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Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Activision and Lightspan Partnership hard drive backup [Macintosh disk image], 1988–1994
Series
Identifier: VOLK-1
Scope and Contents
This hard drive (titled "nonnetwork backups-1" when recovered) contains files from William Volk's work at Activision from 1988–1994, as well as some files and videos related to Volk's work at Lightspan Partnership.
Dates:
1988–1994
Atrus "Wild Lines" [excerpt from filming reel 21] [VHS], February 3, 1997
Item
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-SAMPLE.05
Scope and Contents
This is excerpt from Reel 21 of the Riven filming footage. It contains a sample of one-off dialogue that was not used in the final game. The purpose for these lines is unknown; because these lines were apparently significant enough to duplicate separately, this tape has been cataloged and preserved separately from the original video.
Dates:
February 3, 1997
William Volk papers
Collection
Identifier: VOLK
Abstract
William Volk was the Vice President of Technology at Activision from 1988–1994. As VP of technology, Volk was involved with high-level production and technology decisions throughout Activision at a transitional moment for video game and computer hardware. He served as technical lead for Activision's efforts to produce multimedia titles and oversaw the company's adoption of new platforms including multimedia-compatible computers, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, PlayStation, 3DO, and...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1988–1994; Existence: backup created October 26, 1994