history of film

 The evolution of cinema can be traced back to the advancements in photography during the 1820s, which spurred efforts to capture motion on film. In 1895, the Lumière brothers in France pioneered the public exhibition of moving images, charging admission for their screenings. They invented the Cinematograph an innovative device that functioned as a projector, camera, and film printer all in one.

Early films were typically brief, often lasting only a few minutes. They were shown in various venues where a screen could be set up and the environment could be darkened, such as music halls and fairgrounds. The content of these films ranged from local scenes and events to glimpses of foreign lands, lighthearted comedies, and significant happenings.

In terms of color, by 1906, the British Kinema color process had emerged, which was publicly introduced in 1909. This technique enabled the production of what were termed natural color moving images through the principles of color separation.

The integration of sound into film began with the use of phonographic cylinders or discs to synchronize audio with visual content. The Jazz Singer, released in 1927, marked a significant milestone as the first feature-length film to incorporate synchronized dialogue. This was achieved using the Warner Brothers Vitaphone system, which utilized a separate record disc for sound corresponding to each film reel.