Kaleidophone 1827 - precursors of film and movie
Sorry for the voice acting, but I'm from Ukraine and don't speak English well. The kaleidophone, invented in 1827 by Charles Wheatstone, is a unique device that has been of interest to many people over the years. In this article, we will examine the history and workings of the kaleidophone and its relationship to the development of visual media. Please support me with like, comment or repost. The kaleidophone is a "philosophical toy" that produces moving optical figures. There are several different versions of the device, but in all cases, a slender rod is fixed at one end and has a shiny bead attached to the other end. As the rod vibrates, the spot is seen to describe Lissajous curves in the air, like a spark whirling about in the darkness. The name "kaleidophone" was derived from the kaleidoscope, an optical toy invented in 1817 by David Brewster. Wheatstone's photometer, which compares the brightness of two lights, was likely inspired by the kaleidoph...