"Myst IV Prototype Video" [VHS], est. 2002
Scope and Contents
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 history, such as news appearances and industry presentations.
Several tapes also include footage of other video games released during the time Riven was development, presumably from Cyan's market research. Some videos that were irrelevant to the history of Cyan were digitized but omitted from this collection.
Dates
- est. 2002
Creator
- Ubisoft Entertainment SA (Developer, Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Select materials (currently, related to work by Cyan's quality-assurance subsidiary CYANtest) were restricted after reviewing the footage with Cyan legal. Closed access to these materials may be provided to individual researchers at the discretion of the Video Game History Foundation library staff.
Historical Note
This video was likely produced in 2002, following the release of Myst III: Exile and the cancelation of the previous version of Myst IV by DreamForge Intertainment. The video seems to be narrated by Patrick Fortier, creative director and lead game designer for Myst IV at Ubisoft Montreal.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.60 Terabytes
Language of Materials
English
Note
The poor video quality throughout this video reflects the quality of the original tape.
Creator
- Ubisoft Entertainment SA (Developer, Organization)
- Patrick Fortier (Narrator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Video Game History Foundation Library Repository