The History Of Movie Making

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What is the Cinematographe?

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The Cinematographe is a device that combined a strong lamp and lens of a magic lantern with a shutter and film reel mechanism, used for early film projection.

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Who was Georges Méliès?

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Georges Méliès was a French filmmaker known for his innovative use of special effects and for creating narrative films in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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What is a key feature of early film making?

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Early film making often involved shooting travel scenes or scenes from daily life, as seen in the works of the Lumière brothers.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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'Cause and effect' refers to a text structure that explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What does 'comparison' mean in text structure?

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'Comparison' refers to a text structure that highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What was a significant discovery made by Georges Méliès?

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Georges Méliès discovered special effects by accident, which allowed him to create imaginative and fantastical films.

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How did the Lumières influence Méliès?

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The Lumières influenced Méliès by showing him how to film scenes of daily life, which he initially imitated before developing his own style.

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What is the importance of text structure in understanding a passage?

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Text structure helps readers understand the organization of information, making it easier to follow the author's ideas and arguments.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship in film making?

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An example is when Méliès's inability to buy a Cinematographe led him to design his own camera.

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What is a common theme in early films?

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A common theme in early films was the portrayal of everyday life and simple narratives.