early motion pictures

Early motion pictures were short films created in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that captured moving images using simple cameras and technology. They used a series of still photographs shown rapidly in succession to create the illusion of motion, a process predating synchronized sound. These silent films often depicted everyday life, entertainment, or short stories, and they laid the foundation for modern cinema. The technology evolved from devices like the kinetoscope and early projectors, marking the beginning of film as a popular visual art form enjoyed by audiences worldwide.