Motion Pictures ANNOTATION
Describes the invention of the motion picture, the impact it has had on modern culture, and the patterns of change that resulted from its discovery and use.
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Cameras have been capturing the world since as long ago as the early 1800s. The dawn of motion pictures emerged from the imagination of innovative men who brought still photography to new heights with moving images rolling across screens. Motion Pictures explores the development and evolution of motion pictures from the early days of still photography to today's modern technology of DVDs and satellite TV. Also explored is how this favorite pastime impacted economic growth with the creation of a brand-new industry.