Top 10 Historic Moments in the World of Film

You may have wondered to yourself time and time again, what is THE most historic moment in film ever? Whether it's a film itself, a big advancement, infamy, anything, I have come up with the Top 10 Historic Moments in the World of Film. Let's begin:

10. Walt Disney is Formed, 1937

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the first film to be made by Walt Disney Productions, which would end up becoming the most successful film company ever. Their talent has now been spread out among live action films and TV shows.




9. First Horror Film, 1896

The Haunted Castle is known as the first horror film in history, although it was originally discovered the images were meant to amuse rather than disturb. However, it's still regarded as the first "Scary" film.


8. "Sequels" Introduced to Film, 1916

"Fall of a Nation, a sequel to the very popular "Birth of a Nation", was the very first sequel in the history of film making. Unfortunately, the film is now lost, and all that remains is a few stills that are unknown if they are from the movie or the original Birth of a Nation.


7. 3D First Introduced to Film, 1903

"L'arrivée du train" was shown using 3D glasses in 1903, and the tradition would continue for years, and getting popular in the 50s.


6. Color Introduced to Film, 1903 and 1912
  
"Vie et Passion du Christ" of 1903 was the first film to have color, but was stencil based color. The first natural color in film was in "With our King and Queen Through India" in 1912.


5. CGI Introduced to Film, 1973 and 1976


Computer Generated Imagery was rendered possible in 1968, but first used in a film in 1973, in "Westworld", where 2D computer animation was used. 3D computer graphics were first used in 1976's "Futureworld", and sequel to Westworld. Although CGI has it's flaws, it is a very important part in film history.


4. Animation Introduced to Film, 1906


Humorous Phases of Funny Faces is the first known film with animation. Though animation wasn't as popular back then, it would gain popularity later.


3. Academy Awards Introduced, 1929


The Academy Awards have become the ultimate film award ceremony, and winning one of these awards is basically like climbing Mount Everest without a scrape in under an hour. The two biggest awards that night were "Outstanding Picture", won by "Wings", and "Unique and Artistic Production", won by "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans".


2. Synchronized Dialogue Introduced to Film, 1927


The Jazz Singer was the first film to have the sound of spoken word coming from the actual actors mouths. Unfortunately, the sound era would start off slow, with 1929 said to be one of the worst years in film, as that was the year sound films became widespread.




1. "First Motion Picture Ever Made", 1888


Only 2 to 4 seconds long, depending on who you talk to, Roundhay Garden Scene has the distinction of being the first motion picture ever made. It is available on Youtube, and I highly recommend viewing it, as none of your favorite films would even exist without this.

Is there any I missed? Leave your ideas in the comments!