Petro Vlahos
American cinema pioneer (1916-2013) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 96
Petro Vlahos was an American engineer and inventor, considered to be one of the pioneering scientific and technical innovators of the motion picture and television industries. He is remembered in particular for creating the Ultimatte process, which refined chroma key or blue screening.
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Awards
About this person
For his contributions, Vlahos received three Oscars and an Emmy.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2013 · aged 96
