OSCARS

In recognition of his cinematic accomplishments that have thrilled and entertained worldwide audiences.

In appreciation for outstanding service and dedication in upholding the high standards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

The award, which was voted prior to her death, was presented posthumously. Her son Sean Hepburn Ferrer accepted the award at the ceremony.

For the concept and engineering of the fluid-damped camera-head for motion picture photography.

For development of "RenderMan" software providing the means to digitally create scenes or elements that may be composited with other footage.

For the design (Wiedemann/Orban) and the development, of the Dolby "Container," a stereo five-band audio processor that limits signals in selected bands, then removes resulting harmonics, allowing creative use of an analog soundtrack with increased dynamic range.

For the design and development of the Bates Decelerator System, which provides a means for significantly increasing the safety of very high stunt falls.

For camera design (Mayer), the optical design (Kraemer/Spirawski), the opto-mechanical design (Eslick) and the technical support (Earl) in developing the Panavision System 65 Studio Sync Sound Reflex Camera for 65mm motion picture photography.

For concept, (Trumball), the movement design (Williamson), the electronic design (Auguste) and the camera system (DiGuilio) of the CP-65 Showscan Camera System for 65mm motion picture photography (first modern 65mm camera developed in 25 years).

For the design and development of the Arriflex 765 Camera System for 65mm motion picture photography.

For production of the Ultra Contrast Filter Series for motion picture photography, which provides a graded range of contrast reduction filters with excellent consistency over the entire frame area.

For development of the Model S-27 4-Band Splitter/Combiner, a method of processing soundtrack by allowing the sound mixer to work on separate bands of the audio spectrum.

For optical design (Neil) and mechanical design (Fudano) of the Panavision Slant Focus Lens, which allows for the focus plane to be tipped and rotated so that near and far objects can be simultaneously brought into focus.

For the original concept and pioneering work (Brigham) and development and first implementation in feature motion pictures of the MORF system for digital metamorphosis of high resolution images. The MORF system made practical the creation of metamorphosis and transformation effects for films.