The Evolution of Film

After watching this video, what are some of the aspects of the history of film that stood out to you?  What makes them seem significant?

    Some aspects of the history of film that stood out to me were the advancement of the art and capabilities of filmmaking. We can see that the earliest instances of films were essentially just moving pictures of normal everyday things like people, animals, or trains. However, the artistic possibilities began being explored and we can see stories being created. As filmmaking develops further, we see more and more artistic choices being made; such as dramatic lighting of the film noirs or the unique framing of shots. What goes hand in hand with the artistic elements is how the capabilities advanced as well. For instance, the introduction of Technicolor bringing a whole new depth with the artistic potential through color. Now, color theory and more major principals of traditional art can also be applied in the visuals of filmmaking. Furthermore, with the development of CGI, scenes that would've been impossible to shoot or very dangerous can now be done in much safer and more controlled environments. The advancement of tech also helped to bring costs down, which meant that people could take more creative liberties with what they make.