Thomas Edison's Inventions Add Motion to Pictures

As inventors go, Thomas Edison's contributions are undeniable. But beyond his inventions of the light bulb and phonograph, his development of fully functional research and development laboratories in Menlo Park and West Orange, New Jersey resulted in some of his greatest overall achievements. By hiring and directing others in their work, his support of innovation and scientific discovery created many more inventions than any one person is capable of. One such development from Edison's brood was the invention of motion pictures, which paved the way for the modern movie industry.

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Tips for Videotaping Your Invention

The dawn of the digital age makes it possible for people to shoot and edit their own home movies. If you have a prototype or model of your invention, you may be considering creating a video to help explain your idea and demonstrate how it works. A video can be a concise, visual way to show exactly what your invention looks like and how it may help a user. Also, it might be more cost effective to send videotapes to prospective reviewers rather than sending large prototypes. And if you only have one prototype, it may be safer to send a video. You can always create another video, but your prototype may not be easily replaced. By following these tips, you should be able to put together an invention video profile.

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Famous Movie Quotes About Inventions

In anticipation of the upcoming Academy Awards, InventHelp® presents this collection of memorable invention-related quotes from the Silver Screen.

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