Cinematographe

The cinematographe was an early motion picture camera and projector invented by the Lumière brothers in 1895. It was a lightweight device capable of recording moving images onto film and projecting them onto a screen, marking a significant advancement in filmmaking technology. Unlike earlier devices, the cinematographe combined recording and projection functions in one unit, enabling films to be easily shared and viewed publicly. Its invention played a crucial role in the development of cinema as an entertainment medium, making motion pictures accessible to broader audiences and laying the foundation for modern film projection systems.