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George Eastman invented flexible film.
It is multiple images stored onto the plastic strip.
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Thomas Edison was the inventor of the motion picture camera patterned it this year.
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The first demonstration for the public was done in France.
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The company Dickson creates many 15 second films using Thomas Edisons invention. These were one of the first videos ever made.
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This was the first introduction of the Television at the World Fair in Paris.
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In 1905, John P. Harris and Harry Davis opened a five-cents-admission movie theater in a Pittsburgh storefront,
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The invention of the Cathode Ray Rube was made to create television images
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This innovation or movement in the culture was extremely significant. Families were now embracing the TV as a family activity and began to bring people together in a way we never imagined. The shortcomings is that it takes a way from real human interactions. This is how we now share quality time with people. I personally have Monday nights spent with my best friend watching a TV show and I know many people spend their time with friends doing the same. This will diminish communication.
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The first broadcast was done in London England. It was a British play called "The Man with the Flower in His Mouth." Watch it here:
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There was 4 television networks. This was the first year that rural areas also got a taste of the television.
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The first all colored television sets were invented and sold for $1000. More than half of America owned a television at this time.
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Zieneith Company invented the flash matic wireless remote, light activated. Intersting video on the history or remotes:
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During the presidency this was put on the television program
This brought the candidacy to the people allowing them to not only hear but see what was going on. I dont think anyone saw shortcomings of this. This change in technology impacted the election allowing people to really get involved with it and spend times around the TV watching this. It affected relationships with the candidates allowing the people to get more attached.
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The first plasma display was invented by the U of Illinois.
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VHS was introduced to the market.
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Cabale programing through satellite fed cable was introduced and the start of home dish owners begins.
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first wide screen was 16 by 9 inches
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starting value was $20,000
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Movies being sent to peoples homes.
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This changes how the regular consumer watched tv. A personal recorder that allows the viewer pause a live show, records shows that they may have missed and skip pesky commercials and ads.
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allowing people to not have to watch ads and watch shows from the comfort of their own home instantly
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America makes the switch
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This will eventually diminish the need for movie theaters
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CGI will get so good that in 100 years we will not even need actors.
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This technology highlights relaxation and entertainment allowing us to be together or alone but be entertained. What it doesn't highlight is experiencing interaction for yourself it teaches us how to relate and interact without us having to experience anything. It can even mask loneliness because of the connections you feel with the characters in the show.
