Early Animation Tools Flashcards
(5 cards)
What was the Magic Lantern, and when was it popular?
The Magic Lantern, an image projector using pictures on sheets of glass, was a precursor to modern projectors and was popular in Victorian times.
What is a Thaumatrope, and who invented it?
The Thaumatrope, invented by John Ayrton Paris, was a children’s toy made of two images on the front and back of a spinning disc, creating the illusion of combined images.
What is the Phenakistoscope, and who invented it?
Invented by Joseph Plateau in 1832, the Phenakistoscope consisted of two discs, creating the illusion of movement when viewed through slots while spinning.
What is the Zoetrope, and when was it invented?
The Zoetrope, invented in 1834, is a cylinder with images on the inside. When spun, the images appear to move.
What is a Flip Book, and who patented it?
The Flip Book, first patented by Henry Van Hovenbergh in 1882, consists of sequential drawings on layers of paper that create the illusion of movement when flipped.
