1984-1985, collection of drawings by de Montebello related to the creation and fabrication of the CrystalChrome camera.

A collection of drawings and diagrams related to Integram Images’ CrystalChrome Camera that date from 1984-1985.

Large notated drawing dated March 23, 1984.  12.5″ x 17.5″.

Tan markings seen on the sheet are where notes have been taped over and manually edited.

The drawing depicts the steps to assemble the camera:

• assembling the device that creates the viewing screen molds,
• creating the punch registrations in the screen and transparencies so they could be aligned properly,
• placing the film in the camera, ect.

Large photocopied drawing depicting a detail of the CrystalChrome Camera, dated July 23, 1984. 10.5″ x 21″.

Part of the diagram has been photocopied, while others, such as the loopy textured bands, have been added manually in pen.

Notated photocopied drawing, dated February 1985.  11″ x 16″

The drawing shows “the CrystalChrome Optical Path for one of the 2,500 elements of each stage”.