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A History of Photography: Looking at the World

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Series of black and white frames depicting a woman moving from standing to sitting. Caption. Muybridge took 100,000 images of animals and humans in motion.

Using numerous visuals, presents the development of photography from the first ideas to the present. Describes the various processes which were invented and mentions many famous photographers.

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Runtime: 21 minutes 45 seconds

Topic: Arts
Subtopic: Photography
Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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Release Year: 1998
Producer/Distributor: Lucerne Media
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Black and white photo of people holding ceremonial banners attached to poles. Caption. The processions with the lighted candle.

Senior man stands on the lawn in front of a Victorian-style building. The sign next to him reads, "The Law Offices of Peter Miller".

Pool table stands in a room scattered with studio lights. Caption. To add warmth and atmosphere.

Photography set with a blue backdrop and a large studio light. Caption. The next stage of the set construction.

Round, modern white building seen from the courtyard at dusk. There are several tables with umbrellas in the courtyard next to 2 tall evergreen trees. The building has large windows revealing a circular staircase.

Streak of light across a night sky with a change in height of 15m and a length of 217m. Caption: If we know the distances and the time the shutter was open,

Four observatory telescopes pointed towards a starry sky. Caption: We have one record of the universe streaming by us.

Illustration of a child with his face turned up to the snow falling from the sky. Caption: Willie Bentley's happiest days were snowstorm days.

Wide shot looking down a busy urban street with 4 lanes in both directions, buzzing with cars and pedestrians. Street leads to a towering modern building in the distance.

Frame shows 2 teenagers and 2 adults around a table with artistic streams of light illuminating the scene. Spanish caption. Por eso es que esta fotografía es.