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James Cameron - The Futurist - [Founders, Forever Episode]

Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

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James Cameron's Digital Manifesto Predicting the Future of Filmmaking

In 1992, before founding his special effects company Digital Domain, James Cameron wrote a digital manifesto predicting the future of filmmaking. He described performance capture, now known as motion capture, where actors would wear data suits to create digitized performances. While this seemed obvious to him, it took another decade for Hollywood to catch on. Cameron's book also details the process of building Avatar, highlighting his belief that every idea is a work in progress. He embraces challenges and remains positive, inspiring others in his industry.

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