Photographic Print : Edisons Vitascope
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Edisons Vitascope
This was one of Edisons several ingenious but ultimately impracticable attempts to invent the motion picture
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1894 Attempts Cinema Devices Ingenious Invent Motion Optical Ultimately
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of Photographic Prints featuring Edison's Vitascope. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Thomas Edison's early attempt at motion picture innovation. Experience the intrigue and curiosity of the early days of cinema history as you bring this piece of photographic art into your home or office. Rights Managed through Media Storehouse ensures the authenticity and quality of your investment. Add this unique conversation starter to your collection today.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image transports us back in time to the year 1894, when the world of entertainment was on the brink of a revolutionary transformation. In the foreground, Thomas Edison, the brilliant inventor and entrepreneur, stands proudly before his latest creation: the Vitascope. A precursor to the motion picture projector as we know it today, the Vitascope was one of Edison's many ingenious but ultimately impracticable attempts to bring the magic of moving pictures to the masses. The Vitascope was an optical device that used a series of perforated rolls, each containing a set of glass slides with hand-painted images. As the roll rotated, a powerful light shone through the slides, projecting the images onto a white screen. The device could project up to 12 images per second, creating the illusion of motion. Despite its technical prowess, the Vitascope faced numerous challenges. The hand-painted images were labor-intensive and expensive to produce, and the projector itself was bulky and complex. Moreover, the images lacked the clarity and detail of modern films, and the projector produced a flickering light that could be distracting. Yet, the Vitascope represented an important step forward in the development of motion pictures. Its invention paved the way for more advanced projectors, such as the Kinetoscope and the Cinematograph, which eventually led to the creation of commercial cinemas and the golden age of Hollywood. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the ingenuity and determination of one of history's most influential inventors. The Vitascope may have been an ultimately impracticable device, but it remains an essential chapter in the rich history of motion pictures.
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