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is seen. | is seen. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' The logo and text fading-in and fading-out. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the movie. | '''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme of the movie. | ||
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'''Variant:''' A color version has been spotted, with a {{color|blue}} background and {{color|gold|yellow}} text. | '''Variant:''' A color version has been spotted, with a {{color|blue}} background and {{color|gold|yellow}} text. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme to the film. | '''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme to the film. | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a satin sheet background, we see an oval, with "American" and "RELEASING CORPORATION" in the same font as the previous logo. | '''Logo:''' On a satin sheet background, we see an oval, with "American" and "RELEASING CORPORATION" in the same font as the previous logo. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' None. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic trumpet fanfare. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic trumpet fanfare. | ||
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'''Variant:''' A "color" version exists. | '''Variant:''' A "color" version exists. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' The zoom in of the ellipse. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' | '''Music/Sounds:''' | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|gray}}-black background, we see a large capital "A" on the left side corner of the background. Over it are the words "AMERICAN International" with "International" in a script font. The word "PICTURES" is below "International". | '''Logo:''' On a {{color|gray}}-black background, we see a large capital "A" on the left side corner of the background. Over it are the words "AMERICAN International" with "International" in a script font. The word "PICTURES" is below "International". | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' Just the text appearing and the fading out. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A strong and majestic fanfare, composed by Les Baxter, which starts with a deep trombone and ends with the full orchestra playing. The theme would later be used for the 3rd logo. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A strong and majestic fanfare, composed by Les Baxter, which starts with a deep trombone and ends with the full orchestra playing. The theme would later be used for the 3rd logo. | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a skyline background, we see a picture of the U.S. Capitol, sandwiched in between the words "American" on the left side, and "International" on the right, in the same SF American Dreams Extended font that was used on the 2nd American Releasing Corporation logo. Under the building is the word "PICTURES". | '''Logo:''' On a skyline background, we see a picture of the U.S. Capitol, sandwiched in between the words "American" on the left side, and "International" on the right, in the same SF American Dreams Extended font that was used on the 2nd American Releasing Corporation logo. Under the building is the word "PICTURES". | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' The fading in over the skyline background. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2nd logo. On ''The Haunted Palace'', a different fanfare, composed by Ronald Stein, can be heard. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 2nd logo. On ''The Haunted Palace'', a different fanfare, composed by Ronald Stein, can be heard. | ||
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'''Variants:''' On some movies, the logo would be static and would be superimposed over the title. | '''Variants:''' On some movies, the logo would be static and would be superimposed over the title. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' The zooming of the entire logo, or none. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic trumpet fanfare, or the opening theme of the movie. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic trumpet fanfare, or the opening theme of the movie. | ||
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'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the logo is superimposed into the opening credits of any given film. | '''Variant:''' Sometimes, the logo is superimposed into the opening credits of any given film. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' The circle coming out. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A '60s jingle accompanied with flute and orchestra. Sometimes, it is silent or (on some films, such as ''The Trip'') has the opening theme. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A '60s jingle accompanied with flute and orchestra. Sometimes, it is silent or (on some films, such as ''The Trip'') has the opening theme. | ||
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'''Variant:''' Sometimes, the logo is superimposed into the opening credits of any given film. There is also a variant where, due to bad plastering, the music from Orion Pictures' 3rd logo. | '''Variant:''' Sometimes, the logo is superimposed into the opening credits of any given film. There is also a variant where, due to bad plastering, the music from Orion Pictures' 3rd logo. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' Colors changing, the circle zooming to the right and the rest of the logo forming. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A loud, battling horn with a flute and drum/timpani fanfare. Sometimes, it is silent or has the films opening theme. On recent prints of ''Scream'' and ''Scream Again'' such as on TCM, this has the 1997 Orion Pictures logo theme. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A loud, battling horn with a flute and drum/timpani fanfare. Sometimes, it is silent or has the films opening theme. On recent prints of ''Scream'' and ''Scream Again'' such as on TCM, this has the 1997 Orion Pictures logo theme. | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a huge "ai" with the Capitol building inside the circle of the logo. Then it zooms-out fast, and the letters "American International Productions" flies in from the right and pushes the logo to the left. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a huge "ai" with the Capitol building inside the circle of the logo. Then it zooms-out fast, and the letters "American International Productions" flies in from the right and pushes the logo to the left. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' The zooming out of the "ai". | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' None. | '''Music/Sounds:''' None. | ||
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*Another variant with the text "American International Pictures" vertically exists. The text here is much bigger than usual. | *Another variant with the text "American International Pictures" vertically exists. The text here is much bigger than usual. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' The fading out and in. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Silent, or the opening theme. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Silent, or the opening theme. | ||
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'''Closing Title:''' On a black screen, the words "An American International Release" in {{color|blue}} and in the same font as the movie logo, fade in. After a while the text fades out. | '''Closing Title:''' On a black screen, the words "An American International Release" in {{color|blue}} and in the same font as the movie logo, fade in. After a while the text fades out. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' The circle and text fading in. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Silent, or the opening theme of any given film. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Silent, or the opening theme of any given film. | ||
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'''Variant:''' On the actual film, the print logo is used instead. It's basically a flat 2D version of the logo, but the "IP" and byline are now white. | '''Variant:''' On the actual film, the print logo is used instead. It's basically a flat 2D version of the logo, but the "IP" and byline are now white. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' The shining of the logo and the camera slightly zooming in. Basic CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme or silence. | '''Music/Sounds:''' The opening theme or silence. | ||
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'''Variant:''' A still version exists, which can be seen at the end of films. | '''Variant:''' A still version exists, which can be seen at the end of films. | ||
''' | '''Technique:''' The shining on the letters. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A descending piano theme. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A descending piano theme. | ||