Centuries before the invention of photography and celluloid film, magic lantern and illuminated glass slides were at the cutting edge of entertainment. This inventive 18th century technology dazzled and enthralled audiences as they watched projected animated pictures on a screen.
This short film explores key points in the history of the magic lantern and the special effects invented to create animation. It features authentic pre-cinema items from the NFSA collection collection.
4 ноя 2014
