Dykstraflex

The Dykstraflex is a motion picture camera system named after its developer John Dykstra.

Related Topics:
Motion picture - Camera - John Dykstra

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The system used VistaVision motion controlled cameras to allow for

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7 axis of motion roll, pan, tilt, swing, boom, traverse, track

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Also separate lens focus, motor drive and shutter control.

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The new camera system allowed camera movement to be duplicated exactly as many times as needed for a shoot.

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Was used in such films as the Star Wars and Star Trek series.

Related Topics:
Star Wars - Star Trek

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It earned John Dykstra an Academy Award in 1978.

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