Stanford Documentary Group
Organization
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Cyan collection
Collection
Identifier: CYAN
Abstract
Cyan is the developer of the Myst adventure game series. Based in the Spokane, WA area, the company has been continuously producing games since 1987. Cyan are active custodians of their own history: A significant amount of production materials from the making of their games has been retained at Cyan's headquarters in a storage room known internally as the "Cyan Vault," including hundreds of videotapes from the production and promotion of their games, particularly Riven: The Sequel to Myst...
Dates:
Publication: 1989–2008
Found in:
Video Game History Foundation Library
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Cyan collection
Footage VHS dubs with timecodes, 1995–1997
Sub-Series
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-MAKING.T
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes over 200 videotapes and audio recordings from the history of Cyan and the Myst series. The videos are primarily from the production of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, including raw camera footage and composite tests from the filming of the live-action portions of the game, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage used in "The Making of Riven" documentary. The tapes also include footage from other Myst-related projects, along with footage from general Cyan...
Dates:
1995–1997
Master footage, est. 1994–1997
Sub-Series
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-MAKING.M
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes over 200 videotapes and audio recordings from the history of Cyan and the Myst series. The videos are primarily from the production of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, including raw camera footage and composite tests from the filming of the live-action portions of the game, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage used in "The Making of Riven" documentary. The tapes also include footage from other Myst-related projects, along with footage from general Cyan...
Dates:
est. 1994–1997
"sample clips for 'Making of Riven' project" [VHS], est. 1997
Item
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-MAKING.2
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes over 200 videotapes and audio recordings from the history of Cyan and the Myst series. The videos are primarily from the production of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, including raw camera footage and composite tests from the filming of the live-action portions of the game, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage used in "The Making of Riven" documentary. The tapes also include footage from other Myst-related projects, along with footage from general Cyan...
Dates:
est. 1997
"The Making of Riven, Digital Betacam Master" [Digital Betacam], April 15, 1998
Item
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-MAKING.1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes over 200 videotapes and audio recordings from the history of Cyan and the Myst series. The videos are primarily from the production of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, including raw camera footage and composite tests from the filming of the live-action portions of the game, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage used in "The Making of Riven" documentary. The tapes also include footage from other Myst-related projects, along with footage from general Cyan...
Dates:
April 15, 1998
"The Making of Riven" documentary, est. 1994–1997
Sub-Series
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-MAKING
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes over 200 videotapes and audio recordings from the history of Cyan and the Myst series. The videos are primarily from the production of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, including raw camera footage and composite tests from the filming of the live-action portions of the game, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage used in "The Making of Riven" documentary. The tapes also include footage from other Myst-related projects, along with footage from general Cyan...
Dates:
est. 1994–1997
"The Making of Riven" field master, reel number 18, interview with Rand Miller [Digital Betacam], est. 1997
Item
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-MAKING.M.SDG.18
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes over 200 videotapes and audio recordings from the history of Cyan and the Myst series. The videos are primarily from the production of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, including raw camera footage and composite tests from the filming of the live-action portions of the game, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage used in "The Making of Riven" documentary. The tapes also include footage from other Myst-related projects, along with footage from general Cyan...
Dates:
est. 1997
"The Making of Riven" field master, reel number 19, interview with Rand Miller [Digital Betacam], est. 1997
Item
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-MAKING.M.SDG.19
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes over 200 videotapes and audio recordings from the history of Cyan and the Myst series. The videos are primarily from the production of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, including raw camera footage and composite tests from the filming of the live-action portions of the game, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage used in "The Making of Riven" documentary. The tapes also include footage from other Myst-related projects, along with footage from general Cyan...
Dates:
est. 1997
"The Making of Riven" field master, reel number 20, interview with Robyn Miller [Digital Betacam], est. 1997
Item
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-MAKING.M.SDG.20
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes over 200 videotapes and audio recordings from the history of Cyan and the Myst series. The videos are primarily from the production of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, including raw camera footage and composite tests from the filming of the live-action portions of the game, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage used in "The Making of Riven" documentary. The tapes also include footage from other Myst-related projects, along with footage from general Cyan...
Dates:
est. 1997
"The Making of Riven" field master, reel number 21, interview with Robyn Miller [Digital Betacam], est. 1997
Item
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-MAKING.M.SDG.21
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection includes over 200 videotapes and audio recordings from the history of Cyan and the Myst series. The videos are primarily from the production of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, including raw camera footage and composite tests from the filming of the live-action portions of the game, developer interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage used in "The Making of Riven" documentary. The tapes also include footage from other Myst-related projects, along with footage from general Cyan...
Dates:
est. 1997
Additional filters:
- Type
- Archival Object 19
- Collection 1
- Subject
- Game production materials 18
- Interviews 16
- Documentary films 2
- Game production materials -- Full-motion video production 1
- Game production materials -- Marketing 1
- Press materials 1
- Promotional materials 1
- Sound recordings 1
- Source materials 1
- Source materials -- Video 1 ∧ less
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