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An original Ektachrome continuous-tone transparency cel from the Walt Disney Studios animated film TRON (1982). Featuring Jeff Bridges as Clu inside of a tank, the Ektachrome cel was created at the studio and used during the production of the special effects sequences in the film. The groundbreaking film predated modern day computer animation and effects, requiring the unique lighting effects to be hand created frame by frame. This painstaking process was only used for TRON, making the film's effects artwork a special piece of movie history. The frames required multiple layers to be created inverting the imagery to produce the necessary line work. The rare set up seen here includes two of the matching layers for one frame. Measuring 12.5"x20" overall and with the character image measuring 8.5"x19.5", the transparency cel is in fine condition with a few small dings from handling. Due to the matching inverted layers, the composite imagery created is very dark and created faint illuminated outlines, seen in the images shown here.
