Asked by Ammara Malik on Sep 22, 2024

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Name the inventor who developed sound-on-film (Phonofilm) technology, which streamlined the synchronization process.

A) Thomas Edison
B) W.K.L.Dickson
C) Samuel Morse
D) Lee de Forest

Sound-on-film

A technology used to record and reproduce sound that is synchronized with motion picture film, allowing for sound and picture to be combined on the same medium.

Phonofilm

An early sound-on-film system developed in the 1920s, which recorded sound directly onto film for synchronized playback.

  • Determine critical technologies and their role in the development of cinema from silent to sound.
  • Comprehend the contribution of key figures in the evolution of film technology and the formation of the studio system.
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Mahnoor Zafar2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Lee de Forest invented the Phonofilm technology that enabled sound to be recorded directly onto film, eliminating the need for a separate sound recording device and simplifying the synchronization process.