This commentary provides a summarized description of the film and media historical milestones through to the Second World War. Multiple changes have occurred in the area of film since the invention of the motion pictures in the 1890s. Moreover, the techniques and effects used in the first film production companies have been modified over the years to come up with the recent technologies.
The development of the motion pictures technology in the late 18th century was cemented by the extensive experiments carried out around 1893. The experiments resulted to public demonstration on the use of kinetoscope. On the other hand, in other different parts of Europe such as France there were parallel efforts to develop film projection techniques. Towards the beginning of the 19th century, multiple American film production companies were faced with patent litigation challenges placed by Edison. This delayed the adoption of the existing technology by upcoming film production entities. The first domestic film projection systems were invented by Edison in 1910s (Abel 7).
The development of films narrating stories was another key milestone in the industry. Moreover, the narrative frameworks within the industry significantly shifted. It is pertinent to note that the changes incorporated the development of film exchanges, which allowed multiple view ship of different scripts. The enterprising players in the industry created unique travelling theatres popularly known as nickelodeons. However, the industry was destabilized by multiple legal challenges resulting from disputes regarding patents and copyrights. Within the same decade, the incorporation of the filmic narrator was a game changer. This is because exhibitors did not have to organize different pictures during the actual exhibition. On the contrary, editorial control of the film production companies was responsible for the organization of the pictures at the initial stages. The nickelodeons were popular in the large cities and among the middle class. Moreover, they formed a significant base for the establishment of early cinema across different regions of the world (Altman 12).
In France, the film frameworks were different and different terms were embraced during the same period. The café-concerts were the predominant areas where films were displayed. These were large halls where large and mass produced images would displayed for public view ship. However, in later decades different film producers recorded long performances. Religious films and programs were embraced in these parts of Europe. Another unique element of the film industry in France during the first decade of 19th century was the use of elaborate décor. However, the elaborate décor and construction of cinema places increased the cost of film production significantly.
Rental exchanges in the film industry in France in the years around 1904 were a significant milestone in the industry. It also contributed to the rise of the quality as well as quantity of the produced films. The exhibition sites would be regularly reconstructed and dressed in different ways depending on the programs to be presented. The Pathe films became predominate within that decade not only in Europe but also in America.
The infancy of the film and media industry was characterized by multiple styles and practices. It is inaccurate to consider the changes as a linear process. This implies that the process was guided b methods such as trial and error. The continuous research in the area of cinematic essence resulted to discovery of theater, which is easily replicable (Strauven, 23).
Works Cited
Abel, Richard. The cineÌ goes to town: French cinema, 1896-1914. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1994. Print.
Altman, Rick. Silent film sound. New York: Columbia University Press, 2004. Print.
Strauven, Wanda. The Cinema of attractions reloaded. Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, 2006. Print.
