Episode number 1 of Series “The Developing image”.
This program examines the pre-history of photography, discussing the concepts of visual perspective, mechanical devices leading to the invention of the camera, and the cultural needs that generated the invention of photography. The special qualities of the camera and its artistic capabilities are discussed.
Content notification
Our collection comprises over 40,000 moving image works, acquired and catalogued between the 1940s and early 2000s. As a result, some items may reflect outdated, offensive and possibly harmful views and opinions. ACMI is working to identify and redress such usages.
Learn more about our collection and our collection policy here. If you come across harmful content on our website that you would like to report, let us know.
How to watch
Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
305961
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Cameras
Crafts & Visual Arts → Cameras
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photographers
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)