Edward Muybridge (Eadweard Muybridge)

Eadweard Muybridge was a pioneering photographer from the 19th century who revolutionized our understanding of motion. He is best known for his use of multiple cameras to capture sequences of images that show movement in detail, such as a running horse or a person jumping. His work provided the first way to study motion in a split second, influencing both photography and the development of motion picture technology. Muybridge's innovations helped bridge the gap between photography and cinema, making him an important figure in visual studies and entertainment history.