Costs Quote by Douglas Trumbull
“There's been a bit of confusion about Showscan. The basic problem was, it was film and it was 70 mm and it was a lot of it, so the negative cost was very high, the print costs were very high, and it also required conversion of the projectors and theaters and a lot of costs. I just couldn't get any traction in the theatrical movie industry to do it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Showscan technology, 1985
Showscan faced high costs and technical hurdles, preventing theatrical adoption.
In simple terms: Showscan was too costly and complex.
Key Takeaway
Consider feasibility before pioneering tech.
Themes
technology
cost
adoption
Mood
analytical
realistic
Type
practical
critical
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- technical feasibility studies
- stakeholder alignment
Key Concepts
film industry
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- What balance is needed between cost and art?
- How can emerging tech overcome market barriers?
A Different Perspective
May overlook artistic value.
