Das lebende Lichtbild: Entwicklung, Wesen und Bedeutung des Kinematographen

"Das lebende Lichtbild: Entwicklung, Wesen und Bedeutung des Kinematographen" by F. Paul Liesegang is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the history, mechanics, and significance of cinematography, examining the development of early motion pictures and light projection devices. It provides insights into the inventions and pioneers that led to the creation of the kinematograph, highlighting its impact on education, science, and entertainment. The opening of the book presents the author's motivation for writing, stemming from various lectures on cinematography that revealed widespread public interest in the subject. Liesegang expresses the complexity of explaining the fascinating mechanisms behind cinematic motion, acknowledging that while his demonstrations were effective live, translating them into text while maintaining clarity poses a challenge. The introduction also includes descriptions of early image-making devices like the Thaumatrop and the Phenakistoscope, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of how these inventions laid the groundwork for modern filmmaking techniques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Liesegang, Franz Paul, 1873-1949
Title Das lebende Lichtbild: Entwicklung, Wesen und Bedeutung des Kinematographen
Credits Produced by Jana Srna, Matthias Grammel, Norbert H. Langkau
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language German
LoC Class TR: Technology: Photography
Subject Motion pictures
Subject Cinematography
Category Text
eBook-No. 56164
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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