the movies' magic rainbow Basten, Fred E. creator text bibliography cau Camarillo, CA Technicolor, Inc. 2005 90th anniversary edition monographic eng

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xiv, 284 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm. This is a full account of the dazzling Technicolor years that turned the screen from silver to every color of the rainbow. Here in one volume are the films, the stars, the showmen and all the elements behind the phenomenon that changed movies forever. Beautiful film stills and rare behind-the-scenes photos taken on the sets of memorable Technicolor movies highlight the personalities and stories behind the making of the movies. From the long struggle to bring perfect color to motion pictures, to the restoration of classic features and the evolution of digital technologies, Technicolor has redefined the movie-going experience.--From publisher description How it all began The first film Hollywood Pirates, vagabonds and kings All the colors of the rainbow Becky sharp Where are the stars? Revolution behind the scenes Waiting for "Allah" Hollywood discovers color The bright new stars Color grows up Changing times A new era The changing face of the industry Going digital Restoration Technicolor today and tomorrow [by] Fred E. Basten. Includes index. Filmography: pages 169-194. Bibliography: pages 205-206. n-us--- Motion pictures United States History Cine Historia Estados Unidos Color cinematography Cinematografía en colores Color en el cine PN 1993.5 B325g 2005 791.4 78067469 DLC 790215 20240215113153.0 1794067 eng