History Continued:
In 1964 Graphic Films was contracted to produce four specialty films for the 1964, New York World’s Fair. "Chemical Man", produced for Abbott Laboratories, was presented on a unique circular screen. "Voyage to America" a 35mm anamorphic production was produced to play in the United States Pavillion. "Reaching for the Stars", produced for Martin-Marietta, looked at the future of space travel and exploration. "To The Moon And Beyond", produced for KLH Airlines and Cinerama Corporation, was shot in 10-perf 70mm and projected on a huge dome. Impressed and excited by this production, director Stanley Kubrick engaged Graphic Films for conceptualization and story board development of the feature film, "200l, A Space Odyssey" Production members from Graphic Films were later responsible for the realization of the complex special effects for the film.
With the advent and success of the Imax format, Graphic Films realized the possibility of screening large format films on existing planetarium domes. The company helped pioneer the domed process and was selected to produce the first Omnimax Film, "Voyage to the Outer Planets." As other large-screen formats emerged, Graphic established itself as a producer of specialized films.
When President John Kennedy announced that he wanted to see Americans on the moon before 1970, it was Graphic Films' simulations that were used for training and scientific purposes, and shown to Senators and appropriations committees in order to stimulate the necessary flow of cash.
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