News — praxinoscope inventor

Eadweard Muybridge Eadwaeard Muybridge was born in Kingston upon Thames, England, on April 9, 1830, and passing away on May 8, 1904, was a pivotal figure in the history of motion pictures, although his direct involvement with the zoetrope and praxinoscope was limited. Muybridge's primary contribution to the field was through his pioneering work in motion photography, which laid the groundwork for the development of cinema. Muybridge's most famous work began in 1872 when he was hired by Leland Stanford, a Californian governor and race-horse owner, to settle a debate about whether all four feet of a horse leave the...

Praxinoscope Invented by Charles-Émile Reynaud Charles-Émile Reynaud, a French inventor and artist, played a pivotal role in the early development of animated films through his creation of the praxinoscope and its further development into the Théâtre Optique. His work was a significant step towards the motion picture industry.Born in Montreuil, France, on December 8, 1844, Reynaud was initially interested in science and mechanics. He also showed a keen interest in art, particularly in drawing and painting, which would later influence his inventions.Invention of the Praxinoscope, in 1877, Reynaud developed the praxinoscope. This invention was an improvement over the existing zoetrope....