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1872
Edweard Muybridge experiments with motion photography. He photographs horses running with a sequence of 12 cameras and strings them together to give the illusion of motion. -
1900
Filmmakers begin to employ basic editing techniques to string together shots into narratives. Several full-length films were produced during this decade. -
1912
Film industry migrates from New York to Los Angeles, hence the birth of Hollywood. Because of WWI, Hollywood filmmakers usurp those of France and Italy. -
1920
The horror, action-adventure, and romantic comedy genres are popularized. -
1927
What is now known as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is formed. -
1928
“Talkies” have now been solidified as the norm. -
1930s
The 1930s gave us some of the first Remakes and Sequels, as well as the beloved Universal Monster flicks, including featuring Dracula, Frankenstein, Mummies, Werewolves, and many more. -
1950s
There is a newfound emphasis on spectacle in the form of Widescreen (Often Biblical) Epics and the introduction of 3-D. -
1968
The Hays Code is abolished, paving the way for more boundary pushing and experimentation in 1970s cinema. -
1980s
The 80s mark a return for studio-driven cinema, with high-concept tentpole films and the emergence of the Blockbuster. -
1984
The PG-13 rating is introduced. -
1993
Jurassic Park comes out, showcasing the effectiveness and opportunity of CGI. -
2009
Avatar comes out, later to become the highest grossing movie of all time. The film ushers in a 3-D trend.