Tomlinson Miles Holman II [1] (born 1946) is an American film theorist, audio engineer, and inventor of film technologies, notably the Lucasfilm's THX sound system. He developed the world's first 10.2 sound system. [2]
Early in his career, Holman developed what was known as the Holman Preamplifier for the APT Corporation, a former Massachusetts entity founded by Holman. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (1968). [3]
In 2002 he received the Academy Award for Technical Achievement. [4] [ failed verification ] Specifically, for "the research and system integration resulting in the improvement of motion picture loudspeaker systems".
In 2007 he received the IEEE Masaru Ibuka Award. [5]
Holman taught film and television sound at the School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California from 1987 to 2011.[ citation needed ]
In 2011 - 2021, Softpedia reported that Apple Inc. had employed Holman, and speculated that this was to work on audio projects. [2]
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