Tokyo Game Show 1999 Autumn photographs, September 19–22, 1999

Collection

Identifier: WILLIAMSON.02

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection includes roughly 700 digital photographs taken by game journalist Colin Williamson in Japan from 1999–2005. The subjects include include trade shows, interviews with developers, and general photographs from game stores and arcades around Japan. Many of the early digital photographs in this collection were taken at low resolution; their appearance in our digital archive reflects their original resolution and quality.

From the Collection:

Additionally, this collection includes a set of film photographs that Williamson took during a press visit in 1997.

Dates

Creation: September 19–22, 1999

Historical Note

According to Williamson, the woman photographed next to Yuji Naka (MIHOYUJI.jpg) is Miho Matsuda, who led PR for Sega at this time.

Full Extent

24 Digital Photographs

Language of Materials

Japanese

Additional Description

Abstract

These photos, taken with a Sony Mavica digital camera, primarily show Sega's pavilion at Tokyo Game Show 1999 Autumn.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

STAGE.jpg appears to be an unsuccessful attempt at taking a panoramic photo. The uneven photo stitching accurately reflects the appearance of this image.