National Cinema Day
On September 3 National Cinema Day honors movie enthusiasts around the country and encourages them to return to the theater and enjoy a movie on the big screen.
#NationalCinemaDay We all have fond memories of going to the movie theater. It was thrilling to see our favorite movie star on the screen. Without a box of fresh buttered popcorn and our favorite drink in hand, no movie was complete without a box of fresh buttered popcorn and our favorite drink. Were lucky, we might have some candy as well. Everyone is encouraged to attend a movie on National Cinema Day to relive the thrilling sensation of seeing your favorite movie star on the big screen.
Behind the scenes
Movies have existed since the late 1800s. Louis Le Prince is lauded for coming up with the idea of moving images on a screen. His Praxinoscope creation, a single-lens camera with the ability to shoot 12 frames per second, was His Praxinoscope. When Le Prince was killed by an unknown person, he was in the process of patenting his invention. Even though Le Prince died before his death, he inspired an industry that captivates us just as much as the original films did.
Thomas edison is credited with inventing the first device to sell a motion picture, although he was skeptical of his theory
5 early motion photos from the 5 first motion pictures
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- Blacksmith Scene in 1893 – Blacksmith Scene in 1893 – 1893 – Blacksmith Scene. 1893 – Blacksmith Scene. 1893 – Blacksmith Scene
- The Execution of Mary Stuart in 1895 – The Execution of Mary Stuart. 1895 – The Execution of Mary Stuart
- Le Manoir du diable, 1896 – Le Manoir du diable (The House of the Devil) (The House of the Devil) Le Manoir du diable (The House of the Devil)
- A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902) A Trip to the Moon (1902
Motion pictures have come a long way since the start. As technology has advanced, so has the manufacturing of what we see on the screen. The audience was awed by the ability to see moving people on the screen during the early years of movie production. Movies were black and white, with no sound, and no sound was heard. Live music was playing inside a theater for the majority of the time as the film came on the screen. Today, moviegoers can expect to see amazing graphics, realistic stunts, and even record top music scores.
Cinema celebrations
- Go to the movie with family and friends
- Buy movie tickets as a gift
- Rent a movie theater for a private party screening
- The history of the films has been documented by study
- On National Cinema Day, buy movie tickets for $3
Through the lense
This holiday is being promoted by The National Association of Theater Owners and The Cinema Foundation to encourage people to attend the theater. As a way to commemorate today, the foundation is now offering special screenings at participating theaters. www.nationalcinemaday.org If you would like more information about a participating theater in your area, visit www.nationalcinemaday.org.
