Tonight I'm not so much posting a blog as video I found interesting. We shoot mostly on video now, and digital video at that. Much of what this old public domain movie explains is actually "simulated" when it comes to video. The basic principles, however, remain the same. Tricking our eyes is a fairly simple task for something like an animated flip book, but getting that work with projected film becomes a bit more complex, as you'll see. Some of the mechanics involved for overcoming the problems involved with creating a clear image are amazing when you consider the time in which film began and even just how long ago this particular film was made. It all starts with persistence of vision, but you can watch the video to see the details. Enjoy.
All of the original copyright info is there, but the movie has since been passed into the Public Domain. Discuss. Ask questions. Marvel at old technology.
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