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Every technology that comes into filmmaking is first a gimmick. Think about sound with 'The Jazz Singer' or the first colour or surround sound - it takes a while for filmmakers to understand how to use it.

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John Lasseter
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: January 12
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