Oct 31, 2014 a visually stunning and heartfelt riposte to the emotional sterility of kubricks 2001. The tag line for alien, which was released about a decade after 2001, was in space, no one can hear you scream. Douglas trumbull i have the deepest respect for terrence. A space odyssey, blade runner and close encounters of the third kind and yes, terrence malicks upcoming the tree of life hes also directed a handful of feature films, perhaps most infamously of. A space odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by stanley kubrick. The motion picture, blade runner and the tree of life, and directed the movies silent running and brainstorm. A space odyssey 1968 trumbull started his career as an illustrator and designer, working with the graphic films corporation on a series of short films for nasa and the new york worlds fair.
It was one of those films, seen by director stanley kubrick, that got trumbull hired as a special effects supervisor on 2001. A viewer favorite are the robotic drones hewey and dewey, given animation by paraplegics, one of whom was the brother of the director, douglas trumbull, who was also the sfx director of. May 23, 2018 its an exhaustive exploration of how the greatest science fiction film in history came to be, a collision of monumental figures like stanley kubrick, arthur c. Scifi pioneer douglas trumbull ready for new frontiers. Visual effects mastermind douglas trumbull close encounters of the third kind, blade runner has compiled over nine years of research with codirector david larson to bring you beyond the infinite. Douglas trumbull, the industry pioneer behind the special effects of 2001. Apr 11, 2011 while douglas trumbull will go down in the history books as the visual effects legend who worked on such films as 2001. Douglas trumbull slit scan motion picture photography. In truth, however, nearly every space movie including alien has ignored the fact that sound waves cannot travel through the vacuum between stars and. Allstarcinetextmgm its hard to imagine a better introduction into the world of filmmaking than 2001.
Trumbull said, recalling his debut, as a visual effects supervisor on 2001. Space odyssey is a moving tribute to a great and unique film, and will no doubt add to the resurgence of interest in time for 2001 s 50 th anniversary release. I took my toys into the backyard and aided by a extraordinary oneofakind custombuilt device requiring no batteries aka. Scores of books and videos about 2001 and its director have appeared. A space odyssey, according to hollywood special effects giant douglas trumbull.
The screenplay was written by kubrick and arthur c. Clarke, and was inspired by clarkes short story the sentinel and other short stories by clarke. Douglas trumbull was only 23 years old when he started working on the film with stanley kubrick and has since been nominated three times. Kubrick had been working on the film in secrecy for some years, in collaboration, the audience knew, with author arthur c. A space odyssey film by stanley kubrick librarything. A viewer favorite are the robotic drones hewey and dewey, given animation by paraplegics, one of whom was the brother of the director, douglas trumbull, who was also the sfx director of 2001. The soc presented a technical achievement award in 2009 for trumbulls development of the slit scan process of motion picture cinematography. Kubrick did not deserve oscar for 2001 says fx master douglas trumbull. Jul 29, 2016 visualeffects pioneer douglas trumbull on working with stanley kubrick on 2001. While douglas trumbull will go down in the history books as the visual effects legend who worked on such films as 2001. A great book that answers a lot of questions about the novel and movie developing together is the lost worlds of 2001.
Douglas huntley trumbull is an american film director, special effects supervisor, and inventor. Douglas trumbull, the visual effects director behind 2001. A space odyssey, close encounters of the third kind, star trek. Douglas trumbull on stanley kubricks search for ultimate perfection. A space odyssey 1968, close encounters of the third kind 1977, star trek.
In his own words, douglas describes what it was like to work with the legendary director on a landmark film. As a big fan of the film, its fair to say that ive digested many books and. Kubrick was pushing into this new, nonverbal territory that took the audience on an adventure in space, mr. A space odyssey, douglas trumbull s ecothemed silent running 1972 became one of the defining sciencefiction films of the seventies. Douglas trumbull archives cinefex blogcinefex blog. With the space race happening at the same time, i felt like we were working on something really important. A space odyssey, blade runner and close encounters of the third kind and yes, terrence malicks upcoming the tree of life hes also directed a handful of feature films, perhaps most infamously of all. Legendary filmmaker and visual effects pioneer, douglas trumbull, was one of the special photographic effects supervisors for 2001. Douglas trumbull, the man who has revolutionized movies. From spaceships to costumes, sketches to finished objects, the acclaimed designs for kubricks scifi masterpiece. Clarke, specialeffects expert douglas trumbull and consultants who advised him on the specific details of his imaginary future everything from space station design to corporate logos. Douglas trumbull may not be a household name, but most classic movie fans are very familiar with his work. Douglas trumbull quotes from i have the deepest respect for terrence malick and greatly enjoyed helping him on tree of life.
Well, i was working for paramount, and i was under an employment contract with them with an entity that i had started, which was the research and development operation that was a. He was one of the special photographic effects supervisors for 2001. A space odyssey, reel art press is reprinting its bestselling book the 2001 file. To celebrate the 50th birthday of the apollo 11 moon landing and of the worldwide release of the sciencefiction classic 2001. Overview for douglas trumbull turner classic movies. Hobbit film to rejig books plot and give bilbo a proper climax. In addition to clarke, kubrick sought the assistance of special effects figures con pederson and douglas trumbull, space flight consultant. A space odyssey, blade runner and close encounters of the.
Known for his ground breaking work on kubricks epic future forward film 2001, doug trumbull is a fascinating man to listen to and certainly holds court when he speaks about his craft. Jul 08, 2011 douglas trumbull on the set of brainstorm. Trumbull first gained acclaim for with his groundbreaking work on stanley kubricks oscarwinning scifi epic, 2001. As a true pioneer in the field of special effects, trumbull has given his magic touch to films like 2001. It contain the original short story the sentinel on which the concept of both was based, early chapters that never made into the story but carried over as ideas and structure and gives insight into how the novel and movie fed each other. A space odyssey is a 1968 science fiction novel by british writer arthur c. He went on to become the visual effects supervisor for such classics as close encounters of the third kind. Of course, 2001 was made without any computergenerated imagery, but the aesthetics, the visualisation of a near future that hadnt quite got off the drawing board yet makes kubrick one of those interesting artists who explored.
Legendary visual effects supervisor douglas trumbull has a trailer for his revolutionary new documentary, beyond the infinite, which explores. Feb 05, 2012 kubrick was pushing into this new, nonverbal territory that took the audience on an adventure in space, mr. Silent running by douglas trumbull a conversation with bruce dern douglas trumbull. Benson explains how the films new york premiere was one of the darkest. A space odyssey changed the landscape of sciencefiction filmmaking with its serious contemplation of man and the meaning of life. A space odyssey consists of testimony from kubricks collaborators and commentary from critics and historians. On a sunny august day in the berkshires of western massachusetts, douglas trumbull, the 72yearold visual effects. Jun 14, 2012 douglas trumbull discovered that higher frame rates significantly amplify the intensity of the emotion of the scene.
The motion picture, blade runner and the tree of life, and directed the movies. Douglas trumbull, visual effects supervisor, 2001 i was excited working on it every day. Douglas trumbull attended the small gathering and made his peace in a personal reflection. Kubrick lured the then 23yearold to the london set of 2001. A space odyssey, is making a film about the making of 2001. It was one of those films, seen by director stanley kubrick, that got trumbull hired as a.
The higher the frame rate, the greater the excitement. Douglas trumbulls accomplishments in 2001 represent an innovative pinnacle. Douglas trumbull, the special effects supervisor for stanley kubrick on 2001. Of course, 2001 was made without any computergenerated imagery, but the aesthetics, the visualisation of a near future that hadnt quite got off the drawing board yet makes kubrick one. A space odyessy after coldcalling stanley kubrick about the position. Kubrick hired trumbull and flew him to london for the production of 2001. This is the most complete book on the film to datefrom stanley kubricks first meeting with screenwriter arthur c.
Much of the dialogue exists only to show people talking to one another, without much regard to content this is true of the conference on the space station. While the behindthescenes details are fascinating, most memorable is the story of the films release. Clarke and kubrick worked on the book together, but eventually only clarke ended up as the official author. All the more so since arthur clarkes eponymous novel is without any reservations among my alltime favourite books. Visualeffects pioneer douglas trumbull on kubrick and 2001.
On a sunny august day in the berkshires of western massachusetts, douglas trumbull, the. A new book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the making of 2001. Feb 09, 2016 only the slit scan bits from the infamous stargate sequence in stanley kubricks 2001, done by douglas trumbull. A space odyssey, stephen king, caddyshack, and summer reading. Aug 05, 2014 modern special effects certainly in my experience really date from 1968 the year that stanley kubricks 2001 a space odyssey was released. A space odyssey, close encounters of the third kind, and blade runner joins postsecondary students and faculty to discuss his remarkable career in visual effects and his own directorial projects. A space odyssey, and hes doing it again in the tree of life. Understanding stanley kubricks slit scan effect in 2001 ifh. A space odyssey i have always found frightfully perplexing. He went on to become the visual effects supervisor for such classics as close encounters of the third kind 1977, star trek 1979, and blade runner 1982, each of which earned him an. Douglas trumbull landed the job of visual effects supervisor on 2001. Douglas trumbull may have this frame rate thing figured out.
A space odyssey, blade runner and more scifi classics, discusses how 2001 has influenced contemporary technology, how ai is affecting film and new emerging technologies in cinema q. A space odyssey 1978 douglas trumbull press photo mbx. Trumbull hired as a special effects supervisor on the movie 2001. Legendary visual effects supervisor douglas trumbull has a trailer for his revolutionary new documentary, beyond the infinite, which explores stanley kubricks masterpiece, 2001. Douglas trumbull may have this frame rate thing figured. A space odyssey, blade runner and more scifi classics, discusses how 2001 has influenced contemporary technology, how ai is affecting film and new emerging technologies in cinema. A space odyssey 1968, silent runnings vistas and message still attract fans. At the same time, the films incredible imageryboth on earth and in outer spacealso changed the landscape of visual effects. A novelisation of the film released after the films premiere was in part written concurrently with the screenplay. Douglas trumbull s accomplishments in 2001 represent an innovative pinnacle. Douglas would go on to create effects in 2001 that would help to launch the modern era of scifi films. Its a visually dazzling film with outstanding special effects.
Brainstorm is a fascinating but frustrating film, simply because it dabbles in greatness but fails to develop the fullest implications of its provocative ideas. Silent running by douglas trumbull bruce dern, cliff. Kubrick did not deserve oscar for 2001 says fx master. I consider him to be a good personal friend and professional contemporary. He discusses the slit scan technique he used in 2001. Only the slit scan bits from the infamous stargate sequence in stanley kubricks 2001, done by douglas trumbull. Modern special effects certainly in my experience really date from 1968 the year that stanley kubricks 2001 a space odyssey was released. Douglas trumbull tricktechnik ist wohl jedem 2001 fan bekannt, aber wer war harry lange. Visualeffects pioneer douglas trumbull on working with stanley kubrick on 2001. A space odyssey and his latest digital innovations.
Douglas trumbull discovered that higher frame rates significantly amplify the intensity of the emotion of the scene. Ironically, the dialogue containing the most feeling comes from hal, as it pleads for its life and. Clarke to kubricks exhaustive research to the actual shooting and release of the movie. A look behindthescenes at the making of this most legendary of films. Once upon a time when i was little, i spent an afternoon playing winne the pooh outside. Douglas trumbull was a visionary master of visual effects, whose work both changed the industry standard and stood the test of time for decades to come. Douglas trumbull news newspapers books scholar jstor june 2011 learn how and when to remove. There are few conversations that could not be handled with title cards. He contributed to, or was responsible for, the special photographic effects of 2001. Our computer technology has become so much like the tech featured in 2001 do you think that has more to do with the production team predicting.
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