Filmmaking history 101
The history of movie-making can be traced back to the late 19th century, when the invention of motion picture cameras and projection technology made it possible to capture and display moving images.
In the early days of cinema, films were short and simple, often consisting of a single shot of a stationary subject. The first motion picture, the Roundhay Garden Scene, was shot by Louis Le Prince in 1888. The first public showing of a motion picture was on December 28th, 1895, by the Lumière brothers in Paris.
In the early 1900s, the motion picture industry began to expand rapidly, with the first feature-length films being produced. The first narrative film, The Great Train Robbery, was released in 1903 and was a commercial success. This led to the establishment of the first movie studios, such as the Hollywood studios, which would come to dominate the industry.
During the 1910s and 1920s, the motion picture industry continued to grow, with the introduction...
