SmartAss Facts
SmartAss Facts
Facts about photography — from the first ever photograph to how modern cameras capture a billionth of a second.
Photography is a surprisingly rich topic with facts that challenge common assumptions. Cosmic microwave background radiation is the afterglow of the Big Bang. ‘Avatar’ used a revolutionary motion-capture camera for facial expressions — because blue aliens deserved Oscar-level emotions. The first digital camera was invented in 1975 by Kodak engineer Steve Sasson. The first photograph ever taken was in 1826. On SmartAss Facts, every fact goes through a verification process and is labeled ✓ TRUE or ✗ FAKE, so you never have to wonder what's real. Browse the collection below — you might be amazed by what's verified science and what turns out to be a long-running myth about photography that people still believe.
Cosmic microwave background radiation is the afterglow of the Big Bang. ‘Avatar’ used a revolutionary motion-capture camera for facial expressions — because blue aliens deserved Oscar-level emotions. The first digital camera was invented in 1975 by Kodak engineer Steve Sasson.
Yes, this is verified. Cosmic microwave background radiation is the afterglow of the Big Bang. Another confirmed fact: ‘Avatar’ used a revolutionary motion-capture camera for facial expressions — because blue aliens deserved Oscar-level emotions.
Yes. One popular misconception is: "The first backup camera was just a friend screaming directions." This has been fact-checked and labeled FAKE on SmartAss Facts.