1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone
Jun 29, 2017 · 4m
Director
Jonathan Ignatius GreenOverview
On June 11th, 1997, Philippe Kahn created the first camera phone solution to share pictures instantly on public networks. The impetus for this invention was the birth of Kahn's daughter, when he jerry-rigged a mobile phone with a digital camera and sent photos in real time. In 2016 Time Magazine included Kahn's first camera phone photo in their list of the 100 most influential photos of all time.
Cast of 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone
Crew of 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone
Jonathan Ignatius GreenDirector- Jeff KeithProducer
- Blake HealProducer
- Chase JensenExecutive Producer
- Cameron DearmondExecutive Producer
- Mark LipsonExecutive Producer
- Matt AbeysekeraOriginal Music Composer
- Martim VianDirector of Photography
- Peter GarriottEditor
- Thomas ObedProduction Design
- Jason SimsProduction Coordinator
- Andrew PittsBest Boy Electric
- Bruce SharpGrip
- Patrick WellsAssistant Editor
- Brand BritwistleUnit Production Manager
- Isaias RamierezGrip
- Esther HanSound Mixer
- Jefri MeintjesFirst Assistant Camera
- Adam MurrayKey Grip
- Brian D'HaemGaffer
About 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone
What is 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone about?
On June 11th, 1997, Philippe Kahn created the first camera phone solution to share pictures instantly on public networks. The impetus for this invention was the birth of Kahn's daughter, when he jerry-rigged a mobile phone with a digital camera and sent photos in real time. In 2016 Time Magazine included Kahn's first camera phone photo in their list of the 100 most influential photos of all time.
When was 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone released?
1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone was released on June 29, 2017.
How long is 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone?
1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone runs 4 minutes.
Who directed 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone?
1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone was directed by Jonathan Ignatius Green.
Who is in the cast of 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone?
The cast of 1997: The Birth of the Camera Phone includes Dante Gabiati (Philippe Kahn), Cary Mizbe (Police Officer), Venee Porter (Nurse) and Wendy Wang (Wendy Wang).