Emergent Technologies

John Marsonet’s ‘Persistence of Vision’: Reimagining Early Cinema

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In the 2023 Raindance Film School Student Showcase, filmmaker John Marsonet unveiled ‘Persistence of Vision,’ a compelling (speculative) documentary that breathes new life into the origins of motion picture technology. Through meticulous research and innovative storytelling, Marsonet explores the work of William Kennedy Laurie Dickson, a pioneering figure in early cinema. CIPPM researcher and Principal… Read more » about John Marsonet’s ‘Persistence of Vision’: Reimagining Early Cinema

CIPPM Researcher Uncovers the Hidden Narrative of Motion Picture Invention

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The invention of motion pictures wasn’t a single eureka moment, but rather a complex interplay of science, technology, art, and law. During Dr Claudy Op den Kamp’s Lemelson Center fellowship, she explored this rich history through an unexpected lens: copyright registration practices. At the centre of this story is the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893,… Read more » about CIPPM Researcher Uncovers the Hidden Narrative of Motion Picture Invention