Henry Orenstein, most notably recognized as the creator of Transformers action figures, will be honored by the poker community for his contribution to the industry regarding televised events. What exactly did Mr. Orenstein do to gain such recognition? The now ubiquitous hole card camera, that’s what. The hole card camera is considered one of the most important factors in drawing audiences to the televised events. Not only does it give the viewer a sense of drama as he or she knows the cards at the table, but it also helps them more easily follow the flow of the game and understand why the players make the moves they make. While not useful in online poker play, it’s been a great tool for TV commentators during live televised games, as it allows them to offer more in-depth analysis of the tournament play. For his contribution, Orenstein will be commended and inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame on November 9th during the final table main event of the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. As a side note, Orenstein is no stranger to the game, as he holds a bracelet for winning the WSOP in seven card stud in 1996, and is know to have played in some of the biggest cash games in his hay day. Orenstein is also the owner of Poker PROductions, one of the leading poker show producers in the world.