William Friese-Greene

William Friese-Greene

Nacimiento : 1855-09-07, Bristol, England, UK

Muerte : 1921-05-05

Historia

William Friese-Greene (born William Edward Green) was a British portrait photographer and prolific inventor. He is principally known as a pioneer in the field of motion pictures. On 21 June 1889, Friese-Greene and civil engineer Mortimer Evans patented a 'chronophotographic' sequence camera, which takes its name from a description of the content. However, there is no record of a successful film projection as the claimed demonstration at the Chester Photographic Convention in 1890 was a failure. Friese-Greene's experiments in the field of motion pictures were at the expense of his other business interests and in 1891 he was declared bankrupt. To cover his debts he sold the rights to the 'chronophotographic' camera patent for £500. The renewal fee was never paid and the patent eventually lapsed.

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William Friese-Greene

Películas

Kino the Girl of Colour
Director
A demonstration of the Friese-Greene biocolour process.
Traffic in King's Road, Chelsea
Director
Formerly lost film rediscovered in 1996, directed by William Friese-Greene.
Hyde Park Corner
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Hyde Park Corner (also known as Leisurely Pedestrians, Open Topped Buses and Hansom Cabs with Trotting Horses) depicts life at Hyde Park Corner in London. It is claimed to be the first film set in London, as well as the first to be filmed on celluloid. It is currently considered a partially lost film, with only 6 possible film frames preserved as part of the Jonathan Silent Film Collection.
Leisurely Pedestrians, Open Topped Buses and Hansom Cabs with Trotting Horses
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Alleged silent black-and-white short film shot at Apsley Gate, Hyde Park, London. It was claimed to be the first motion picture until pre-dating footage shot by Louis Le Prince was discovered. It was never publicly shown and is now considered a lost film with no known surviving prints or stills.
Brighton Street Scene
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Lost film from 1888, directed by William Friese-Greene.