Film History and Genres

Film History

• The first film ever made: "Roundhay Garden Scene" (1888) by Louis Le Prince
• Early film pioneers: Thomas Edison, William Kennedy Dickson, Auguste and Louis Lumière
• Silent film era (1890s-1920s): Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd
• Introduction of sound: "The Jazz Singer" (1927) by Warner Bros.

Film Genres

• Action: fast-paced, high-energy, often with stunts and special effects
• Comedy: humorous, light-hearted, often with satire or irony
• Drama: serious, emotional, often with character development
• Horror: frightening, suspenseful, often with supernatural elements
• Romance: emotional, sentimental, often with romantic relationships

Film Production

• Pre-production: scriptwriting, casting, location scouting, budgeting
• Production: filming, cinematography, lighting, sound recording
• Post-production: editing, visual effects, sound design, music composition
• Distribution: marketing, release, exhibition

Film Techniques

• Camera angles: close-up, medium shot, long shot, over-the-shoulder
• Camera movements: pan, tilt, dolly, tracking
• Lighting: natural, artificial, high-key, low-key
• Editing: cut, fade, dissolve, montage

Film Industry

• Major film studios: Warner Bros., Universal, Paramount, Disney, Sony
• Independent film: low-budget, outside of mainstream studios
• Film festivals: Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, Oscars

Film History

• The first film ever made is "Roundhay Garden Scene" (1888) by Louis Le Prince, lasting 2.11 seconds.
• Early film pioneers include Thomas Edison, who invented the kinetograph, and William Kennedy Dickson, who developed the kinetophone.
• The Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, held the first public screening of a motion picture in 1895.
• The silent film era (1890s-1920s) was marked by the rise of comedians Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd.
• Sound was introduced in films with "The Jazz Singer" (1927) by Warner Bros., revolutionizing the industry.

Film Genres

• Action films are characterized by fast-paced, high-energy sequences, often featuring stunts and special effects.
• Comedies are humorous and light-hearted, frequently incorporating satire or irony.
• Dramas are serious and emotional, focusing on character development and complex storylines.
• Horror films are frightening and suspenseful, often featuring supernatural elements.
• Romance films are emotional and sentimental, centering on romantic relationships.

Film Production

• Pre-production involves scriptwriting, casting, location scouting, and budgeting to prepare for filming.
• Production encompasses the actual filming, including cinematography, lighting, and sound recording.
• Post-production consists of editing, visual effects, sound design, and music composition to refine the film.
• Distribution involves marketing, releasing, and exhibiting the film to the public.

Film Techniques

• Camera angles include close-up, medium shot, and long shot, as well as over-the-shoulder shots.
• Camera movements can be panning, tilting, dollying, or tracking to create dynamic scenes.
• Lighting techniques can be natural or artificial, with high-key and low-key lighting used to create mood and atmosphere.
• Editing techniques include cutting, fading, dissolving, and montage to convey narrative and emotion.

Film Industry

• Major film studios such as Warner Bros., Universal, Paramount, Disney, and Sony dominate the industry.
• Independent films are made on a low budget, outside of mainstream studios, often with a more personal or niche focus.
• Film festivals like Sundance, Cannes, Toronto, and the Oscars showcase new and innovative films.

Explore the history of film from its beginnings to the introduction of sound, and learn about different film genres including action, comedy, and drama.