Origins Film Worksheet.

When was the first film shown to an audience?
The first ever film that was shown to an audience was shown on the 28th of December 1895.

In What country was the first film showed to an audience?
The first film that was showed to an audience was shown in France.
What was it called?
The Film was called, L' Arrivee O' Un Train A La Ciolat.

Who was the editor?
The film was not editing so therefore there was no editor.

What was the audiences reaction? Why do you think they reacted like this?
The audience were shocked and surprised when they first watched the film. Many members of the audience tried to run away when the train started moving on the screen because they thought it was a real train coming towards them. They reacted this way because it was something new and very strange to them.

Who is the "father of cinema"? Why?
Louis Lumiere is known as the father of cinema because it was him who invented the cinematographe (The first machine which helped project films onto a screen to show an audience.

Who was the first film star? Why?
Auguste Lumiere was the first film star, he was staged in one of te first ever films.

What else did he do?
Auguste Lumiere made many contributions, he helped with the invention and construction on the cinematography.

Who saw no futurre for cinema?
Although he played a big part in the begining of cinema, Auguste Lumiere saw no future in cinema.

What film did George Meliees make in 1902?
La Voyage Dans La Lune (A Voyage to The Moon.)

What developments was Melies known for?
He discovered the 'Stop Trick' - in 1896. He used multiple exposures, TimeLapse photography and Dissolves.

Which American rock band used Melies as their insperation? How?
The Smashing Pumpkins used George Melies as thier insperation by naming the ship in their video 'Tonight Tonight' 'Melies'.

Who directed 'The Great Train Robbery' in 1903?
Edwin Stanton Porter directed 'The Great Train Robbery'.

Describe the film and why was is to successful?
In this film a train gets robbed by some highjackers. It was so succesful because it was the longest film yet, it was shot in different angles, and shot inside and out.

What is a Nickelodeon?
A nickelodeon is an olden day theatre which cost a nickle to get into.