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'''Loren L. Ryder''' (9 March 1900&nbsp;&ndash; 28 May 1985) was an American [[audio engineering|sound engineer]]. He won five [[Academy Awards]] and was nominated for twelve more in the categories [[Academy Award for Best Sound|Best Sound Recording]] and [[Academy Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Effects]].<ref name="lat">{{cite news | url=http://articles.latimes.com/1985-05-30/news/mn-4954_1_ryder-sound-oscars | title=Loren L. Ryder; Winner of 5 Oscars for Movie Sound | work=Los Angeles Times | date=30 May 1985 | accessdate=7 December 2013}}</ref>
'''Loren L. Ryder''' (9 March 1900&nbsp;&ndash; 28 May 1985) was an American [[audio engineering|sound engineer]]. He won five [[Academy Awards]] and was nominated for twelve more in the categories [[Academy Award for Best Sound|Best Sound Recording]] and [[Academy Award for Best Visual Effects|Best Effects]].<ref name="lat">{{cite news | url=http://articles.latimes.com/1985-05-30/news/mn-4954_1_ryder-sound-oscars | title=Loren L. Ryder; Winner of 5 Oscars for Movie Sound | work=Los Angeles Times | date=30 May 1985 | accessdate=7 December 2013}}</ref>


Having joined [[Paramount Pictures]] in 1928, Ryder became the studio's chief engineer and sound director in 1936.<ref name="nyt">{{cite news | url=http://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/31/arts/loren-l-ryder-an-engineer-in-sound-recording-for-film.html | title=Loren L. Ryder, an Engineer in Sound-recording for Film | work=New York Times | date=31 May 1985 | agency=Associated Press | accessdate=7 December 2013}}</ref> Some of his achievements included the development of the [[VistaVision]] wide-screen format and the production of the first full-length film using magnetic audio recording.<ref name=nyt/> During [[World War II]], General [[George S. Patton]] called upon Ryder's audio expertise to help disguise the sounds of American tanks at the [[Battle of the Bulge]].<ref name=nyt/>
After serving in [[World War I]], Ryder studied physics and mathematics at the [[University of California, Berkeley]], graduating in 1924.<ref name=lat/> He went to work at [[Pacific Telephone & Telegraph]] where he developed an improved technique for transmitting images over telephone lines, using [[light valve]]s.<ref name=lat/> In 1928, Ryder joined [[Paramount Pictures]] where he worked in the new emerging field of [[talking picture]]s.<ref name=lat/> From and 1936 until 1957 he served as the studio's chief engineer and sound director.<ref name="nyt">{{cite news | url=http://www.nytimes.com/1985/05/31/arts/loren-l-ryder-an-engineer-in-sound-recording-for-film.html | title=Loren L. Ryder, an Engineer in Sound-recording for Film | work=New York Times | date=31 May 1985 | agency=Associated Press | accessdate=7 December 2013}}</ref> Some of his achievements included the development of the [[VistaVision]] wide-screen format and the production of the first full-length film using magnetic audio recording.<ref name=nyt/> During [[World War II]], General [[George S. Patton]] called upon Ryder's audio expertise to help disguise the sounds of American tanks at the [[Battle of the Bulge]].<ref name=nyt/>


==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==

Revision as of 15:20, 7 December 2013

Loren L. Ryder
Born(1900-03-09)March 9, 1900
California, United States
DiedMay 28, 1985(1985-05-28) (aged 85)
Monterey, California, United States
OccupationSound engineer
Years active1932 – 1968

Loren L. Ryder (9 March 1900 – 28 May 1985) was an American sound engineer. He won five Academy Awards and was nominated for twelve more in the categories Best Sound Recording and Best Effects.[1]

After serving in World War I, Ryder studied physics and mathematics at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1924.[1] He went to work at Pacific Telephone & Telegraph where he developed an improved technique for transmitting images over telephone lines, using light valves.[1] In 1928, Ryder joined Paramount Pictures where he worked in the new emerging field of talking pictures.[1] From and 1936 until 1957 he served as the studio's chief engineer and sound director.[2] Some of his achievements included the development of the VistaVision wide-screen format and the production of the first full-length film using magnetic audio recording.[2] During World War II, General George S. Patton called upon Ryder's audio expertise to help disguise the sounds of American tanks at the Battle of the Bulge.[2]

Selected filmography

Best Sound
Best Effects

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Loren L. Ryder; Winner of 5 Oscars for Movie Sound". Los Angeles Times. 30 May 1985. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  2. ^ a b c "Loren L. Ryder, an Engineer in Sound-recording for Film". New York Times. Associated Press. 31 May 1985. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
  3. ^ "The 10th Academy Awards (1938) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
  4. ^ "The 11th Academy Awards (1939) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
  5. ^ a b "The 12th Academy Awards (1940) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-11.
  6. ^ a b "The 13th Academy Awards (1941) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-13.
  7. ^ "The 14th Academy Awards (1942) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-13.
  8. ^ "The 15th Academy Awards (1943) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  9. ^ "The 16th Academy Awards (1944) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
  10. ^ "The 17th Academy Awards (1945) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
  11. ^ "The 18th Academy Awards (1946) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
  12. ^ "The 26th Academy Awards (1954) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-20.
  13. ^ "The 27th Academy Awards (1955) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-20.
  14. ^ "The 29th Academy Awards (1957) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2011-08-21.

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