$4,688
An assortment of production materials from Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (Glen A. Larson, 1979-1981), including two full-color Starfighter illustrations (colored pencil) by Colin Cantwell, five motion control system diagrams (for ship special effects plotting), and one illustration of the interactive control panel. In 1979, Cantwell developed a revolutionary new device called an interactive motion control system. This allowed animators to more easily simulate the movements of the spacecraft during the design phase of space battles in the Buck Rogers TV series. Cantwell subsequently proposed the creation of the Universal Hartland special effects facility. Included in this lot are two full-color original illustrations by Cantwell, one of the Buck Rogers Starfighter and the other of one of the Marauder ships. These works were done in colored pencil and glued onto illustrative backgrounds, much like an animation cell (Cantwell also worked with UCLA to create the university's animation degree and was their first animation graduate; he also worked and trained with Disney animators.) These illustrations were done utilizing the same media and methodology as the eight Star Wars illustrations also offered in this sale. Also included are five motion control system diagrams (showing the ships) and illustrations of the interactive control panel and plotter. PROVENANCE From the Collection of Colin Cantwell Largest, 17 by 14 inches Categories: Buck Rogers
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2014-12-05
