Is there video recordings of "Feynman Lectures on physics"?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the existence of video recordings of Richard Feynman's lectures, particularly the "Feynman Lectures on Physics" (FLP). Participants explore the historical context of Feynman's lectures and the available formats of his teachings, including audio and written materials.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Historical, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a desire to find video recordings of Feynman's lectures, noting they have access to books and audio recordings.
  • One participant states that Feynman's undergraduate lectures from 1961-64 were only tape-recorded and photographed, and not filmed or videotaped.
  • Another participant mentions that Feynman's "Messenger Lectures" delivered in 1964 at Cornell were filmed by the BBC and are available to watch online.
  • There is a shared sentiment of disappointment regarding the lack of video recordings of the earlier lectures.
  • One participant references a website that may contain additional Feynman videos, suggesting further exploration of available resources.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that Feynman's earlier lectures were not videotaped, but there is a mix of perspectives regarding the availability of other video materials, particularly the "Messenger Lectures." The discussion does not reach a consensus on the completeness of available video resources.

Contextual Notes

Participants rely on historical accounts of Feynman's lectures and the technology available at the time, which may influence their understanding of what recordings exist. There is an acknowledgment of the limitations of available formats and the potential for incomplete collections of Feynman's teachings.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the history of physics education, Feynman's teaching methods, or those seeking video resources related to Feynman's lectures may find this discussion relevant.

Ahmed Abdullah
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I have the books and audios. But I have yet to find the videos. I am wondering whether they exist.
 
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Ahmed Abdullah said:
I have the books and audios. But I have yet to find the videos. I am wondering whether they exist.

Feynman's 1961-64 undergraduate lectures, which became the basis of FLP, were tape-recorded and photographed only - they were never filmed or videotaped . However, in 1964 Feynman delivered a series of lectures at Cornell, his seven "Messenger Lectures," drawing largely from material he presented in his 1961-62 freshmen lectures, so they are similar to some of those, and these were filmed by the BBC. You can now watch them free online, courtesy of Bill Gates: research.microsoft.com/apps/tools/tuva/.

Mike Gottlieb
Editor, The Feynman Lectures on Physics New Millennium Edition
www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu
 
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codelieb said:
Feynman's 1961-64 undergraduate lectures, which became the basis of FLP, were tape-recorded and photographed only - they were never filmed or videotaped . However, in 1964 Feynman delivered a series of lectures at Cornell, his seven "Messenger Lectures," drawing largely from material he presented in his 1961-62 freshmen lectures, so they are similar to some of those, and these were filmed by the BBC. You can now watch them free online, courtesy of Bill Gates: research.microsoft.com/apps/tools/tuva/.

Mike Gottlieb
Editor, The Feynman Lectures on Physics New Millennium Edition
www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu

Thank you for the information. I have actually watched those lectures and almost all Feynman videos that I can find on the internet. I thought It would be wonderful if somehow I could collect those lectures in video format and see the man in action. Too bad, it was not videotaped.
 
Ahmed Abdullah said:
Too bad, it was not videotaped.
That was the technology of video recording back then. You've seen "http://www.richard-feynman.net/videos.htm" I assume?
 

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