Takuo Miyagishima

Takuo Miyagishima
Born(1928-03-15)March 15, 1928
DiedAugust 4, 2011(2011-08-04) (aged 83)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesTak Miyagishima
OccupationDesign engineer
Years active1954–2009

Takuo Miyagishima (Japanese: 宮城島 卓夫, March 15, 1928 – August 4, 2011) was a Japanese-American design engineer who worked for Panavision. He was responsible for many of the company's innovations in motion picture photography and projection, and also designed the company's logo.[1]

In 2005, Miyagishima received the Gordon E. Sawyer Award for his achievements and successful career at the 77th Academy Awards.

  1. ^ Giardina, Carolyn (August 5, 2011). "Takuo "Tak" Miyagishima Dies at 83". The Hollywood Reporter.