The declaration that 80-90% of all silent films made in the U. S., plus 50% of all U. S. films produced before 1951 (when they created safety film) are already lost forever makes the preservation of the film accessories (posters, movie stills, presbooks, etc.) as the remaining historical documents of this social media even more imperative. BUT...what good is it to preserve these historical production stills if you can't identify them Production Code Basics - For Movie Still Collectors is the first reference book written on how to use movie still production...
The declaration that 80-90% of all silent films made in the U. S., plus 50% of all U. S. films produced before 1951 (when they created safety film)
Although it is generally considered a product of the 19th century, the road to motion pictures actually began thousands of years ago. Through the years understanding of optical and vision phenomena grew, leading to the inventions and technologies that ultimately created todays cinema. This book outlines the journey of today's cinema from a cave in Spain to a storefront in New Orleans. The major inventors and inventions are covered along the way leading to "America's First Movie Theater."
Although it is generally considered a product of the 19th century, the road to motion pictures actually began thousands of years ago. Through the year...
