Who Invented the Movie Camera?
Edison vs. Friese-Greene
Kids, Technology, Inventions, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction, Science and Technology, Natural World
| Author: | Karen Latchana Kenney | ISBN: | 9781541522459 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group | Publication: | January 1, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Lerner Publications ™ | Language: | English |
| Author: | Karen Latchana Kenney |
| ISBN: | 9781541522459 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Publication: | January 1, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language: | English |
Most people believe Thomas Edison was the mastermind of motion pictures. But what if another budding inventor filed a patent for a movie camera just before Edison? Photographer William Friese-Greene was well on his way to being the champion of movies before Edison shot his first film. You'll be on the edge of your seat as Edison and Friese-Greene face off to be the first to bring movies to the public. Dramatic technological advancements, unfortunate accidents, and more fill out this invention showdown. You'll never look at a movie camera the same way again!
Most people believe Thomas Edison was the mastermind of motion pictures. But what if another budding inventor filed a patent for a movie camera just before Edison? Photographer William Friese-Greene was well on his way to being the champion of movies before Edison shot his first film. You'll be on the edge of your seat as Edison and Friese-Greene face off to be the first to bring movies to the public. Dramatic technological advancements, unfortunate accidents, and more fill out this invention showdown. You'll never look at a movie camera the same way again!
