CIN201Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Unit, Electrical Engineering, Photophore
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Part i: the transition to sound and technology"s role in history. Lm"s social and political importance the importance of studying popular culture and not just high brow art. Lm as an instrument of revolutionary potential how did the introduction of sound destabilize the industry? where did sound come from? silent lm wasn"t ever really silent many attempts were made to incorporate sound into lm. 1894: dickson recorded sound on a wax cylinder that could be played back. peepshows were synced with recordings so people could watch the shows and listen on headphones at the same time. 1902-1914: gaumont chronophone lms. used two records that would play at the same time sound accompaniment in nickelodeons was always prevalent, either with an orchestral or performative musical show late 1920s: synchronous sound tracks, but not necessarily with dialogue. Western electric electrical engineering firm that produced small machines like parts of the telegraph, telephone, etc.
