Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating Edison's Vitascope Poster Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an intriguing image of Thomas Edison's early motion picture invention, the Vitascope, this poster is a must-have for history buffs and film enthusiasts. The high-quality print is sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and comes with a rights-managed license, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity. Bring a piece of cinematic history into your home or office and start a conversation with this unique and thought-provoking piece."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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