Reels of 16mm film (A+B roll, printed film, restored film) with notes by John Carnochan, 1969 - 1970
Scope and Content
This collection includes documents related to the production and dissemination of George Grigg's and John Carnochan's computer-animated film, produced while students at Virginia Tech from 1969 through 1970 using FORTRAN. The papers also relate to a computer class Grigg taught after creating the film and include printed slides for a presentation about the film at VT for the 50th anniversary of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies (CAUS). There is a DVD and 16mm film reels of the animation, along with story boards, 3D models, photographs, correspondence, and more. The first folder of box 1 contains Grigg's and Carnochan's history of the film and description of the process.
Dates
- 1969 - 1970
Creator
- From the Collection: Grigg, George C. (Person)
- From the Collection: Carnochan, John (Person)
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. The 16mm film reels are not available for viewing, but the DVD of the restored film is available for viewing.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.52 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu