Skip to main content

Game production materials -- Full-motion video production

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 167 Collections and/or Records:

"ADR Reads / DBC Edit Master" (Gehn ADR footage) [Digital Betacam], May 29, 1997

 Item
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-BTS-SAMPLE.04
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: May 29, 1997

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

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

David Marsh, ICOM Simulations collection

 Unprocessed Material — Location David Marsh collection
Identifier: 2024-010
Dates: circa 1987–1993

Early Age 233 camera test with Rand Miller [VHS], est. 1996

 Item
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-FILMING-MISC.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. 1996

Filming footage, November 11, 1996 – February 8, 1997

 Sub-Series
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-FILMING
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: November 11, 1996 – February 8, 1997

Filming footage and behind the scenes, est. 1992–1993

 Sub-Series
Identifier: CYAN-MYST-BTS
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. 1992–1993

Game production, behind the scenes, and filming footage, est. 1999–2000

 Sub-Series
Identifier: CYAN-REALMYST-PRODUCTION
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. 1999–2000

"Harbinger" budget, November 9, 1995, November 14, 1995

 Item
Identifier: FLITMAN-MINDSCAPE-PRODUCTION-HARBINGER.1
Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection includes scanned documents, digital images, disc images, and audiovisual recordings of material collected during the career of game producer Mark Flitman. The collection includes internal business and development documents, guidelines and research for licensed properties, production assets, personal correspondences, and related memorabilia and newsclippings.The materials in this collection have been arranged based on the companies Mark Flitman worked at during his...
Dates: November 9, 1995; Reviewed: November 14, 1995

Highlight reels for actors, October 23, 1997

 Sub-Series
Identifier: CYAN-RIVEN-TALENT
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: Issued: October 23, 1997