History of Animation
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Objective
I can explain how technological advancements have influenced the evolution of animation.
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Practice
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Describe how the zoatrope created the illusion of movement.
Explain the difference between the Kinetoscope and the cinematograph, and why the cinematograph was a significant advancement.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe how the invention of the Kinetoscope influenced the development of motion pictures. Explain how the cinematograph improved upon earlier animation technologies, like the zoatrope, and why this was important for the future of movies. How did the technology of stop motion animation contribute to the creation of special effects in early movies?”
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