MUYBRIDGE

What were Muybridge's contributions to motion pictures? What breakthroughs did he make? Why are they significant? What part of the story did you find the most interesting? Why?

He made photography a medium about time and motion. like freeze frames. many people found it unbelievable. Muybridge's big encyclopedia encompassed 20,000 positions assumed by women, men, children, and by animals. His work had strong graphic appeal, contrast with organic animal and grid. His photos are from an important moment in life. A natural moment.