On Oct 6, 2011, at 5:58 PM, Dom Q. Silverio wrote:
> Let us not forget Edison had most of the early patents relating to
film and created the Edison Trust (MPPC). So if you are talking about
film (indirectly video), Edison is probably more influential than
Apple or Avid.
I offer:
One of Edison's main film-related patents was his invention of square
sprocket holes. Nobody could make a film without them, though many
tried various methods of moving film through their machinery.
Edison's sprocket holes became the standard while all other methods of
film transport failed. This was purely due to his marketing success
as other methods were just as capable.
Dennis Degan, Video Editor-Consultant-Knowledge Bank
NBC Today Show, New York
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