Ceremony set for February 23.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Thursday that 16 scientific and technical achievements will be honoured at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony at the Academy on February 23.
“The Academy recognises and celebrates all aspects of the film industry and the diverse, talented people who make movies,” said CEO Bill Kramer. “Our Scientific and Technical Awards are a critical part of this mission, as they honor the individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to our motion picture industry.”
Barbara Ford Grant, chair of the...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said on Thursday that 16 scientific and technical achievements will be honoured at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony at the Academy on February 23.
“The Academy recognises and celebrates all aspects of the film industry and the diverse, talented people who make movies,” said CEO Bill Kramer. “Our Scientific and Technical Awards are a critical part of this mission, as they honor the individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to our motion picture industry.”
Barbara Ford Grant, chair of the...
- 1/11/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Advances in theatrical exhibition will be among 16 achievements that will be recognized during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards presentation Feb. 23 at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
“This year, we honor 16 technologies for their exceptional contributions to how we craft and enhance the movie experience, from the safe execution of on-set special effects to new levels of image presentation fidelity and immersive sound to open frameworks that enable artists to share their digital creations across different software and studios seamlessly,” summed up SciTech Awards committee chair Barbara Ford Grant.
Those receiving Scientific and Engineering Awards (Academy Plaques) during the ceremony will be the creators of the Dolby Atmos object-based immersive cinema sound system. The Academy will recognize Charles Q. Robinson, Nicolas Tsingos, Christophe Chabanne, Mark Vinton and the team of software, hardware and implementation engineers of the Cinema Audio Group at Dolby Laboratories.
“This year, we honor 16 technologies for their exceptional contributions to how we craft and enhance the movie experience, from the safe execution of on-set special effects to new levels of image presentation fidelity and immersive sound to open frameworks that enable artists to share their digital creations across different software and studios seamlessly,” summed up SciTech Awards committee chair Barbara Ford Grant.
Those receiving Scientific and Engineering Awards (Academy Plaques) during the ceremony will be the creators of the Dolby Atmos object-based immersive cinema sound system. The Academy will recognize Charles Q. Robinson, Nicolas Tsingos, Christophe Chabanne, Mark Vinton and the team of software, hardware and implementation engineers of the Cinema Audio Group at Dolby Laboratories.
- 1/11/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Let the techies be rewarded.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today revealed the 16 sci-tech achievements that will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony next month. See the full list below.
Achievements marked for Sci-Technical Awards need not have been developed and introduced during a specified period but must demonstrate a proven record of contributing significant value to the process of making motion pictures, per AMPAS.
“Each year, a global group of technology practitioners and experts sets out to examine the extraordinary tools and techniques employed in the creation of motion pictures,” said Barbara Ford Grant, chair of the Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards Committee, which oversees the vetting of the awards. “This year, we honor 16 technologies for their exceptional contributions to how we craft and enhance the movie experience, from the safe execution of on-set special effects to new levels of image...
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today revealed the 16 sci-tech achievements that will be honored at its annual Scientific and Technical Awards ceremony next month. See the full list below.
Achievements marked for Sci-Technical Awards need not have been developed and introduced during a specified period but must demonstrate a proven record of contributing significant value to the process of making motion pictures, per AMPAS.
“Each year, a global group of technology practitioners and experts sets out to examine the extraordinary tools and techniques employed in the creation of motion pictures,” said Barbara Ford Grant, chair of the Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards Committee, which oversees the vetting of the awards. “This year, we honor 16 technologies for their exceptional contributions to how we craft and enhance the movie experience, from the safe execution of on-set special effects to new levels of image...
- 1/11/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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