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Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince (28 August 1841 – disappeared 16 September 1890, declared dead 16 September 1897) was a French artist and the inventor of an early motion-picture camera, and director of Roundhay Garden Scene.
A book review of Paul Fischer's biography of Louis Le Prince, the inventor of the first motion picture. The review explores the mystery of Le Prince's disappearance and his rivalry with Edison.
Learn about Louis Le Prince, the first person to create moving pictures, and his pioneering work in the medium of film. Discover why he disappeared in 1890 and how his legacy is honoured in Bradford, the world's first UNESCO City of Film.
Oct 28, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Louis Le Prince, the French inventor of the motion picture who disappeared in 1890. Discover the theories behind his mysterious disappearance and how he was posthumously recognised as the 'Father of Cinematography'.
Who is Louis Le Prince? Louis Le Prince is the true father of cinematography. A talented inventor with a vast knowledge of photography and film development. He held 5 patents for camera and projectors – Such as a 16-lens camera/projector combo and a single-lens camera capable of shooting at 5-7 frames per second.
Jun 22, 2015 · Louis Le Prince shot snippets of film, but disappeared before he was able to project them
Jan 7, 2020 · Learn about the French inventor who made the oldest motion picture in history and vanished without a trace, and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death and patent dispute with Thomas Edison.
