One of the most infamous movie gimmicks of the 1960s was Smell-O-Vision. This technology was developed by AromaRama, a company that specialized in creating scents for various forms of media. Smell-O-Vision involved a system of tubes and fans that would release specific scents into the theater at various points during the film. The scents were meant to enhance the movie experience by stimulating the sense of smell and creating a more immersive environment for the audience. However, Smell-O-Vision was not widely adopted and only lasted for a brief period of time.
Percepto
Percepto was a movie gimmick that was developed in the 1960s by the American inventor Charles Wehrenberg. This technology involved the use of a vibrating seat that would create physical sensations for the audience. The vibrations were synchronized with the film's soundtrack, and they were designed to make the audience feel as though they were actually part of the movie. Percepto was used in a few films, but it did not gain widespread popularity and was eventually abandoned.
Audorama
Audorama was a movie gimmick that was developed in the 1960s by the American company Cinerama. This technology utilized a multi-speaker sound system that was strategically placed around the theater to create a more immersive sound experience for the audience. Audorama was used in a few films, but it did not gain widespread popularity and was eventually abandoned.
3-D
The 1960s saw a resurgence in the use of 3-D technology in movies. 3-D films require a special process of cinematography that creates the illusion of three-dimensional space and objects. The audience wears special 3-D glasses that filter out one eye's view of the screen, creating the impression of depth and realism. Some popular 3-D movies of the 1960s include "House of Wax" (1953) and "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954).
Cinerama
Cinerama was a widescreen movie format that was developed in the 1950s. Cinerama films were shot on three different cameras that were placed horizontally across the front of the camera platform. The three images were projected simultaneously onto a curved screen, creating a panoramic effect that was much larger than the traditional rectangular movie screen. "This Is Cinerama" (1952), "Cinerama Holiday" (1955), and "The Search for Paradise" (1957) are some well-known Cinerama films.