Ralph Hammeras (March 24, 1894 – February 3, 1970) was an American

special effect Special effects (often abbreviated as SFX, F/X or simply FX) are illusions or visual tricks used in the theatre, film, television, video game, amusement park and simulator industries to simulate the imagined events in a story or virtual ...

s designer,

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and

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. He was nominated for three

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. He created a large-scale miniature of the city of

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for the film ''

The Sky Hawk ''The Sky Hawk'' is a 1929 American pre-Code adventure film, produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation and directed by John G. Blystone. The screenplay was adapted by Llewellyn Hughes from his article "Chap Called Bardell" and novelized ...

'', he also created special mechanical effects for it. He was born in

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, Minnesota, and died in

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Awards

* 1929: Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Engineering Effects. * 1931: ''

Just Imagine ''Just Imagine'' is a 1930 American pre-Code science fiction musical- comedy film, directed by David Butler. The film is known for its art direction and special effects in its portrayal of New York City in an imagined 1980. ''Just Imagine'' s ...

'' - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction. * 1949: '' Deep Waters'' - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Special Effects.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hammeras, Ralph 1894 births 1970 deaths Special effects people American cinematographers American art directors Artists from Minneapolis