News — Charles Emile Reynaud

Praxinoscope Invented by Charles-Émile Reynaud Charles-Émile Reynaud, a French inventor and artist, played a pivotal role in the early development of animated films through his creation of the praxinoscope and its further development into the Théâtre Optique. His work was a significant step towards the motion picture industry.Born in Montreuil, France, on December 8, 1844, Reynaud was initially interested in science and mechanics. He also showed a keen interest in art, particularly in drawing and painting, which would later influence his inventions.Invention of the Praxinoscope, in 1877, Reynaud developed the praxinoscope. This invention was an improvement over the existing zoetrope....