I find it very interesting how far and in what pattern technology has emerged over the years. It seems that new breakthroughs in technology go hand in hand with popularity and success. From smell-o-vision, that allows an audience member to smell scents during major scenes, to James Cameron’s 3D Avatar, filmmakers are always trying to push the envelope to give the people what they haven’t seen before. One of the most interesting breakthroughs of the entire article in my opinion was Walt Disney’s Circle-Vision 360 (picture above). Composed of nine screens and shot using nine different cameras, Circle-Vision 360 was a movie going experience that literally surrounded the audience, and lead the way for what was to become IMAX films. It seems that each bit of breakthrough technology engenders the next big breakthrough. So the real question is, where would we be without all the simple technology we take for granted that has built the foundation for what we appreciate today? and what will the breakthroughs of tomorrow be?
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