Video Production History PDF

Video Production History Video production history refers to the chronological development of techniques, technologies, and events related to the creation and distribution of video content. It encompasses the evolution of cameras, recording devices, editing techniques, and the impact of video produc...

Video Production History Video production history refers to the chronological development of techniques, technologies, and events related to the creation and distribution of video content. It encompasses the evolution of cameras, recording devices, editing techniques, and the impact of video production on media and society. The birthplace of video production is generally considered to be Paris, France. Topics 1 Early Beginnings, Silent Film, and Sound 2 Golden Age of Hollywood and Television 3 Digital Revolution and Modern Day Trends Early Beginnings Zoetrope (1834): Invented by William George Horner. Created the illusion of motion using a sequence of drawings or photographs. Zoetrope Drawings inside the zoetrope are lit up, then spin quickly to create the illusion of motion. Early Beginnings Kinetoscope (1891): Developed by Thomas Edison and William Kennedy Laurie Dickson Allowed individuals to view moving pictures through a peephole Early Kinetoscope Silent Film Era (1890s - 1920s) Lumiere Brothers (1895): Auguste and Louis Lumière held the first public film screening on December 28, 1895, in Paris. Their film "Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory" is considered one of the first motion pictures. Lumiere Brothers Silent Film Era (1890s - 1920s) Charlie Chaplin: Became an iconic silent film star with works like "The Kid" (1921) and "City Lights" (1931). Known for his character "The Tramp." Clip Charlie Chaplin Introduction of Sound (1920s - 1930s) The Jazz Singer (1927) Directed by Alan Crosland, it was the first feature-length film with synchronized dialogue sequences. Marked the beginning of the “talkiesˮ era - this is when talking pictures became popular with audiences Transition from Silent to Sound Studios adapted new technologies like the Films Vitaphone system Significant impact on actorsʼ careers and film production techniques Golden Age of Hollywood (1930s - 1950s) What is the Golden Age of Hollywood? Characteristics of the Hollywood Golden Age: The golden age of Hollywood was a period in American Star Power filmmaking in which the five major studios, MGM, Paramount, Fox, Warner Bros., and RKO, dominated the Studio System production of major motion pictures, controlling every aspect of a film's production, from casting to shooting to Propaganda distribution. Emergent Filmmaking Devices Golden Age of Hollywood (1930s - 1950s) ✓ Major Studios and the Studio System: ✓ Dominated by studios like MGM, Warner Bros, Paramount, and 20th Century Fox ✓ Contract System for actors and crew ✓ Technicolor: ✓ Pioneered by Herbert Kalmus, first used in “The Toll of the Seaˮ 1922 ✓ Widespread use began with “The Adventures of Robin Hoodˮ 1938 Rise of Television (1940s - 1960s) Transition from Radio to TV TV became a household item in the late 1940s Networks like NBC, CBS, and ABC began broadcasting Impact on Cinema: Decline in cinema attendance Rise of television stars and new content formats The Digital Revolution (1980s - Present) CGI and Special Digital Cameras Streaming Platforms Effects Introduction of the First major use in Rise of platforms like digital video cameras “Star Warsˮ 1977 Netflix, Youtube, and in the 1980s and late in “Jurassic Amazon Prime Revolutionized film Parkˮ 1993 Changed the production and editing Expanded possibilities distribution and processes for storytelling and consumption of media visual effects Modern Day VR and AR AI in Video Production Emerging Technologies Virtual Reality VR) and AI tools for video editing, Innovations like 360-degree Augmented Reality AR scriptwriting, and even cameras and drones technologies directing Potential impact on future New immersive storytelling Examples include AI-generated video production and experiences deepfake technology consumption?