Douglas Trumbull Quotes

A collection of quotes by Douglas Trumbull.

Douglas Trumbull is a renowned American film director, special effects supervisor, and inventor. Born on April 8, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, Trumbull gained prominence for his groundbreaking work in visual effects in films such as "2001: A Space Odyssey," "Blade Runner," and "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." He also directed the science fiction film "Silent Running" in 1972. Trumbull is a pioneer in the field of special effects and has been recognized with multiple awards, including an Academy Award for Scientific and Engineering Achievement. His innovative contributions continue to shape the world of cinema.

I honestly believe that the next big leap in immersive techn

I honestly believe that the next big leap in immersive technology will be very much like Brainstorm.

Douglas Trumbull


IBM was the original contractor for much of the computer int

IBM was the original contractor for much of the computer interface design on the film.

Douglas Trumbull

Design

There were IBM logos designed for the film, and there were I

There were IBM logos designed for the film, and there were IBM design consultants working with Kubrick on the layout of the controls and computer screens.

Douglas Trumbull

Design

There's a consistency in my work that pops up independent of

There's a consistency in my work that pops up independent of the limitations of the technology.

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Technology

My particular aesthetic of light and color and design wouldn

My particular aesthetic of light and color and design wouldn't change as a result of working with computer graphics rather than with slit scan or miniatures.

Douglas Trumbull

Design

The technology of the time dictated the way things looked.

The technology of the time dictated the way things looked.

Douglas Trumbull

Technology