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Aerial views of MGM (day and sunset): video, 1985 June 20
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
B-roll aerial footage taken from a helicopter of the Las Vegas Strip and then mostly 360 views of the MGM during the day and at sunset. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Aerial views of the Sahara and Las Vegas Strip (night): video, 1985
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
B-roll aerial footage taken from a helicopter of the Las Vegas Strip at night; views of Silverbird and the entire Las Vegas Strip, and then mostly 360 views of the Sahara sign advertising the Jerry Lewis telethon. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Aerial views of the Sahara and Las Vegas Strip (day): video, 1985
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
B-roll aerial footage taken from a helicopter of the Las Vegas Strip during the day; views of Silverbird and the entire Las Vegas Strip, and then mostly 360 views of the Sahara Hotel. Includes shots of the Landmark and Hilton International, and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Palace Station marquee, McCarran Airport, and Convention Center b-roll footage: video, 1987 October
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
B-roll footage of Palace Station casino at night; then moves to a rolling footage in a car driving at Valley View and Sahara; camera is unstable but Palace Station sign can be seen in the distance as the car approaches; abruptly shifts to the freeway during the day; b-roll of McCarran International Airport, the Landmark Hotel, and the Convention Center as the car drives past all locations during day. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Various casino marquee b-roll footage (daytime): video, approximately 1980 to 1989
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
B-roll footage of Shy Clown Casino, King of Clubs Casino, and Gold Dust Casino marquees and exterior views of the buildings during daytime. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Imperial Palace interior and exterior b-roll views: video, 1980
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
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 nightOriginal media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
"Sahara Safari" models and diffraction grating effects on Sahara marquee: video, 1980 June 17
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
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 nightOriginal media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Rolling footage of various locations across the Las Vegas Valley (strip, residential, commercial businesses, etc.): video, 1985 August 01
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Footage of the desert landscape, sky, and plants; shifts to Meadows Mall; rolling shots of cars on the freeway, airport, and Park 2000 office complexes; Clark County Library exterior, Fashion Show Mall exterior; UNLV campus; various neighborhoods and parks. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Aerial footage of the Dunes golf course and Las Vegas Strip: video, 1988 September
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Aerial footage of the Dunes golf course, the Las Vegas Strip, and Downtown Las Vegas/Fremont Street during the day. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component
Showboat "Good Times Rollin'" campaign ad raw footage: video, 1984 December 17
Level of Description
Scope and Contents
Raw footage of actors holding and sniffing a glass of wine, pastries, and pie; set crew can be seen directing the models' hands, applying makeup, and talking off camera; there is no audio for this footage; Showboat casino chips are laid out on a black background; b-roll of food, golfing, gaming, and the Showboat marquee close out the footage. Original media 1 Inch SMPTE Type B, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Archival Collection
Collection Name: The Production Company Audiovisual Collection
Box/Folder: Digital File 00
Archival Component