Lenny Lipton
Lenny Lipton was an American author, filmmaker, lyricist, and inventor, widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of projected three-dimensional imagery. He is best known for writing the poem that became the lyrics for the hit song "Puff, the Magic Dragon." Lipton also developed significant 3D technology used in modern theaters and televisions. His work in stereoscopic display led to inventions like CrystalEyes and the ZScreen, which were foundational for RealD 3D systems. He founded StereoGraphics Corporation and held numerous patents related to 3D technology. Lipton also authored several books on filmmaking and the history of cinema.
Awards
['Society for Information Display Silver Display of the Year Award', 'Lifetime Achievement Award from the International 3D Society', 'Smithsonian Institution award for CrystalEyes']
Notable Works
['Puff the Magic Dragon (lyrics)', 'Independent Filmmaking', 'The Super 8 Book', 'Lipton on Filmmaking', 'Foundations of the Stereoscopic Cinema', 'The Cinema in Flux: The Evolution of Motion Picture Technology from the Magic Lantern to the Digital Era', 'CrystalEyes', 'ZScreen']
