A special three-panel telecine process called SmileBox was developed for the film to simulate the Cinerama experience.
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A special three-panel telecine process called SmileBox was developed for the film to simulate the Cinerama experience.
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Synopsis
David Strohmaier narrates Cinerama Adventure, a documentary that traces the evolution of the Cinerama widescreen film process. It begins with the primitive multi-screen pyramid format and progresses to the three-screen panoramic technique that defined the genre. Interviews with industry figures such as Debbie Reynolds and Leonard Maltin, along with archival footage of creator Fred Waller, provide context. The film also introduces the SmileBox process, developed for this project, which simulates the original Cinerama experience.
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Why Watch
- See interviews with Cinerama film cast and crew.
- Find out about the SmileBox technology used in the film.
- Meet Fred Waller through vintage interviews.
Did You Know
- The documentary was released in 2002 and runs for 97 minutes.
- SmileBox, a special telecine process, was developed specifically for this film.
- In 2008, it was included as an extra feature on the DVD and Blu-ray of How the West Was Won.
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Who directed Cinerama Adventure?
Cinerama Adventure was directed by David Strohmaier.
What is the running time of Cinerama Adventure?
The running time of Cinerama Adventure is 97 minutes.
What special process was developed for Cinerama Adventure?
A special three-panel telecine process called SmileBox was developed for Cinerama Adventure.
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