Ralph Hammeras
| Ralph Hammeras | |
|---|---|
| Born |
24 March 1894 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Died |
3 February 1970 (aged 75) Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation |
Special effects designer Cinematographer Art director |
| Years active | 1925-1960 |
Ralph Hammeras (March 24, 1894 – February 3, 1970) was an American special effects designer, cinematographer and art director. He was nominated for three Academy Awards. He created a large-scale miniature of the city of London for the film The Sky Hawk, he also created special mechanical effects for it.[1]
He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and died in Los Angeles, California.
Awards
- 1929: Nominated for an Academy Award for Engineering Effects.[2]
- 1931: Just Imagine - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction.[3]
- 1949: Deep Waters - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.[4]
References
- ↑ "Ralph Hammeras". galeon.com. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
- ↑ "The 1st Academy Awards (1929) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
- ↑ "NY Times: Just Imagine". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
- ↑ "NY Times: Deep Waters". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
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