LUNARA FILM
Howard Preston
Howard Preston
Person1984–2022
Nominated at 3 ceremonies, most recently the 95th Academy Awards (2022).
Nominations
3
Wins
3
Span
1984–2022
Films
0
Oscar History
Every nomination and win on record for Howard Preston, by ceremony.
Film: —
Citation: To HOWARD PRESTON for the concept, design and engineering, and to BERNIE BUTLER-SMITH for the design and implementation of electronic circuitry and software, of the Preston Cinema Systems Light Ranger 2.
Note: The Light Ranger 2 provides precise real-time focus distance information by continuously tracking subjects in sixteen discrete zones. The distance and depth of field indicators are superimposed on the camera image, enabling the focus-puller to intuitively judge focus, even in formerly impossible and extremely challenging situations.
Winner
Film: —
Detail: Photography
Citation: To HOWARD PRESTON and MIRKO KOVACEVIC for the design and engineering of the Preston Cinema Systems FI+Z wireless remote system.
Note: Pioneering unprecedented reliability and flexibility in wireless lens and camera operation, the FI+Z has continued to be a leader in innovation since its introduction in 1994.
Winner
Film: —
Detail: Camera
Citation: To HOWARD J. PRESTON of Preston Cinema Systems for the design and development of a variable speed control device with automatic exposure compensation for motion picture cameras.
Winner
The Career Arc
Howard Preston at the Oscars, 1984 to 2022: each nomination above its year, the 3 wins in gold. Select any nomination to open its full race.
3 nominations 3 wins
Ledger Crossroads
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