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

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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”.

Roger Lannes de Montebello