People
Loie Fuller
January 22 1862 - January 1, 1928
Loïe Fuller was a dancer, choreographer, company director and lighting designer.
Further information at https://dance.washington.edu/people/loie-fuller
This article states that Fuller innovated a number of concepts still in use today including:
- the use of black curtains around the stage, to highlight the performer
- the colour wheel
- scenic projection
- the use of 'specials' for specific moments
Further research is ongoing about these statements.
Patents:
- 19 March 1924: FR534881A Application of negative films to cinematographic projections
UK appearances:
Final appearance: Shadow Ballet in London in 1927