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Imperial Palace interior and exterior b-roll views: video

Date

1980

Description

B-roll footage of unknown buffet and restaurant food (likely Imperial Palace); footage of a rendering of Imperial Palace inside Imperial Palace; exterior view of Imperial Palace, close-up shots of the neon sign as the sunset sets and eventually the neon marquee at night. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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"Sahara Safari" models and diffraction grating effects on Sahara marquee: video

Date

1980-06-17

Description

B-roll footage of unknown actors laughing and posing with drinks infront of neon sign (possibly for "Sahara Safari" advertisement campaign taken from physical item); b-roll of various special effects (diffraction grating) on the Sahara neon marquee sign at night. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Mirage under construction: video

Date

1989

Description

B-roll footage of the Mirage under construction; begins with top of building exterior showing only the "I A" letters of "MIRAGE", pans up and down showing the building's exterior and construction equipment at the bottom (daytime). Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Production Company television commercials for local Las Vegas businesses: video

Date

1991

Description

Master tape of television commercials for Birth Control Care Center, Rio Hotel and Casino, ACI, Showboat Hotel and Casino, Virgin River Hotel and Casino, Rock Springs, Rio, Verde Viejo condos, Better Buick Dealers, Chaisson Motor Cars, Chaisson Used Cars and Trucks, HSST (High Speed Surface Transportation System) corporation, Rugs International, UNLV, SuperShuttle, Oriental Rug Gallery, Fantastik Furniture Warehouse, NV Power, D. Moore LV show, The Dating Source, and the Las Vegas Sun. Includes footage of Rio Rita's Summer House Party event. Original media U-matic, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Excalibur Hotel and Casino construction: video

Date

1991-01-16

Description

Video with narration about the construction of the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Marnell Corrao Associates was the general contractor. Original description: "Build America 13 min Master, Excalibur construction, Music & vlo added 1/21/91.". Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type C, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Barry Ashton's "This is Burlesque" television advertisements: video

Date

1974 (year approximate)

Description

Television commercials featuring Daphne Davis for Barry Ashton's "This is Burlesque" show at the Aladdin Hotel. Original media 2 Inch Quad, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Arizona Charlie's television advertisements and Showboat Hotel and Casino aerial B-roll: video

Date

1994

Description

Arizona Charlie's television commercials and footage of Showboat Hotel and Casino from a helicopter. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type C, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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"Venetian Open Tape #2": video

Date

1999-05-03

Description

Opening day of the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; captures end of Sheldon Adelson's opening remarks and shots of interior of casino during the press conference, Adelson answers questions from audience (questions are not audible). Sophia Loren is sitting on stage and also answers questions. Questions include cost of construction, what other cities were considered, and others. Press conerene ends and footage of Loren and Adelson sitting down inside a room and talking, then they pair leave to go outside. Others are dressed in costumes and walking behind Adelson and Loren who are escorted by security to a limo outside the casino. Video ends with more walking through the casino and Adelson giving a tour of the areas under construction. Original media Betacam SP, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Views of Union Plaza and the train tracks (day): video

Date

1987-12-01

Description

B-roll footage of Union Plaza during the day, the train tracks and Union Pacific trains; also shows three businessmen in suits walk up the stairs with the Plaza in the background, they point and look out towards the west/the trains, and then the walk back down the stairs. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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Promotional b-roll for "Videoview" a Las Vegas-based display advertisement company: video

Date

1985-12

Description

Footage opens with a man sitting at a computer and typing; various pieces of equipment are behind him in an office; shots taken from inside an elevator at the airport; panoramic views of the Strip and zoom shots of Hilton International and Sunrise Mountain (taken from the airport); b-roll footage of Chuck Dykes (?), President and general manager of Videoview, who explains how his company has installed video displays inside the new terminal at McCarran. Multiple takes of the same shot. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

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