatest invention- incandescent light bulb and recorded sound Received Congressional Medal of Honor for his work

  7. The Lumiere Brothers Camera- Cinemtographe (1895) a combination of: camera, printer, and projector Created trick of reversing the film Created the 1st practical color photography process

  8. Edwin S. Porter Great Train Robbery (1903) 1st Western Strong Storyline, Well-composes and sophisticated camera work, excellent climax, excellent editing Camera use: Pans- included new plot elements, focused attention 1st to create: Shooting at someone's feet to make them dance Gun pointing straight at the audience and fired in their face

  9. George Melies Greatest contribution to film- Combination of traditional theatrical elements Through the accident of a jammed camera, discovered cinema had the capacity to manipulate time and space 1st to use the 1st double exposure, split-screen, dissolve Trip to the Moon (1902)- 1st Sci-fi film The rocket ship lands in the eye of the Man in the Moon

  10. Mack Sennett King of Comedy (moniker) Created Keystone Studios Main characters- Keystone Cops- incompetent buffoons Slapstick derive form Commedia Dell’arte Abundance of slapstick in contemporary cartoons

  11. Mack Sennett Sennett’s films lacked elaborate plot or story development Film formula- chases and messy fights Developed a set with of an elaborate circular structure with scenery painted on it- creating the effect of covering a lot of ground very fast on horseback

  12. Buster Keaton Wizard of Menlo Park (moniker) 1st film camera/projector- Kinetoscope- immovable, bulky, allowed only one viewer at a time Eventually redesigned 1st camera into the Vitascope Greatest invention- incandescent light bulb and recorded sound Received Congressional Medal of Honor for his work

  13. Charlie Chaplin The Little Tramp (moniker) Trademark look- ill-fitting suit, floppy over-sized shoes, bowler hat, cane Uses his films to make social comments Was investigated for “dangerous” party activities Labeled a Communist Was the 1st to use scientific DNA Paternity testing His re-entry permit was revoked (could not re-enter the U.S.) In 1972, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth and received an Academy Award for Outstanding Achievement and contributions to the film industry

  14. Charlie Chaplin Modern Times (1936) Film portrays the dehumanization of proletariat man by machines and the industrial age Film was a silent protest against advancing technology Film shows how consumer culture was growing but poor people felt they were left out When he slacks off working, he causes chaos for other workers

  15. Charlie Chaplin The Kid (1921) Directed by: Charles Chaplin Starring: Charles Chaplin, Edna Purviance, Jackie Coogan Genre: A comedy with a smile--and perhaps a tear Plot: The Tramp cares for an abandoned child, but events put that relationship in jeopardy.

  16. Jackie Coogan

  17. Charlie Chaplin The Great Dictator (1940) 1st talkie and biggest box office hit Plays two parts- Adenoid Hynkel (Hitler) and the little Jewish Barber Most memorable scene- Hitler and the globe Final Speech encourages us to unite and fight for a new world of peace

  18. F.W.Murnau Nosferatu(1922) Used expressionism- placing greater value on emotion

  19. The Artist (2011) Directed by: Michel Hazanavicius Starring: Jean Dujardin, BereniceBejo, John Goodman Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance Plot: A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions. Quote: “I won't talk! I won't say a word! ” Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director- Michel Hazanavicius, Best Actor in a Leading Role- Jean Dujardin

  20. Hugo (2011) Directed by: Martin Scorsese Starring: Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher Lee, Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen Genre: Action/Adventure/Drama/Romance Plot: Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery I nvolvinghis late father and an automaton. Quote: “If you've ever wondered where your dreams come from, you look around... this is where they're made.” Academy Awards for Art Direction and Cinematography

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