Development of Motion Pictures

Development of Motion Pictures

 

In commemoration of the motion picture research conducted in 1878 and 1879, by Eadweard Muybridge, at the Palo Alto stock farm, now the site of Stanford University. This extensive photographic experiment portraying the attitudes of animals in motion was conceived by and executed under the direction and patronage of Leland Stanford. Consecutive instantaneous exposures were provided for by a battery of 24 cameras fitted with electro-shutters.

 

California Registered Historical Landmark No. 834

 

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Stanford Historic Society, Stanford ECV alumni, and the Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850, E Clampus Vitus, April 30, 1983

 

Submitted by: Eric Goodill