The document describes the evolution of early cameras from the camera obscura to the pinhole camera. It discusses how the camera obscura was the predecessor to the modern camera and provided a means for artists to draw accurate images projected through a pinhole. The document then outlines the basic materials needed to make a simple pinhole camera using a box, foil or lid, needle, and tape and provides examples of the process.

1. THE FIRST CAMERA
from camera obscura to pinhole camera

2. The mistery of
camera obscura

3. Evolution of the Camera Obscura,
predecessor of the modern Camera
They were very
useful to draw

4. From camera
obscura to
pinhole camera
• camera obscura
• pinhole camera
with lenses

5. To make a pinhole camera, you’ll need:
• a box
• a yogurt lid or a piece
of aluminum foil
• a needle
• electrical black tape

6. Examples of the process

9. … Now, do you
remember all
the steps?