And the Oscar goes to . . .

Scientific or Technical Award (Class I). To Garrett Brown and the Cinema Products Corporation Engineering Staff under the supervision of John Jurgens, for the invention and development of Steadicam.

Scientific and Technical Award (Technical Achievement Award). To Garrett Brown and Jerry Holway for the creation of the Skyman flying platform for Stedicam operators.

Scientific and Technical Award (Scientific and Engineering Award). To Garrett Brown for the original concept of the Skycam flying camera system—the first use of 3-D volumetric cable technology for motion picture cinematography. In creating the first remote-controlled, cable-supported flying camera system, Garrett Brown’s pioneering efforts have influenced all subsequent development in this area of technology.

Scientific and Technical Award (Scientific and Engineering Award). To Steve Wagner for the initial concept and software, to Garrett Brown for the design, and to Jerry Holway and Robert Orf for the engineering of the Steadicam Volt stabilization system. The Tiffen Steadicam Volt revolutionizes inertial stabilization with its advanced two-axis motorized design, creating artificial inertia and simulated friction while providing adjustable tactile feedback. Different modes allow the operator to alter the physical feel of the rig. The Volt empowers filmmakers to achieve dynamic shots with more complex camera movement while maintaining a stable roll axis.