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Douglas Trumbull, RIP
« on: February 09, 2022, 12:09:47 PM »
Filmmaker and VFX master Douglas Trumbull has passed away.

https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/020822-1500

His passing may go unnoted to most, but to those of us who live for behind-the-scenes clips and SFX featurettes, Trumbull is a genuine legend. He pioneered many of the in-camera SFX and graphics techniques used in modern moviemaking. Pretty much any sci fi movie from the late 70's to the early 2000's felt the touch of his hand. Star Trek TMP, Close Encounters, Blade Runner, et al.

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Re: Douglas Trumbull, RIP
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2022, 01:11:47 PM »
And he did a good job directing 'Silent Running', too.  But he was a special effects genius.
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Re: Douglas Trumbull, RIP
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2022, 01:54:43 PM »
An absolute visionary.
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Re: Douglas Trumbull, RIP
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2022, 04:56:03 PM »
An outstanding special effects guy.  He pretty much set the sfx standard starting in the 70's.  He will be missed.
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Re: Douglas Trumbull, RIP
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2022, 10:31:51 AM »
DOUGLAS TRUMBULL - Lighting the Enterprise | Star Trek
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHjLsvEOeS0
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Re: Douglas Trumbull, RIP
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2022, 03:55:56 PM »
Good for Millcreek for remembering "Silent Running" !  That was the first time I remember hearing Trumbull's name.
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