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I'd formed a research and development company under the banner of Paramount Pictures back in about 1975, and its mandate was to explore advanced forms of entertainment, not just movies.

~Douglas Trumbull

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I wouldn't apply high frame rates to a love story or a thriller or a film noir or a mystery.

~Douglas Trumbull

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The diversity of content is now offered from streaming and downloading, so young people are really not going to theaters because they don't see any particular benefit.

~Douglas Trumbull

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Peter Jackson is a real big hero of mine because he had the nerve to make 'The Hobbit' at 48 frames per second.

~Douglas Trumbull

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I think 'Avatar' is much more appropriate to high frame rates because it's like a ride, and it's futuristic, and vividness and sharp edges and clarity would be an asset.

~Douglas Trumbull

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My personal feeling is that ultra-high frame rates and ultra-vivid giant screen movies can be like a window onto reality. And if you recognize it as such, you can write your screenplay, direct your movie, edit it, and present it as a live experience - not like a movie.

~Douglas Trumbull

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I have the deepest respect for Terrence Malick and greatly enjoyed helping him on 'Tree of Life.' I consider him to be a good personal friend and professional contemporary.

~Douglas Trumbull

Topics: Consider Contemporary Deepest Enjoyed Friend Good Greatly Helping Him Life Personal Professional Respect Tree Tree Of Life

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Working on '2001' was my film school. Stanley Kubrick was my mentor.

~Douglas Trumbull

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Director

Born: April 8th, 1942

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