The Bet That Birthed the Motion Picture, Leland Stanford, Muybridge, and a Galloping Horse

The video explores the story of a horse and its connection to the invention of film. It begins with Leland Stanford's bet on whether a horse's hooves leave the ground during a gallop. To settle the debate, Edward Muybridge was hired to capture the motion using a series of cameras. His innovative approach led to the creation of motion pictures, influencing figures like Thomas Edison and the Lumiere brothers. The video highlights the significance of Muybridge's work in the evolution of media.

What was the main question that sparked the debate about the horse's movement?

• Whether a horse can run faster than a human

• If all four of a horse's hooves leave the ground during a gallop

• How long a horse can gallop without stopping

• The color of a horse's hooves

Who was hired to resolve the debate about the horse's gallop?

• Leland Stanford

• Edward Muybridge

• The Lumiere brothers

• Thomas Edison

What innovative method did Muybridge use to capture the horse's movement?

• A single high-speed camera

• 12 cameras with wired triggers

• A written description of the gallop

• A painting of the horse

What was the outcome of Muybridge's experiment?

• It showed that only two hooves leave the ground

• It was inconclusive

• It showed that all four hooves leave the ground

• It proved that a horse's hooves never leave the ground

How did Muybridge's invention influence the future of media?

• It was forgotten and had no impact

• It was used to improve horse racing

• It inspired the development of motion pictures

• It led to the creation of color photography