Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What is a zoetrope? In this video I show you two examples of zoetrope technology. These two different zoetropes are from different areas. First I show you a very simple one like you would have seen in the 1800s, and the second example is a modern Zoetrope made with children’s toys, and activated by a flashing light. A zoetrope is a device that was invented long before motion picture cameras were invented that gave the illusion of motion through allowing you to quickly look at pictures on a spinning wheel.
What is a zoetrope? In this video I show you two examples of zoetrope technology. These two different zoetropes are from different areas. First I show you a very simple one like you would have seen in the 1800s, and the second example is a modern Zoetrope made with children’s toys, and activated by a flashing light. A zoetrope is a device that was invented long before motion picture cameras were invented that gave the illusion of motion through allowing you to quickly look at pictures on a spinning wheel.
