Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. A system that choreographed the release of odors during the projection of a film, invented by Hans Laube.
- n. nonstandard Any such system that adds olfaction to cinematography, often portrayed as futuristic or far-fetched.
Etymologies
- Coined by Mike Todd, Jr. (Wiktionary)
Examples
“Now if only we can get Smell-O-Vision back for "Jackass 3-D" as well.”
‘American Gladiators’ And ‘Jackass’ Bring Their Stunts To 3-D » MTV Movies Blog
“I will be watching mine for years to come or at least until they perfect that Smell-O-Vision.”
“Zuma Press (Coppola, Scorsese); Getty Images (Spielberg) Three-D technology is at a critical juncture in Hollywood, its mixed track record leaving few clues as to whether it will be a transformative leap like talkies or color, a limited platform like Imax or little more than a doomed gimmick like Smell-O-Vision or Sensurround.”
The Wall Street Journal: The Godfathers Of Film Take On 3-D*
“I've said repeatedly for the last year that studios can and should charge whatever they want for 3D, IMAX, Smell-O-Vision, etc as long as audiences have a viable 2D viewing option at a theater near them.”
The Huffington Post: Scott Mendelson: 2011: The Year 3D Kills Mainstream Moviegoing?
“I also thanked my lucky stars that it was not in Smell-O-Vision, given the number of bodily fluids (and solids) that went airborne at various moments.”
The Huffington Post: Marshall Fine: HuffPost Review: Jackass 3D
“Studios can charge as much as they want for 3D, IMAX, Smell-O-Vision, whatever... as long as audiences have convenient access to a traditional 2D theatrical exhibition of said movie.”
The Huffington Post: Scott Mendelson: Is 3D Dying or Just Leveling Off?
“If you want Smell-O-Vision, come watch a movie in my crappy apartment.”
“I heard a vague rumor somewhere (maybe on BoingBoing?) that some cinemas in L. A were working on getting Smell-O-Vision back .... anybody knows if this true?”
“Perhaps e-Reader manufacturers can include some type of “Smell-O-Vision” like feature in their devices.”
Two College Newspaper Columnists Discuss Reading, e-Books, and Bookstores « ResourceShelf
“As I said last week, perhaps some eBook manufacturer will devise some type Smell-O-Vision/air freshening device that would release a dose of new book smell every few minutes.”
Another College Student Not Thrilled with eBooks « ResourceShelf
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