Windjammer(1958)‏ in "Cinemiracle" Never heard of this before?

[James Steven Beverly]

I saw this on the Konvas forum and thought it was interesting. Anyone know anything about this system

ans why it was never pursued as a mainstream cinema format and also are there any other similar stories for large scale failed cinema formats?

Stumbled across this film.  Ordered the blu-ray.  Apparently the only film 

shot with the "Cinemiracle" three camera system.  The whole thing 

fascinates me.  Was wondering if anyone in the group could elaborate on 

the process.  I read that Jack Warner wanted to use this for other 

productions, but they fell through.


Was also curious about something with this process.  The wikipedia page 

says: The three Eastman Kodak 27 millimeter lenses were electronically 

controlled-and shifted their optical centers depending on the focus.  

Seems like a very good start for a superior 3D capture and projection.  

[David Mullen ASC]

You can read about Cinemiracle here:

http://www.widescreenmuseum.com/widescreen/wingcm1.htm

 

Quality-wise, it was basically a variation of Cinerama, three 6-perf 35mm frames side-by-side.

[James Steven Beverly]

Thanks, David. Cool stuff.