Stop–Motion–Capture Device

Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaur input device used during the production of JURASSIC PARK (1993)

  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
  • Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for JURASSIC PARK (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.
Tyrannosaurus rex Dinosaur Input Device for Jurassic Park (1993). Photos by Joshua White/JW Pictures, ©Academy Museum Foundation.

Stop–Motion–Capture Device

Makers
Craig Hayes and Tom St. Amand (Tippett Studio), Brian Knep and Thomas Williams (ILM), and Rick Sayre (Pixar)
Materials
Aluminum and steel rods, hinges, and swivels. Optical encoders, copper wire, and zip ties
Image Credit
Photos by Joshua White, JWPictures/©Academy Museum Foundation
Collection
Academy Collection