Jim Rodnunsky - Awards & Nominations

Date of Birth	18-July-1956
Place of Birth	Canada (North America, Americas, DVD Region 1)
Nationality
Profession	Cinematographer
James Lewis "Jim" Rodnunsky was a Canadian-born technician, cinematographer and inventor of the Cablecam system. Cablecam consists of cable-suspended, remote control cameras to film overhead shots. Rodnunsky's Cablecam is now widely used in sporting events, film and television. Rodnunsky's Cablecam is a direct competitor of the Skycam system, which was invented by Garrett Brown.

Awards by Jim Rodnunsky

Check all the awards nominated and won by Jim Rodnunsky.

2010

Academy Scientific and Technical Award (Scientific and Engineering award)	(For the development of the Cablecam 3-D volumetric suspended cable camera technologies. The evolution of the Cablecam technology has made it possible to move a camera safely and accurately anywhere through a three-dimensional space.)

2005

Academy Award for Best Technical Achievement	(For the development of the Cablecam 3-D volumetric suspended cable camera technologies. The evolution of the Cablecam technology has made it possible to move a camera safely and accurately anywhere through a three-dimensional space.)

1998

Academy Award for Best Technical Achievement	(For the design and engineering of Cablecam. This radio-controlled, cable-driven camera platform with its ultra-smooth synthetic cables and powerful hydraulic motors, enables runs in excess of 3000 feet with quick return to start. Operating unmanned, it can function at speeds and through perils that would be unsafe for on-board operators.)

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