essay on the origins of film

The US House votes to ban TikTok - but it's not as bad as you think

It's just one vote out of many to come

Keurig's new K-Rounds coffee pods are plastic-free and could finally make single-serve coffee-making sustainable

K-Rounds are virtually nothing but coffee

Over 15,000 Roku accounts have been breached – here's what you need to know

Login credentials and credit card info have been compromised

I spent a month working out in VR with my Meta Quest 3, and I’m finally sticking to my fitness goals

For the past month I've been investigating if my Meta Quest 3 can replace going to the gym – TL;DR, I love working out now.

New Rabbit R1 demo promises a world without apps – and a lot more talking to your tech

AI-powered voice controls are the future of tech - at least, that’s what Rabbit Inc. thinks.

Latest news

Youtube tv refreshed ui makes video watching more engaging for users, forget sora, this is the ai video that will blow your mind – and maybe scare you, quordle today – hints and answers for thursday, march 14 (game #780), maingear launches gorgeous gaming pcs with even sleeker motherboard cable management, openai's sora will one day add audio, editing, and may allow nudity in content, these super stylish designer wireless speakers by elac have hdmi and a phono stage for your turntable, too, the lg g4 oled tv is official – here are the confirmed upgrades, explore techradar, televisions, health & fitness, smartwatches.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro in use on a desk showing the screen

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro review: Samsung's MacBook killer gets Intel's latest CPU

Samsung's MacBook-esque Galaxy4 Pro has been upgraded with Intel's Meteor Lake CPU for more performance and even better battery life.

Vanguard VEO 3T+ 234CB travel tripod review: incredible versatility

The Vanguard VEO 3T+ 234CB travel tripod is a versatile option with a unique feature up its sleeve, although it is heavy.

Vantrue E1 review

The Vantrue E1 is a a well-rounded dash cam with a smart design, GPS, decent software, and 2.5K resolution.

Nothing Phone 2a review: Distinctive design meets mid-range magic

Nothing brings its distinctive design, clever features, and minimal OS to the mid-range market.

Garmin Forerunner 165 review: A fantastic, more affordable Forerunner

The Garmin Forerunner 165 fills a niche in Garmin’s running-watch range.

Nexar Pro review

The Nexar Pro is a two-camera dash cam with an in-vehicle view for added peace of mind. It's a fine option for high-mileage drivers.

Aura smart sleep mask review

With total blackout and immersive sound, the Aura smart sleep mask is a new sleep experience, but not the most user-friendly.

How TechRadar tests

Product testing for the real world.

You need to know that the device or service you’re about to spend money on works as advertised - and that it works in the real world.

  • We test properly: objective and subjective testing
  • We use experienced experts for our reviews
  • We always offer 100 per cent unbiased, independent opinions

hours' testing

buying guides

More about how we test

Google contacts app on smartphone

Google is making it easier to find your contacts and help you keep track of messages

A deep-dive into an early Google Contact update shows better integration with third-party apps and a new way to view messages.

Google Messages rolls out emoji reactions to become even more like iMessage

Users of Google Messages have even more visual effects to pick from, with a new update.

Got a spare $10,000? This absurd mod merges the Apple Vision Pro with the latest iPhone

A luxury brand is selling modified iPhones with a design inspired by Apple’s Vision Pro headset.

Motorola's latest budget phones aim to offer maximum bang for your buck

The Moto G Power 5G and Moto G 5G will be available soon, with prices starting from $200.

Bad news: Samsung’s successor to the best cheap phone of 2023 isn’t coming to the US

Samsung has confirmed that the mid-range Galaxy A55 won't be sold in the US at launch.

The Google Pixel Fold 2 could have a truly tablet-sized screen

A leak suggests the Google Pixel Fold 2 could have far bigger screens than the original or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Laptops & Computing

YouTube on a TV

The main video will shrink to make room for comments and shopping links, but you can always switch back to full screen.

Figure 01 and OpenAI have just unveiled the fruits of their technology partnership and it's a stunner

Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

NYT Wordle today — answer and hints for game #999, Thursday, March 14

Looking for Wordle hints? We can help. Plus get the answers to Wordle today and yesterday.

Maingear's Zero series of gaming PCs feature gorgeous aesthetics and hidden motherboard cables.

In a recent interview, OpenAI's CTO Mira Murati claims Sora will have robust guardrails and will launch later this year.

The best laptop 2024: top portable picks for all budgets

Our best laptops guide can help you find the perfect device, no matter what your budget is.

An iPhone 15 Pro and an iPhone 15 Pro Max modified by Caviar to look like the Apple Vision Pro headset.

The rumored 11-inch OLED iPad Pro might be in short supply when it launches

Production on the 11-inch OLED iPad Pro is reportedly behind the larger 12.9-inch version of the tablet.

Apple's Vision Pro successfully helps nurse assist in spinal surgery – and there's more mixed-reality medical work on the way

A theater nurse used the headset to help prepare and keep track of an operation as it happened.

Apple's iMac could get a touchscreen makeover like the Microsoft Surface Studio

Thanks to a patent update, the Apple iMac could be going the way of the Microsoft Surface Studio with a touchscreen upgrade.

Quick! Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for a record-low price at Amazon

You can grab the excellent Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $189 at Amazon right now, but be quick about it!

Still image from Salem's Lot

Salem’s Lot is no longer in limbo as Max snaps up movie version of Stephen King's horror classic

Max snaps up the streaming rights for a new adaptation of the Stephen King classic, Salem's Lot.

Disney Plus free trial: can you still get one?

The magic ended on the Disney Plus free trial a while ago – but there are still ways you can get a subscription at no cost!

Netflix's first trailer for Jennifer Lopez's Atlas movie looks like a curious mix of Terminator and Neon Genesis Evangelion

Terminator and The Creator meet mecha-based storytelling in this Netflix sci-fi movie mash-up.

Max scores Oscar winner The Boy and the Heron – here’s where you can stream all Studio Ghibli movies

The latest movie from animation legend Hayao Miyazaki is coming to streaming soon. Here's where to stream other hits from the beloved studio.

The Batman Part 2's release has been delayed, and that could pose problems for James Gunn's DCU

The follow-up to 2022's The Batman won't be released in time for Halloween 2025 after all.

Here's everything we know so far about the LG G4, one of LG's flagship OLED TVs including features, pricing and even our first impressions.

LG C4 OLED TV: everything you need to know about the brighter 2024 OLED

Here's what we know about the LG C4 so far, based on official info and our own experience with it.

Best March Madness TV sales 2024: up to $1,000 off 4K, QLED and OLED TVs

This is your 2024 March Madness TV sales guide with today's best deals on 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs from Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon.

The cheapest OLED TV deals and sales for March 2024

Your guide to the best OLED TV deals with incredible sales from brands like Sony, LG, and more.

Fire TV Sticks are still on sale at Amazon and I've picked the 4 best deals

The full lineup of Fire TV Sticks is still on sale at Amazon, but you don't have long left to pick one up for a historic low price.

Huge March Madness TV sale at Best Buy - save up to $800 on big-screen TVs

I'm rounding up today's 7 best March Madness TV deals at Best Buy with up to $800 in savings on big-screen 4K and OLED TVs.

TCL’s new flagship mini-LED TV promises to break the brightness barrier with an incredible 6,500 nits

With over 6,500 nits of brightness and 14,000 dimming zones, TCL's next flagship mini-LED TV is astonishing.

Fashion house Adsum has teamed up with Elac to make its award-winning speakers even more desirable.

I tried Spotify's new music video feature and it brings back the MTV golden era

Starting today, Spotify is testing a new premium subscriber feature that will let you watch music videos.

The best wireless headphones for 2024

These are the best Bluetooth headphones we've tested, from over-ear cans to sporty true wireless earbuds.

Apple tipster says AirPods Pro are getting a new hearing aid mode in iOS 18

Why spend thousands of dollars on a hearing aid if your AirPods Pro can do the same job for considerably less cash?

Grado Hemp review: sonically spot on open-back headphones – if not the last word in comfort

Grado originally released its Reference Series Hemp headphones as a limited edition – but obviously the lure of the Hemp was too great for people to resist…

Brane X review: a portable smart speaker with incredible bass

The Brane X may look unassuming, but this portable speaker conceals a real subwoofer that delivers surprisingly potent bass.

The best massage guns 2024: Top personal percussive massage devices

The best massage guns are able to help you release shoulder pain at work, or increase your range of motion in the gym.

How to clean a headboard to get rid of dust and stains

Follow these 5 simple steps for a cleaner headboard and a fresher sleep setup.

Canon might finally enter the retro camera space with a premium fixed-lens compact to rival the Fujifilm X100VI

According to more rumors, a retro-style camera could be on the way from Canon – and it's about time.

Voigtlander’s stunning retro lenses are what Nikon’s Zf and Z fc mirrorless cameras badly need

The Nikon Zf and Zfc sorely lack retro lenses to match their old-school appeal – and where Nikon has been inactive, Voigtlander has stepped in.

GoPro Hero 10 Black review

The GoPro Hero 10 Black is no longer the flagship GoPro, but its all-rounder skills and user-friendliness make it an excellent buy.

Dyson's new vacuum and mop took all the hassle out of cleaning my new flat

The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is a vacuum and mopping powerhouse that my old cleaning machine can't compete with.

SwitchBot's new Lock Pro model makes securing your smart home easier to do

The Lock Pro introduces robust security features like Quick Key plus the ability to store up to 100 fingerprints at once.

Amazon Echo Hub vs Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd gen): Two Alexa smart displays compared

Amazon's new Echo Hub smart home controller has arrived, so let's compare it to the Echo Show 8 (3rd gen)

The best Keurig coffee maker sales and deals for March 2024

Save money with our guide to the best Keurig coffee maker sales and deals that area happening online.

Buying guides

best laptop MacBook Air (M2, 2022) with the screen open

Best ecommerce platforms of 2024: Great picks for businesses of all sizes

Picking the best ecommerce platforms for your business needs made easy with our detailed guide.

Best PS4 games 2024 - the essentials on PlayStation 4 you shouldn't miss

The best PS4 games give you the best experience on the console and demonstrate why the console was a global multimillion-seller.

Best crossplay games 2024: top titles for cross-platform play with friends

If you love multiplayer mayhem, you need the best crossplay games to enjoy with all your friends, no matter their platform of choice.

The best action camera for 2024

Looking for the best action camera you can buy right now? Our in-depth guide will help you find the right waterproof adventure camera for you.

The best compact cameras for 2023

Our best compact camera for 2024 guide will help you find the right pocket camera for you, whatever your budget.

Why we're experts

Three members of the techRadar team using gadgets

We care passionately about tech

The TechRadar team has a life-long passion for the latest innovations – over 300 years of experience between us, in fact – and we’ve made it our mission to share that combined knowledge and expertise with you.  

We’re here to provide an independent voice that cuts through all the noise to inspire, inform and entertain you; ensuring you get maximum enjoyment from your tech at all times. Technology is our passion, so let us be your expert guide.

years' experience

how-tos written

Apple events covered

Meet the TechRadar team

Best Easter sales 2024: today's top deals from Walmart, Target, Amazon and more

This is your 2024 Easter sales guide, with today's best deals on gifts, tech, clothing, toys, and more from Walmart, Target, and Amazon.

Huge Samsung tablet sale at Amazon - I've picked the 3 best deals from $179.99

Amazon is running a Samsung Galaxy tablet sale this week with big discounts across the full Tab A9 and Tab S9 lineup.

The Nectar memory foam mattress just got a price cut for Sleep Awareness Week

Save big this Sleep Week with an impressive deal on the flagship Nectar memory foam mattress.

The best iPad deals in March 2024

These are all of the best iPad deals that are available now so you can pay the lowest price for one of Apple's premium tablets.

OnePlus Coupons for March 2024

Use these OnePlus coupons to get a better price on mobiles & accessories from the leading Android smartphone retailer.

Casper Coupons for March 2024

These Casper coupons can help you save big on your next bedding purchase from sheets, pillows, mattresses, and more.

Paramount Plus Coupon Codes for March 2024

Our Paramount Plus coupon codes can be added to your subscription to help you save on monthly streaming fees.

Purple Promo Codes for March 2024

Use these Purple promo codes to get reductions on the manufacturer's range of mattresses, bedding, pillows and other sleep accessories.

TechRadar's story

A smartphone under running water

Our mission is unchanged

TechRadar was launched in January 2008 with the goal of helping regular people navigate the world of technology. It quickly grew to become the UK's biggest consumer technology site. 

Expansions into the US and Australia followed in 2012 and we are now one of the biggest tech sites in the world.

  • We've been covering tech since 2008
  • 17 international editions from Mexico to New Zealand
  • We're a globally respected brand worldwide

More about TechRadar

Microsoft is upgrading its Copilot with GPT-4 Turbo, even for free users

Everyone, including free users, will be getting a GPT-4 Turbo upgrade for Microsoft Copilot.

Starbreeze CEO Tobias Sjögren abruptly leaves studio following Payday 3's rough launch

Starbreeze CEO Tobias Sjögren has departed the studio as the company searches for "different leadership".

The best Nintendo Switch games to play in 2024

The best Nintendo Switch games promise hours of fun, whether that's at home or on the go.

The best JRPGs 2024 - unmissable adventures

Our list of the best JRPGs will take you on fantastical journeys, full of memorable characters and iconic setpieces.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Queen Blood minigame was so well received it may get 'future expansions'

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director has said the positive response to Queen's Blood mini-game could mean "future expansions".

Meet Your Experts

Between them, the TechRadar team have 300 years' experience in tech journalism. Here's why you should trust them.

Lance Ulanoff

Lance Ulanoff

US Editor-in-Chief

35-year industry veteran and award-winning journalist

Marc McLaren

Marc McLaren

UK Editor-in-Chief

25 years in consumer and tech journalism. Lifelong geek, camera obsessive, Wordle bore

Josie Watson

Josie Watson

Managing Editor, Lifestyle

Smart home evangelist, multimedia journalist and internet safety and education advocate

Matt Hanson

Matt Hanson

Managing Editor, Core Tech

Been building and breaking PCs for the past 30 years. Obsessed with trying to get PC games to run at 8K

Matt Bolton

Matt Bolton

Managing Editor, Entertainment

14 years in tech journalism. Cinema fanatic and home picture-quality champion

Mark WIlson

Mark Wilson

Senior news editor

20 years in tech journalism. First review was the Nokia N-Gage. Former cameras editor, current newshound

Michelle Rae Uy

Michelle Rae Uy

Computing Reviews and Buying Guides Editor

Tech, travel and lifestyle Los Angeles gearhead who constantly dreams of space travel

Alex Walker-Todd

Alex Walker-Todd

Senior Editor, Phones

More than a decade's experience in reviewing phones and tablets

Amelia Schwanke

Amelia Schwanke

Senior Editor, Home Entertainment

Home entertainment enthusiast and tech whiz with a business journalism background

Al Griffin

US Senior Editor, Home Entertainment

25-plus years experience AV journalism and product testing

Matt Evans

Fitness, Wellness and Wearables Editor

Experienced editor, digital wellbeing enthusiast, accidental running shoe hoarder

John Loeffler

John Loeffler

Components Editor

A CES 2020 Media Trailblazer covering all things computing and components.

James Pickard

James Pickard

Senior Deals Editor

Thrifty deals hunter for over a decade and Black Friday veteran who can't resist a good bargain on tech and games

Mackenzie Frazier

Mackenzie Frazier

Deals Editor

Eight years working in e-commerce. Online shopping expert, bargain hunter, and mom-of-two

Christian Guyton

Christian Guyton

UK Computing Editor

Six years spent writing about and building PCs

Alex Whitelock

Alex Whitelock

Deals editor

Eight-year e-commerce veteran. Helped thousands of readers save cash on the tech they love

Axel Metz

Senior Staff Writer, Phones

Apple guru, expert rumor tracker and occasional male grooming enthusiast

Mike McNally

Mike McNally

Chief Sub Editor

35 years as a writer and editor in newspapers, magazines and online

James Davidson

James Davidson

Staff Writer, TV Hardware

AV salesman turned writer. Always thinking of new ideas for novels

Watch out — these malicious PyPl packages could drain your wallet, and they've already been downloaded thousands of times

Researchers discover seven crypto-draining packages capable of stealing wallet mnemonic phrases.

Looking back at the Motorola DynaTAC 8000X — the first mobile phone that was ever sold 40 years ago today

The first mobile phone offered 30 minutes of speaking time on a single charge, but was "revolutionary" for what it has paved the way for since

Millions of secrets and auth keys were leaked on GitHub last year

Devs appaently don't care about exposing sensitive data on GitHub, with many compromising commits remain valid for days.

YouTube video provides a tour of Argon National Lab's Aurora exascale supercomputer

YouTube video provides a tour of Argon National Lab's Aurora exascale supercomputer.

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions:

  • México
  • België (Nederlands)
  • Deutschland
  • España
  • New Zealand

IMAGES

  1. My Favourite Film Essay

    essay on the origins of film

  2. Al Razutis

    essay on the origins of film

  3. 017 Film Essay Example Rashomonessay Phpapp02 Thumbnail ~ Thatsnotus

    essay on the origins of film

  4. Title sequence essay

    essay on the origins of film

  5. A Concise History of the Origins of Cinema

    essay on the origins of film

  6. Film History

    essay on the origins of film

VIDEO

  1. Kang Origins / Film Marvel

  2. America: A Narrative History

  3. The Strange Reputation of Assassin's Creed Origins

  4. Historical Fiction Genre

  5. 5 Shocking Roots of Everyday English Phrases #shorts #interestingfacts #unknownfacts #phrases #facts

  6. I Origins music video

COMMENTS

  1. History of film

    The recently discovered Roundhay Garden Scene (1888) is probably the earliest film, followed swiftly by works by two other Englishmen: William Friese-Greene …