Ralph Hammeras

Ralph Hammeras (March 24, 1894 – February 3, 1970) was an American special effects designer, cinematographer and art director. He was nominated for three Academy Awards. He created a large-scale miniature of the city of London for the film The Sky Hawk, he also created special mechanical effects for it.^[1] He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and died in Los Angeles, California.

Ralph Hammeras
Born	(1894-03-24)March 24, 1894 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Died	February 3, 1970(1970-02-03) (aged 75) Los Angeles, California
Occupations	Special effects designer Cinematographer Art director
Years active	1925-1960

Ralph Hammeras trick photo in The Film Daily, 1929

Awards

• 1929: Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Engineering Effects.^[2]
• 1931: Just Imagine - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction.^[3][4]
• 1949: Deep Waters - Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Special Effects.^[5][6]