Douglas Trumbull

Director and special effects artist for films

Douglas Trumbull - Artists & Creatives born April 8th, 1942
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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