Petro Vlahos Death
Petro passed away on February 10, 2013 at the age of 96.
When did Petro Vlahos die?
February 10, 2013How old was Petro Vlahos when died?
96
Petro Vlahos Birthday and Date of Death
Petro Vlahos was born on August 20, 1916 and died on February 10, 2013. Petro was 96 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: August 20, 1916
Date of Death: February 10, 2013
Age at Death: 96
Petro Vlahos - Biography
Petro Vlahos (Greek: Πέτρος Βλάχος; August 20, 1916 – February 10, 2013), was an engineer and inventor, considered to be one of the pioneering scientific and technical innovators of the motion picture and television industries. Vlahos consistently devised solutions that made the modern blockbuster possible - he is remembered in particular for combining and refining the chroma key process colloquially known as "bluescreening" or alternatively "greenscreening" with motion control camera technology to create the modern special effects shot. This technology allows film editors in post-production to digitally remove an image of an actor working in front of a usually blue or green colored background and insert him into any computer-generated or other preexisting digital background. In recognition of his contributions he was awarded multiple Oscars, as well as an Emmy Award.
