Oscar/Scientific and Technical Academy Award of Merit

Der Academy Award of Merit der Scientific and Technical Awards ist eine seit 1931 vergebene Auszeichnung der Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Sie würdigt Leistungen, die wesentlichen Einfluss auf den technischen Fortschritt der Filmindustrie haben. Diese Leistungen müssen nicht im der Auszeichnung vorangegangenen Jahr erbracht worden sein.

Der Academy Award of Merit ist vor dem Preis für Wissenschaft und Entwicklung (Class II) und dem Preis für Technische Verdienste (Class III) die höchste Oscar-Ehrung für technische Leistungen innerhalb der Filmindustrie. Als Class-I-Auszeichnung erhalten die Preisträger eine Oscar-Statuette.[1] Der Academy Award of Merit wird nicht jedes Jahr vergeben.

Preisträger

JahrPreisträgerPreisbegründung (englisch)Kategorie
1931Electrical Research Products, RCA-Photophone, RKO Radio Picturesfor noise reduction recording equipmentTon
DuPont Film, Eastman Kodak Companyfor super-sensitive panchromatic filmFilm
1937Douglas Shearer, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio Sound Departmentfor the development of a practical two-way horn system and a biased Class A push-pull recording systemTon
1938Agfa Anscofor Agfa Supreme and Agfa Ultra Speed pan motion picture negativesFilm
194120th Century Foxfor the design and construction of the 20th Century Silenced CameraKamera
1950Eastman Kodak Companyfor the development and introduction of an improved safety base motion picture filmFilm
1953Eastman Kodak Companyfor the introduction of Eastman color negative and Eastman color print filmFilm
Ansco Divisionfor the introduction of Ansco color negative and Ansco color print filmFilm
1954Henri Chrétien, Earl Sponable, Sol Halprin, Lorin Grignon, Herbert E. Bragg, Carlton W. Faulknerfor creating, developing and engineering the equipment, processes and techniques known as CinemaScopeSystems
Fred Wallerfor designing and developing the multiple photographic and projection systems which culminated in CineramaSystems
1955Paramount Pictures, Loren L. Ryder, John R. Bishop et al.for developing a method of producing and exhibiting motion pictures known as VistaVisionSystems
1956National Carbonfor the development and production of a high efficiency yellow flame carbon for motion picture color photographyBeleuchtung
1958Todd-AO, Westrex Corp.for developing a method of producing and exhibiting wide-film motion pictures known as the Todd-AO SystemSystems
Motion Picture Research Councilfor the design and development of a high efficiency projection screen for drive-in theatresProjektion
1965Petro Vlahos, Wadsworth E. Pohl, Ub Iwerksfor the conception and perfection of techniques for Color Traveling Matte Composite CinematographySpecial Photographic
1969Philip V. Palmquist, Herbert Meyer, Charles D. Staffellfor the development of a successful embodiment of the reflex background projection system for composite cinematographySpecial Photographic
Eastman Kodak Companyfor the development and introduction of a color reversal intermediate film for motion picturesFilm
1978Garrett Brown, Cinema Productsfor the invention and development of SteadicamKamerakran
1979Eastman Kodak Companyfor the research and development of a Duplicating Color film for Motion PicturesFilm
Stefan Kudelskifor the continuing research, design and development of the Nagra Production Sound Recorder for Motion PicturesTon
Panavisionfor the concept, design and continuous development of the Panaflex Motion Picture Camera SystemKamera
1980Mark Serrurierfor the progressive development of the Moviola from the 1924 invention of his father, Iwan Serrurier, to the present Series 20 sophisticated film editing equipmentFilmschnitt
1981Linwood G. Dunn, Cecil Love, Acme Tool and Manufacturingfor the concept, engineering and development of the Acme-Dunn Optical Printer for motion picture special effectsLaboratory
1982Fuji Photo Filmfor the research, development and introduction of a new Ultra-high-speed color negative film for motion picturesFilm
1983August Arnold, Erich Kästnerfor the concept and engineering of the first operational 35mm, hand-held, spinning-mirror reflex, motion picture cameraKamera
1984Kurt Larche (Osram)for the research and development of xenon short-arc discharge lamps for motion picture projectionProjektion
1988Bernhard Kuhl, Werner Block (Osram)for the invention and the continuing improvement of the OSRAM HMI light source for motion picture photographyBeleuchtung
1989Ray Dolby, Ioan Allenfor their continuous contributions to motion picture sound through the research and development programs of Dolby LaboratoriesTon
1991Eastman Kodak Companyfor the development of T-Grain technology and the introduction of EXR color negative films which utilize this technologyFilm
1993Chadwell O’Connorfor the concept and engineering of the fluid-damped camera head for motion picture photographyStage Operations
1994Panavisionfor the Auto Panatar anamorphic photographic lensLinsen und Filter
Manfred G. Michelsonfor the design and development of the first sprocket-driven film transport system for color print film processors which permits transport speeds in excess of 600 feet per minuteLaboratory
1995Petro Vlahos, Paul Vlahosfor the conception and development of the Ultimatte Electronic Blue Screen Compositing Process for motion picturesSpecial Photographic
Eastman Kodak Companyfor the development of the Eastman EXR Color Intermediate Film 5244Film
1997IMAXfor the method of filming and exhibiting high-fidelity, large-format, wide-angle motion picturesSystems
1998Gunnar P. Michelsonfor the engineering and development of an improved, electronic, high-speed, precision light valve for use in motion picture printing machinesLaboratory
1999Avid Technologyfor the concept, system design and engineering of the Avid Film Composer for motion picture editingEditorial und Pre-production
2001Rob Cook, Loren Carpenter, Ed Catmullfor their significant advancements to the field of motion picture rendering as exemplified in Pixar’s „RenderManSpecial Photographic
2003Alias/Wavefrontfor the development of a 3D animation, dynamics, modeling and rendering production tool MayaDigital Imaging Technology
Arnold & Richter Cine Technik, Panavisionfor their continuing development and innovation in the design and manufacturing of advanced camera systems specifically designed for the motion picture entertainment industryKamera
2004Digidesignfor the design, development and implementation of the Pro Tools® digital audio workstationTon
Bill Tondreaufor his significant advancements in the field of motion control technology for motion picture visual effectsSystems
2005Horst Burbullafor the invention and continuing development of the Technocrane telescoping camera craneKamerakran
Jean-Marie Lavalou, Alain Masseron, David Samuelsonfor the engineering and development of the Louma Camera Crane and remote system for motion picture productionKamerakran
2008Eastman Kodak Companyfor the development of photographic emulsion technologies incorporated into the Kodak Vision2 family of color negative filmsLaboratory
2012Franz Kraus, Johannes Steurer, Wolfgang Riedelfor the design and development of the ARRILASER Film RecorderLaboratory
2013Cooke Optics Limitedfor their continuing innovation in the design, development and manufacture of advanced camera lenses that have helped define the look of motion pictures over the last centuryLaboratory
2015Dr. Larry Hornbeckfor the invention of digital micromirror technology as used in DLP Cinema projectionSystems
2018Mark Elendt, Side Effects Softwarefor the creation and development of the Houdini visual effects and animation systemLaboratory

Einzelnachweise

  1. Vgl. oscars.org