he was one of the earliest film special effects director or cinematographer . he used double exposures and substitution stop techniques to achieve many special effects that where revolutionary for the era of film he lived during.
He was born on December 8th, 1861 and died January 21st, 1938.(aged 77)
George Melies made 500 movies in total
George Melies, a French Cinematographer, he had his own version of Verne"s moon shot out around the early l900"s between l903-09. Melies was also a stage magician another trade on illusion.
special effects
"A Trip to the Moon" (1902). Made by Geroges Melies.
well around 1872 was the first "moving picture" google Eadweard Muybridge. But 1902 was a big year, films stopped being about just motion and started being about stories, check out George Melies. Ignore the voice over please!
george melies
George Melies made 500 movies in total
George melies is so important to animation because he gave the idea of stop motion animation. he also was the first animator to include special effects in his films.
It was there right at the beginning. Try the George Melies films from about 1900, maybe a little earlier.
George Melies, a French Cinematographer, he had his own version of Verne"s moon shot out around the early l900"s between l903-09. Melies was also a stage magician another trade on illusion.
In "Hugo Cabret," George Melies is known for his creativity, passion for filmmaking, and determination to create magical worlds through his films. He is also shown to be nostalgic about his past accomplishments in cinema and ultimately finds a sense of purpose and rediscovered joy in sharing his work with a new generation.
He lived in Paris, France
In the movie "Hugo Cabret," Georges Melies's wife is Jeanne d'Alcy. She was an actress who appeared in many of his films.
Georges Melies made the film.
The cast of Melies in Color - 1992 includes: Tato Kotetishvili Laurien Piek Suzan Piek Charlot Piek Ineke Smits
"Un Petit Diable" (1896).
Yes he was a professional magician/illusionist and filmmaker.