Joseph A. Ball

Joseph Arthur Ball (August 16, 1894 – August 27, 1951) was an American inventor, physicist, and executive at Technicolor. He was the technical director of the first color movie Becky Sharp, and a recipient of an Oscar in 1938 for his contributions to color film photography. He held many patents in color photography, and was credited with three-component process.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ↑ New York Times:JOSEPH A. BALL, 57, EXPERT ON PHOTOS; Physicist and Inventor Dies-- Former Technicolor Executive Won 'Oscar' for Film Work;August 31, 1951
  2. ↑ Widescreen Museum;Joseph Arthur Ball
  3. ↑ 1938 Oscars - 11th Annual Academy Awards


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