EVENT CAPSULE CLEAN: Avatar Premiere, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 12/16/09

James Cameron discusses his journey from writing in 1995 to making Titanic and his love for deep ocean expeditions. After Titanic, he transitioned to Avatar, developing 3D camera technology with Vince Pace. He highlights the character Grace, who sacrifices for her passion but finds family. Cameron emphasizes empowerment, challenging perceived disabilities. He concludes with the importance of storytelling, balancing groundbreaking technology with emotional narratives, a hallmark of his films.

What inspired James Cameron to pursue deep ocean expeditions?

• The success of the Titanic film

• His childhood fascination with the ocean

• His collaboration with Vince Pace

• A documentary he watched

What was James Cameron developing with Vince Pace?

• A virtual reality experience

• A documentary series

• 3D camera technology

• A new film script

What is the main message conveyed through the character Grace?

• The beauty of nature

• Overcoming perceived disabilities

• The value of scientific research

• The importance of family

How does technology contribute to the storytelling in Avatar?

• It distracts from character development

• It is the main focus of the film

• It complements the love story

• It overshadows the narrative

What is a hallmark of James Cameron's filmmaking style?

• Avoiding emotional narratives

• Minimal use of technology

• Focus on action over story

• Creating memorable characters