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ness

levels. The results of these tests led

to the current

figure of 86 dB Leq (m)."
by all

The maximum is adhered to

studios and has the endorsement of the
Motion Picture Association of America

B

and the National Association of Theater

Owners.

Academy Award of Merit
(Oscar Statuette)
Presented for basic achievements
that have

a

definite influence upon

advancement of the

the

industry.

To Rob Cook, Loren
and Ed Catmull for their

Carpenter
significant

advancement to the field of motion-

picture rendering,

exemplified in
According to the
Academy, "the trio's broad professional
influence in the industry has inspired and
continues to inspire and contribute to the
advancement of computer-generated
imagery for motion pictures."
as

Pixar's "Renderman."

Scientific and
Awards

Engineering
(Academy Plaques)

Presented for those achieve¬
ments that exhibit a

high level of engi¬
neering and are important to the
progress of the industry.
To Alvah J. Miller and Paul
Johnson of

Lynx Robotics for the elec¬
design of the Lynx C50 Camera Motor System. This camera
motor, operated with programmable
microprocessors, achieves an unprece¬
dented range of precisely controlled
speeds in stand-alone cameras or when
synchronized to motion-control systems.
To Al Mayer, Sr. and Al Mayer,
Jr. for the mechanical design, lain Neil
for the optical design and Brian Dang
for the electronic design of the

tronic and software

Panavision

Millennium

XL

Camera

System. This camera brings the full,
uncompromised performance of larger
heavy-duty cameras to the lightest
weight category with ruggedness and
advanced features previously expected
only in specialized or effects cameras.
To AKA! Digital for the design
and development of the DD8plus digital

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