Prolific Film Creators

Introduction

The Lumière Brothers were not the only ones to claim the title of the first cinematographers.  There were actually many other individuals working towards similar accomplishments.  These scientific discoveries revolutionized the way people view media, and led the way of modern cinemotagrapy

 

Task

Individually, you will be learning more about five prolific film creators.  The purpose is to 

-  Gain a better understanding of who they are, and the work they have done

-  Evaluate the way individuals perceived their work 

 

Process

Go to the following link, and answer the attached questions on Eadweard Muybridge:

- Link:  #1

  1. When and where was Eadweard born?
  2. State five facts from his early life
  3. What photographic dispute was Muybridge asked to resolve by California Governor, Leland Stanford?
  4. What type of cinematography did Eadweard specialize in making?

 

 

 

Go to the following link, and answer the attached questions on Etienne-jules Marey:

-  Link:  #2

  1. When and where was Marey born?
  2. State five facts from his early life
  3. In 1882, what photographic tool did Marey invent?
  4. In 1894 Marey created Le Mouvement, what did it include?

 

ONLY WATCH A LITTLE BIT!

 

 

 

 

Go to the following link, and answer the attached questions on Ottomar Anschutz:

-  Link:  #3

  1. When and where was Anshutz born?
  2. State five facts from his early life
  3. In 1882, what photographic tool did Anshutz invent?
  4. Where could a person locate Anshutz's invention Electrical Schnellseher?

 

 

Go to the following link, and answer the attached questions on William Friese-Greene:

- Link:  #4

  1. When and where was William born?
  2. State five facts from his early life
  3. What photographic work was William involved in in 1889 -90?
  4. Why was William considered the most maddening man in British filmmaking history?

 

Evaluation

"Movement is life.  Moving pictures will satisfy something deep inside all people in the world."

       -  William Friese-Greene (1855-1921)

With the many pioneers in film making history, we saw vast advancements in film making technology.  Along with that, we saw several individuals take up the craft to create magic on the screen.  Below you will preview The Kingdom of Faries.  On your own, please create 3 paragraphs outlining the following:

- What is the clip about?

- How did the creator tell the story without sound? (How did the actors convey complex emotions)

- What emotions was the film trying to evoke from the person watching it?

 

 

Conclusion

Make sure to put your name on your work, and place in the basket at the back of the room.