OSCARS

In recognition of his unparalleled record of distinguished contributions to the motion picture art form.

For the research and development of xenon short-arc discharge lamps for motion picture projection.

For the engineering and development of a reverse bluescreen traveling matte process for special effects photography.

For the design, engineering and development of an on-camera device providing contrast control, sourceless fill light and special effects for motion picture photography.

For the engineering and development of an improved, electronic, high-speed, precision light valve for use in motion picture printing machines.

For the design and engineering of a portable, 12,000 watt, lighting-control dimmer for use in motion picture production.

For the development of the BHP (electro-mechanical) fader for use on continuous motion picture contact printers.

For the progressive development and continuous research of special effects pyrotechnics originally designed by Glenn W. De La Mare for motion picture production.

For the design and engineering of a 35mm reflex conversion camera system for special effects photography.

For the engineering and development of a 4-channel, stereophonic, decoding system for optical motion picture sound track reproduction.

For the design and development of an automated device used in the silver recovery process in motion picture laboratories.