From Flip Cards To The Credit Roll…

As we end today’s discussion on early graphics techniques, here are some shots that cover a lot of territory…from 1948 into 1993. The big picture is from NBC’s 1948 ‘Television Scene Magazine’ and shows the flip card board. The second photo is from the 50s of a black drum style credit roll with a Marconi Mark I or II. The color photo from James Shea is from a 1993 episode of ‘The Price Is Right’ from CBS Television City. This is one of the last times this was used and shortly after, they went along with everyone else and changed over to CG. They kept it in use long after other shows went CG because the producers liked the more organic look. Enjoy and share! -Bobby Ellerbee

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