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Persistence of Vision? The Phi Phenomenon? Zoetropes? Camera Obscura? Kinetograph? What part do these concepts and inventions play in the history of movies? Find out with a short video that launches an informative playlist on film history.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pause the video frequently to permit viewers to ask question and clarify understanding
- Use the video to launch a film studies unit
Classroom Considerations
- Some viewers may be overwhelmed by the format that includes the narrator's rapid pace and frequent asides
- The first three videos in the Crash Course playlist focus on inventions that led to motion picture films
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- The video ends with a recap of the key points discussed
- Includes silent film style captions
Cons
- None