Anton Hallmann

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people in cinema watching a buster keaton movie © Anton Hallmann / Sepia
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With the early technology, it was not yet possible to record image and sound at the same time. The films were silent and often very short. Nevertheless, the cinemas were anything but quiet, because while the film was playing, musicians in the orchestra pit played the accompanying music.
a man on a camera crane is filming a woman in a Baroque dress on stairs © Anton Hallmann / Sepia
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“The film crew is ready on set. ‘Camera rolling!’ calls the director. Before filming can begin, the sets and lighting have to be prepared. It often takes several months before a film is completed.
Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Alfred Hitchcock, Omar Sy, Marion Cotillard und Selena Gomez © Anton Hallmann / Sepia
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Who are the biggest stars of cinema? Charlie Chaplin, Walt Disney, Alfred Hitchcock, Omar Sy, Marion Cotillard and Selena Gomez.
people working in animation studio © Anton Hallmann / Sepia
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In animated films, characters come to life. Different techniques are used for this, such as puppets, clay, computers and drawings. The most realistic animated films are created on computers. Many cameras are used to film real actors. Their movements are transferred to the characters so that they appear natural.