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Chronophotography

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Chronophotography is a photographic technique for capturing motion in sequential images at regular intervals. Pioneered by Eadweard Muybridge, it allows the analysis of movement, posture, and action over time, effectively breaking down motion into discrete photographic frames. This method was foundational in the study of biomechanics, early motion pictures, and scientific motion analysis, and remains influential in modern high-speed photography and time-lapse imaging.

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