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== Dolby Digital Logos == | == Dolby Digital Logos == | ||
=== 1st Trailer (June 19, 1992-2007) === | === 1st Trailer <br>(June 19, 1992-2007) === | ||
'''Nicknames''': "Train", "Ghost Train" | '''Nicknames''': "Train", "Ghost Train" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': An iconic debut. The CGI is a bit dated for today, but was pretty advanced for the early '90s; in all fairness, this logo's soundtrack is the real star of the show here, anyway. | '''Editor's Note''': An iconic debut. The CGI is a bit dated for today, but was pretty advanced for the early '90s; in all fairness, this logo's soundtrack is the real star of the show here, anyway. | ||
=== 2nd Trailer (July 1995-2007) === | === 2nd Trailer <br>(July 1995-2007) === | ||
'''Nicknames''': "Dolby City", "Helicopter", "The Sound of the Future" | '''Nicknames''': "Dolby City", "Helicopter", "The Sound of the Future" | ||
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*In its early days, the finished Dolby logo at the end looked different. The text at the end is in a bolder font and flatter design, the light shining on the logo is a simple white dot that shines a little and is far less detailed, and it cuts to black instead of fading out. | *In its early days, the finished Dolby logo at the end looked different. The text at the end is in a bolder font and flatter design, the light shining on the logo is a simple white dot that shines a little and is far less detailed, and it cuts to black instead of fading out. | ||
*The logo ends with the Dolby Surround AC-3 Digital | *The logo ends with the Dolby Surround AC-3 Digital Logo <br>("DOLBY SURROUND" in the rectangle, AC-3 below the "Double D", and "DIGITAL" underneath the rectangle). Later years used an updated Dolby Logo <br>(with a bigger Dolby inside the box, not exactly the '04 version). The logo exists in matted widescreen but is usually 4:3. | ||
*On some Interplay Entertainment games, such as ''Descent 3'' and ''Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'', after the animation finishes it cuts to a black background with the "DOLBY SURROUND" logo in gold, and shines a little bit. | *On some Interplay Entertainment games, such as ''Descent 3'' and ''Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'', after the animation finishes it cuts to a black background with the "DOLBY SURROUND" logo in gold, and shines a little bit. | ||
*When used on TV channels prior to their broadcast of films with Dolby soundtracks, the text "where available" would be superimposed over the end of the animation. | *When used on TV channels prior to their broadcast of films with Dolby soundtracks, the text "where available" would be superimposed over the end of the animation. | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': A highly iconic logo, even if the CGI doesn't hold up to today's standards. It's very fondly remembered to the point where a remake/follow-up was made in 2006. | '''Editor's Note''': A highly iconic logo, even if the CGI doesn't hold up to today's standards. It's very fondly remembered to the point where a remake/follow-up was made in 2006. | ||
=== 3rd Trailer (October 1996-2007) === | === 3rd Trailer <br>(October 1996-2007) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Canyon" | '''Nickname''': "Canyon" | ||
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=== 4th Trailer (December 1996-2007) === | === 4th Trailer <br>(December 1996-2007) === | ||
'''Nicknames''': "Egypt" | '''Nicknames''': "Egypt" | ||
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'''Variants''': | '''Variants''': | ||
*Sometimes, after the light shines behind the logo, the screen fades to black, and then the logo fades in seconds after. | *Sometimes, after the light shines behind the logo, the screen fades to black, and then the logo fades in seconds after. | ||
*Act III Theaters had a special variant that had the THX | *Act III Theaters had a special variant that had the THX Logo <br>(with the Lucasfilm byline above it) in place of Dolby, which is engraved on the floor with "PRESENTED IN" above. Then it fades out to show the Act III logo with "FEATURE PRESENTATION" below. | ||
*The trailers exist filmed or digital and in normal widescreen and scope widescreen. | *The trailers exist filmed or digital and in normal widescreen and scope widescreen. | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': Another gorgeously atmospheric Dolby logo. Rather theraputic as well. | '''Editor's Note''': Another gorgeously atmospheric Dolby logo. Rather theraputic as well. | ||
=== 5th Trailer (June 1, 1997-2007) === | === 5th Trailer <br>(June 1, 1997-2007) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Aurora" | '''Nickname''': "Aurora" | ||
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=== 6th Trailer (December 18, 1998-2007) === | === 6th Trailer <br>(December 18, 1998-2007) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Rain", "Organic" | '''Nickname''': "Rain", "Organic" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': Yet another Dolby logo with gorgeous visuals and a breathtaking atmosphere, made even better with the addition of practical effects. | '''Editor's Note''': Yet another Dolby logo with gorgeous visuals and a breathtaking atmosphere, made even better with the addition of practical effects. | ||
=== 7th Trailer (2002-2005) === | === 7th Trailer <br>(2002-2005) === | ||
'''Trailer''': A dark, cloudy background fades in. The right half of the familiar Dolby symbol slides in from the right, meeting its' opposite half on the left of the screen (the screen shakes slightly when the halves meet). As the right half slides in a golden bar with the Dolby text appears in golden light. The "DIGITAL" text then plasters itself letter by letter beneath that symbol and bar. The finished logo shines briefly before fading out. | '''Trailer''': A dark, cloudy background fades in. The right half of the familiar Dolby symbol slides in from the right, meeting its' opposite half on the left of the screen (the screen shakes slightly when the halves meet). As the right half slides in a golden bar with the Dolby text appears in golden light. The "DIGITAL" text then plasters itself letter by letter beneath that symbol and bar. The finished logo shines briefly before fading out. | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': TBA | '''Editor's Note''': TBA | ||
=== 8th Trailer (May 2003-2007) === | === 8th Trailer <br>(May 2003-2007) === | ||
'''Nicknames''': "The Garbage Cans", "Stomp - Perspectives" | '''Nicknames''': "The Garbage Cans", "Stomp - Perspectives" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': A unique logo for a Dolby logo, given that it doesn't prominently feature any sort of actual animation until the end. | '''Editor's Note''': A unique logo for a Dolby logo, given that it doesn't prominently feature any sort of actual animation until the end. | ||
=== 9th Trailer (2004-2008) === | === 9th Trailer <br>(2004-2008) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Argon" | '''Nickname''': "Argon" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': Simple, yet effective for its presentation. | '''Editor's Note''': Simple, yet effective for its presentation. | ||
=== 10th Trailer (2005-2006) === | === 10th Trailer <br>(2005-2006) === | ||
'''Nickname(s)''': "Curious George", "Curious Where Great Sound Comes From?" | '''Nickname(s)''': "Curious George", "Curious Where Great Sound Comes From?" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': TBA | '''Editor's Note''': TBA | ||
=== 11th Trailer (2006-Early 2010s) === | === 11th Trailer <br>(2006-Early 2010s) === | ||
'''Nickname(s)''': "City Redux", "Flying Car", "Dolby City Revisited", "Dolby City 2.0", "The Sound of the Future 2.0" | '''Nickname(s)''': "City Redux", "Flying Car", "Dolby City Revisited", "Dolby City 2.0", "The Sound of the Future 2.0" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': A wonderful homage to the original Helicopter trailer, while having it's own unique identity with CGI that holds up mostly today. This is a amazing successful and worthy follow-up that lives up and exceeds in some areas to a well-respected logo. | '''Editor's Note''': A wonderful homage to the original Helicopter trailer, while having it's own unique identity with CGI that holds up mostly today. This is a amazing successful and worthy follow-up that lives up and exceeds in some areas to a well-respected logo. | ||
=== 12th Trailer (2003-2000s) === | === 12th Trailer <br>(2003-2000s) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Enlighten" | '''Nickname''': "Enlighten" | ||
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=== 13th Trailer (1997-Late 1990s) === | === 13th Trailer <br>(1997-Late 1990s) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Game" | '''Nickname''': "Game" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': Quite dated now, but at the very least, it was serviceable for its time, that is if we even knew what game (if at all) this logo came from | '''Editor's Note''': Quite dated now, but at the very least, it was serviceable for its time, that is if we even knew what game (if at all) this logo came from | ||
=== 14th Trailer (2002) === | === 14th Trailer <br>(2002) === | ||
'''Nickname''':"Optimizer" | '''Nickname''':"Optimizer" | ||
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=== 15th Trailer (November 2, 2007-March 11, 2008) === | === 15th Trailer <br>(November 2, 2007-March 11, 2008) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Dolbee" | '''Nickname''': "Dolbee" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': This is quite a humorous trailer, paired with some good DreamWorks CG! | '''Editor's Note''': This is quite a humorous trailer, paired with some good DreamWorks CG! | ||
=== 16th Trailer (2007- ) === | === 16th Trailer <br>(2007- ) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Catalyst" | '''Nickname''': "Catalyst" | ||
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=== 17th Trailer (2011- ) === | === 17th Trailer <br>(2011- ) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Spheres" | '''Nickname''': "Spheres" | ||
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== Dolby Digital Surround EX Logo == | == Dolby Digital Surround EX Logo == | ||
=== Logo (199'''?'''-200'''?''') === | === Logo <br>(199'''?'''-200'''?''') === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Waterfall" | '''Nickname''': "Waterfall" | ||
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== Dolby Surround Logos == | == Dolby Surround Logos == | ||
=== 1st Trailer (1975-2002) === | === 1st Trailer <br>(1975-2002) === | ||
'''Logo''': Superimposed in the closing credits of a movie or a show is ''PRESENTED IN'' in Arial Italic font. Below it is the ''DD'' Dolby symbol and next to it is ''DOLBY SURROUND'' in a box. This may not count as it's just part of the credits, whereas the ones below aren't. | '''Logo''': Superimposed in the closing credits of a movie or a show is ''PRESENTED IN'' in Arial Italic font. Below it is the ''DD'' Dolby symbol and next to it is ''DOLBY SURROUND'' in a box. This may not count as it's just part of the credits, whereas the ones below aren't. | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': TBA | '''Editor's Note''': TBA | ||
=== 2nd Trailer (1990s) === | === 2nd Trailer <br>(1990s) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Dolby in Space" | '''Nickname''': "Dolby in Space" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': Clearly a product of its time, as evidenced by the CGI. | '''Editor's Note''': Clearly a product of its time, as evidenced by the CGI. | ||
=== 3rd Trailer (1988?) === | === 3rd Trailer <br>(1988?) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "The Best Sound All 'Round!" | '''Nickname''': "The Best Sound All 'Round!" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': A charming, yet a bit dark due to the ending (it is implied the man is dead and the cat is left homeless) but entertaining trailer. | '''Editor's Note''': A charming, yet a bit dark due to the ending (it is implied the man is dead and the cat is left homeless) but entertaining trailer. | ||
=== 4th Trailer (1998?-2003?) === | === 4th Trailer <br>(1998?-2003?) === | ||
Note: To view the logo, skip to 43:09 on the timestamp. (when video is added) | Note: To view the logo, skip to 43:09 on the timestamp. (when video is added) | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': Nice work on the lens flare, and a nice logo all around. | '''Editor's Note''': Nice work on the lens flare, and a nice logo all around. | ||
== Dolby Headphone Logo == | == Dolby Headphone Logo == | ||
=== Logo (1999?-??) === | === Logo <br>(1999?-??) === | ||
'''Nicknames''': "City in the Theater", "Headphone" | '''Nicknames''': "City in the Theater", "Headphone" | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': Some nice, neat and serviceable CG for today, along with a cool cameo of the famous "City" trailer. | '''Editor's Note''': Some nice, neat and serviceable CG for today, along with a cool cameo of the famous "City" trailer. | ||
== Dolby Surround Sound Logos == | == Dolby Surround Sound Logos == | ||
=== 1st Logo (2000s) === | === 1st Logo <br>(2000s) === | ||
'''Nickname''':"Symbolon" | '''Nickname''':"Symbolon" | ||
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=== 2nd Logo (Mid-Late 90s) === | === 2nd Logo <br>(Mid-Late 90s) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Temple" | '''Nickname''': "Temple" | ||
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'''Logo''': We see a shot of stairs at ruins of a temple. We then fly through to see a silver Dolby logo on a pedestal. Everything fades out except the logo, which shines. | '''Logo''': We see a shot of stairs at ruins of a temple. We then fly through to see a silver Dolby logo on a pedestal. Everything fades out except the logo, which shines. | ||
'''Variant''': This was also used as a feature presentation bumper for the defunct theater chain Act III Theatres. After the Dolby logo appears, the logo fades out to reveal the Act III Theaters | '''Variant''': This was also used as a feature presentation bumper for the defunct theater chain Act III Theatres. After the Dolby logo appears, the logo fades out to reveal the Act III Theaters Logo <br>(the same design used in the 1992 logo of its parent company, only "THEATRES" replaces "TELEVISION") with "FEATURE PRESENTATION" below it, all also in shiny silver. | ||
'''FX/SFX''': The fly through, done by Digital Domain. | '''FX/SFX''': The fly through, done by Digital Domain. | ||
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'''Editor's Note''': A moody atmosphere coupled with some neat CGI makes this logo effective in it's presentation. | '''Editor's Note''': A moody atmosphere coupled with some neat CGI makes this logo effective in it's presentation. | ||
== Dolby Stereo Logos == | == Dolby Stereo Logos == | ||
=== 1st Trailer (1979?-198?) === | === 1st Trailer <br>(1979?-198?) === | ||
'''Nickname''': "Our Feature Presentation in Dolby Stereo" | '''Nickname''': "Our Feature Presentation in Dolby Stereo" | ||
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=== 2nd Trailer <br>(1980s) === | |||
=== 2nd Trailer (1980s) === | |||
'''Nickname''': "For Your Listening Pleasure" | '''Nickname''': "For Your Listening Pleasure" | ||
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=== 3rd Trailer (Fall 1990-20'''??''' ) === | === 3rd Trailer <br>(Fall 1990-20'''??''' ) === | ||
'''Nicknames''': "Surround Fantastique", "The Dolby Fanfare" | '''Nicknames''': "Surround Fantastique", "The Dolby Fanfare" | ||