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The National | Feb 9, 2013 | 2:21

Oscar-worthy Canadian technology

Canadian Doug James nabbed a Science and Technical Oscar by co-creating software used to edit major blockbusters like Avatar and Battleship. Zulekha Nathoo looks at its wide influence in the industry.

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