This Day in History August 17, 1908

By Ruth on August 17, 2013 in children, history, movie history
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This was certainly news to me, and maybe to you, too.  On this date in 1908, the very first animated cartoon was created.  Émile Eugène Jean Louis Courte was the animator who released his work Fantasmagorie.  For this two-minute work, he produced about 700 chalkboard drawings.  The title means “dream-like,” and this fit the cartoon well since there was no real story.  He made each drawing on a glass plate and then traced over them with minor shifts.  Early animation always amazes me, but I had no idea it went back so far in history.  I would say that animation today owes this original a great deal of gratitude.

For more information:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0000682/

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/cgi/fantasmagorie-2008-5759.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasmagorie_(1908_film)#cite_note-Beckerman2003-1

http://mubi.com/films/fantasmagorie

http://famousdaily.com/history/first-animated-cartoon-fantasmagorie-cohl.html

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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