Computer Animation BLOG

Catching up

2010-03-22T10:19:00.000-04:00

I have to admit that I have been slack about keeping this blog and my website up to date, particularly the historical piece about Cinetron. Well, in the way of an explanation ( excuse sounds too wimpy), my grandson, Jordan Shreiner is a starter on the Lees-McRae College Lacrosse team and I have been tied up photographing the games and posting them on my adjunct website: www.BobcatsLacrosse.com. Anyway, I do intend to get back with the second chapter on Cinetron soon. Until then, "GO BOBCATS"

Cinetron Computer Systems...History

2010-02-07T18:04:00.000-05:00

I decided to post the historical narrative about Cinetron on my website. Here's the direct address:
http://www.charles-vaughn-images.com/Cinetron.html
Or, just go to my website and click on "About Us"

I heard from Greg Harker, an animation cameraman who operated the first commercial system at The Optical House in New York and from Dick Rauh, VP and Art Director for The Optical House.

Thanks Greg and Dick.

Gene's Obituary

2010-01-27T17:34:00.000-05:00

Here is the notice as placed in the Atlanta papers:

Family-Placed Death Notice

NOTTINGHAM, Eugene Parris Mr. Eugene Parris "Gene" Nottingham, age 70, of Tucker died Thursday, January 14, 2010. Gene was born on July 28, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas to Ralph Parris Nottingham and Adolphina Rachel Neider Nottingham. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering and received a Masters degree from Georgia Tech in Electrical Engineering. Gene was one of the original founders of Cinetron Computer Systems, Inc. and served as its Vice President of Engineering for over 28 years. Cinetron was an internationally acclaimed manufacturer of computer-controlled motion picture animation and optical effects equipment company in Atlanta. Cinetron equipment became the industry standard and was used by theatrical and commercial film producers across the United States and in foreign countries. Industry giants such as The Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios, MGM, ABC, CBS and hundreds of others were all clients of Cinetron. Gene's innovative electronics and mechanical designs for Cinetron led to his being awarded the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences "Academy Award" for Technical Achievement and the Eastman Kodak Company Technical Achievement Award. Mr. Nottingham was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Charlotte Boyd Nottingham of Tucker; GA; children, Charlotte Boyd Nottingham of Charleston, SC, Rachel Nottingham Cook and her husband Benjamin Joseph Cook of Lilburn, GA; grandchild, Luke Joseph Cook of Lilburn, GA; sister, Sylvia Jean Wright; aunt Lucille V. Neider, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of A. S. Turner & Sons with Mr. Nottingham's nephew, Pastor John Thomas Boyd, II officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society , P.O. Box 56566, Atlanta, GA 30343 in Gene's memory. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Friday and one hour prior to the service on Saturday and a reception is to follow the service at A. S. Turner & Sons.

Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on January 15, 2010

Gene Nottingham

2010-01-14T13:56:00.001-05:00

I'm sorry to say that Gene Nottingham passed away quietly this morning ( January 14) at 4 AM. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 16 at 1PM at A.S. Turner Funeral home in Decatur, GA. Those of us who knew and loved Gene will miss him greatly.

Gene and Cinetron

2010-01-05T21:37:00.004-05:00

I am in the process of generating a history of Cinetron on my website. Please check it out there if you're interested, there is a lot of detail about Cinetron, how it started and grew.
Charlie

SEEING THE LITTLE PICTURE

2009-12-15T14:43:00.019-05:00

I Transferred this post to my website where it displays bigger and is a bit easier to read.
There are also more photo tips there.
Check it out at www.Charles-Vaughn-Images.com
Thanks

Gene Nottingham, More news

2009-11-22T11:20:00.002-05:00

Carolyn and I travelled down to Atlanta yesterday to spend a little time with Gene. He was up and around and seemed optimistic and relaxed. For all intents and purposes he seemed like the same old Gene that we all love.
It's too soon to predict how effective his treatments will be but if anyone can beat this it's Gene and we're praying that he can do it.

Gene Nottingham - Cinetron

2009-11-19T12:08:00.000-05:00

There is some really bad news for those of us who are friends of Gene & Charlotte. When we got back from Panama a few days ago, I received a call that Gene was in the hospital and had been diagnosed with Cancer. He's home with his family in Atlanta and undergoing radiation and chemo treatment in hopes of arresting the growth of the cancer.
Please keep Gene and his family in your hearts and prayers.

Cranking Up

2009-11-19T11:22:00.001-05:00

Hi, I'm just gettting this blog started as an adjunct to my website: Charles-Vaughn-Images.com.
Just bear with me for a while as I get things rolling.
Charlie