Film History

EditDroid

The EditDroid was a computerized analog NLE (non-linear editing system), developed by Lucasfilm.

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L'Arroseur Arrosé

It has the distinction of being the earliest known instance of film comedy, as well as the first use of film to portray a fictional story.

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Life of an American Fireman

The film was long considered important for its unusual editing style, being considered the earliest example of cross-cutting...

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Roundhay Garden Scene

It was recorded at 12 frames per second, runs for approximately two seconds and is the earliest surviving motion picture.

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A Trip to the Moon

A Trip to the Moon is the first science fiction film, written and directed by Georges Méliès.

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The First Photograph Ever Taken

The history of the first photograph taken in 1826.

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The Great Train Robbery

Considered a milestone in film making, the film used a number of innovative techniques including cross cutting, double exposure...

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Horse in Motion

Considered the first motion picture, it photographed a horse in fast motion using a series of twenty-four cameras. 

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Vol Libre – World’s First CG film

It was the world's first film using fractals to generate the graphics. 

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