Episode 284 - Douglas Trumbull — Visionary Filmmaker & Visual Effects Pioneer

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This week’s podcast features a truly legendary guest: Douglas Trumbull. Over the past 50 years, Douglas has pushed the boundaries of filmmaking via stunning effects in</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">2001: A Space Odyssey</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Close Encounters of the Third Kind</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Star Trek: The Motion Picture</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and directed his own films including</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Silent Running</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Brainstorm</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today, Douglas still works tirelessly to enhance the cinematic experience at home and in theaters. His intricate understanding of cameras and projectors led to the creation of the Showscan format which has now evolved into Magi, delivering high-framerate films without the soap-opera look. In this podcast, he gives exclusive insight into his experiences in the movie industry and explains his involvement in Ang Lee’s</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gemini Man</span></em> <span style="font-weight: 400;">as well as Kevin Margo’s</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">CONSTRUCT</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p>