University of Wyoming
Advertising and television series -- Motion picture films -- 35 and 16 mm.
Narrations and auditions -- Reel-to-reel audiotapes.
Format Films was founded in 1959 by Herbert Klynn, who had previous experience as a graphic designer, animation director, and producer. The firm, which produced graphically oriented films for advertising, industry, television and theater, was incorporated in 1964 as Format Productions, Inc. Among its television productions were "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and an animated revival of "The Lone Ranger" which ran from 1966-1969.
Collection contains pencil sketches, color drawings, storyboards, production instructions, production sheets, frame descriptions, correspondence, notes, scripts, music plastic overlays, and miscellaneous other materials. There are 103 35mm and 10 16mm motion picture films and 77 reel-to-reel audiotapes.
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
There are no known other archival collections created by Format Productions, Inc. at the date of processing.
Finding aid available in repository.
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