Complete show notes (with links) available at http://opticalpodcast.com/episode/010/We talk with Douglas Trumbull about his history as artist, animator, and VFX legend, from 2001: A Space Odyssey to Brainstorm, and hear about what caused him to become a champion of immersive cinema.This episode includes the first half of our interview, leading up to the point that Trumbull left Hollywood. Stay tuned for Part 2 in episode 011!Listen for your chance to win a free 1-year print subscription to Cinefex magazine.Subscribe to the Podcast* Subscribe in iTunes* Enhanced AAC podcast feed* MP3 podcast feedSponsor* Cinefex magazine — The journal of cinematic illusions.Features* 2001 (1968)* Silent Running (1972)* Brainstorm (1983)* Follow along with our List on Letterboxd, featuring films we’ve covered, and upcoming films to watch.Guests* Douglas Trumbull, filmmaker, director, writer, and inventor of many advances in VFX technology. His latest project is a 3D/4K/120fps immersive cinema process called [Magi](UFOTOG trailer).Music* All tracks by Digital DrooResearch Materials* Cinefex 8 — April 1982, available in the Cinefex iPad app* Revisiting Cinefex (8): Tron and Silent Running by Graham EdwardsAs ever* The Optical theme by Digital Droo* The Optical “aperture” logo by Mike Gower