Douglas Trumbull
Director and special effects artist for films
Born
Died
2022
4 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Significant contributions to the film industry occurred through innovative special effects techniques. Worked on visual effects for classic films such as '2001: A Space Odyssey,' 'Blade Runner,' and 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture.' Also directed projects including 'Silent Running' and contributed to the development of the shows 'The Outer Limits' and 'The Twilight Zone.' Pioneered high-speed photography and projected future cinematic technologies.
Visual effects for '2001: A Space Odyssey'
Directed 'Silent Running'
Worked on visual effects for 'Blade Runner'
Contributed to 'The Outer Limits'
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