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* A version of the logo seen on local programming exists, where the WETA logo, the "'''26'''" from the station ID, and "WASHINGTON D.C." appear via a "strobe" fade effect in that order. Then, the "26" grows to a much larger size than before, causing the WETA logo to shrink and the "WASHINGTON D.C." font to fade out.
* A version of the logo seen on local programming exists, where the WETA logo, the "'''26'''" from the station ID, and "WASHINGTON D.C." appear via a "strobe" fade effect in that order. Then, the "26" grows to a much larger size than before, causing the WETA logo to shrink and the "WASHINGTON D.C." font to fade out.


'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled Animation.
'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled animation.


'''Audio:''' A patriotic fife/drum sounder that is synced to the animation. It fits the bicentennial period well. The still and station ID variants have only an announcer, while the alternate animated variant has a series of binaural synth tunes.
'''Audio:''' A patriotic fife/drum sounder that is synced to the animation. The still and station ID variants have only an announcer, while the alternate animated variant has a series of binaural synth tunes.


'''Availability:'''  It can be seen on most WETA programming of the time, such as ''Washington Week'', and ''Agronsky At Large''. Kultur's release of ''Baryshnikov at Wolf Trap'' preserves this as well. The filmed variant has been seen on a 16mm dupe print of ''Music Is Melody''. The station ID is Extinct. The local version has only been found once.
'''Availability:'''  It can be seen on most WETA programming of the time, such as ''Washington Week'', and ''Agronsky At Large''. Kultur's release of ''Baryshnikov at Wolf Trap'' preserves this as well. The filmed variant has been seen on a 16mm dupe print of ''Music Is Melody''. The station ID is Extinct. The local version has only been found once.
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'''Variant:''' A local ID had the number 26 next to "WETA".
'''Variant:''' A local ID had the number 26 next to "WETA".


'''Technique:''' CGI Animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' A synthesized "swish" sound, followed by a 6-note orchestra fanfare.
'''Audio:''' A synthesized "swish" sound, followed by a 6-note orchestra fanfare.
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'''Variant:''' There is at least two local ID variants with their channel number 26, one animated and one that is still.
'''Variant:''' There is at least two local ID variants with their channel number 26, one animated and one that is still.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' A 5-note synthesized violin sounder, which sounds similar to the 2nd logo's fanfare.
'''Audio:''' A 5-note synthesized violin sounder.


'''Audio Variants:''' In the local ID variant, an orchestral piece plays after the sounder. An announcer says, "This is WETA 26, Washington, D.C. Broadacsting in stereo to your community in suburban Maryland, Virginia, and the District."
'''Audio Variants:''' In the local ID variant, an orchestral piece plays after the sounder. An announcer says, "This is WETA 26, Washington, D.C. Broadacsting in stereo to your community in suburban Maryland, Virginia, and the District."
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'''Visuals:''' On a white marble background, three {{color|blue}} stars form a triangle, with {{color|red}} stripes next to it. Below the symbol is a {{color|gold}} "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''WETA'''}}}}" in the same font as the 3rd logo, with "WASHINGTON, D.C." below it. Two lines shine, one going across at the top, and the other going down on the left.
'''Visuals:''' On a white marble background, three {{color|blue}} stars form a triangle, with {{color|red}} stripes next to it. Below the symbol is a {{color|gold}} "{{Font|Times New Roman|{{color|gold|'''WETA'''}}}}" in the same font as the 3rd logo, with "WASHINGTON, D.C." below it. Two lines shine, one going across at the top, and the other going down on the left.


'''Technique:''' 3D Animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' A violin stinger culminating into an orchestral note.
'''Audio:''' A violin stinger culminating into an orchestral note.
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'''Variant:''' A version with an inverted color scheme against a moving {{color|orange}} and {{color|limegreen|green}} background was recently spotted.
'''Variant:''' A version with an inverted color scheme against a moving {{color|orange}} and {{color|limegreen|green}} background was recently spotted.


'''Technique:''' 2D Animation.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Audio:''' 4 orchestral hits playing against a percussion beat in the background the whole time. When the square draws itself, an elevator-like "ding" is heard.
'''Audio:''' Four orchestral hits playing against a percussion beat in the background the whole time. When the square draws itself, an elevator-like "ding" is heard.


'''Availability:''' Appeared on Ken Burns' ''The West'' and ''Washington Week in Review''. The former program preserves this on DVD. This also appeared on ''Baseball'', but not on Turner's VHS release or MLB Network broadcasts. One of the last new programs on which this appeared was ''Thomas Jefferson''.
'''Availability:''' Appeared on Ken Burns' ''The West'' and ''Washington Week in Review''. The former program preserves this on DVD. This also appeared on ''Baseball'', but not on Turner's VHS release or MLB Network broadcasts. One of the last new programs on which this appeared was ''Thomas Jefferson''.
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'''Visuals:''' Over a shady {{color|mediumblue|cobalt blue}} background, the text "{{color|#FFD900|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''WETA'''}}}}", in {{color|gold|yellow}}, spreads out. It is at an angle and turns to face the screen. After that happens, two {{color|red}} ribbons draw themselves around the text. When the animation finishes, "{{Font|Times New Roman|WASHINGTON DC}}" appears below. When used as a station ID, the background shimmers for a few.
'''Visuals:''' Over a shady {{color|mediumblue|cobalt blue}} background, the text "{{color|#FFD900|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''WETA'''}}}}", in {{color|gold|yellow}}, spreads out. It is at an angle and turns to face the screen. After that happens, two {{color|red}} ribbons draw themselves around the text. When the animation finishes, "{{Font|Times New Roman|WASHINGTON DC}}" appears below. When used as a station ID, the background shimmers for a few.


'''Technique:''' Flat 3D Animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' A relaxing 4-note wind sounder. When used as a local ID, it used a piece of new-age music. A female announcer says, "You're watching WETA Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia."
'''Audio:''' A four-note wind sounder. When used as a local ID, it used a piece of new-age music. A female announcer says, "You're watching WETA Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia."


'''Availability:'''  Appears on ''Washington Week in Review'' and ''Globe Trekker''/''Pilot Guides'' episodes from 1997-2008. However, the show's title has been shortened to Washington Week in recent years. It also appears on many Ken Burns documentaries, such as ''Jazz'' (most episodes of which preserve this on the streaming version) and ''The War'' (which preserves this on 2020 rebroadcast). Its last known appearance was on ''The National Parks: America's Best Idea'', and it still appears on rebroadcasts of the series today even on newer prints.
'''Availability:'''  Appears on ''Washington Week in Review'' and ''Globe Trekker''/''Pilot Guides'' episodes from 1997-2008. However, the show's title has been shortened to Washington Week in recent years. It also appears on many Ken Burns documentaries, such as ''Jazz'' (most episodes of which preserve this on the streaming version) and ''The War'' (which preserves this on 2020 rebroadcast). Its last known appearance was on ''The National Parks: America's Best Idea'', and it still appears on rebroadcasts of the series today even on newer prints.
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** ''PBS News Weekend'' has a similar variant, except only the WETA print logo and the text at the bottom of the screen appears, and the transition is to a white background with the ''PBS NewsHour'' logo on it. Bob Hurley says, "This is PBS News Weekend, from WETA Studios in Washington, home of the PBS NewsHour, weeknights on PBS."
** ''PBS News Weekend'' has a similar variant, except only the WETA print logo and the text at the bottom of the screen appears, and the transition is to a white background with the ''PBS NewsHour'' logo on it. Bob Hurley says, "This is PBS News Weekend, from WETA Studios in Washington, home of the PBS NewsHour, weeknights on PBS."


'''Technique:''' 2D Animation
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Audio:''' A short piano jingle. Sometimes, the program's ending theme plays instead.
'''Audio:''' A short piano jingle. Sometimes, the program's ending theme plays instead.
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'''Availability:'''  Found on ''PBS NewsHour'', ''Nightly Business Report'', ''Washington Week'', and newer Ken Burns documentaries, as well as newer prints of older Ken Burns documentaries, such as ''The Civil War'' and ''Jazz'' (the first episode of which plasters the previous logo on the streaming version). Despite the new logo's debut, it is still in use appearing on episode 2 of ''La Flonteira with Pachi Jinich'' and various programs on [[Create TV|Create]].
'''Availability:'''  Found on ''PBS NewsHour'', ''Nightly Business Report'', ''Washington Week'', and newer Ken Burns documentaries, as well as newer prints of older Ken Burns documentaries, such as ''The Civil War'' and ''Jazz'' (the first episode of which plasters the previous logo on the streaming version). Despite the new logo's debut, it is still in use appearing on episode 2 of ''La Flonteira with Pachi Jinich'' and various programs on [[Create TV|Create]].


===8th ID (January 15, 2022- )===
===8th ID (January 15, 2022-)===
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* ''PBS NewsHour'' and ''PBS News Weekend'' continue to use their respective mid-show in-credit variants, but with this logo's print version in place of that of the previous logo.
* ''PBS NewsHour'' and ''PBS News Weekend'' continue to use their respective mid-show in-credit variants, but with this logo's print version in place of that of the previous logo.


'''Technique:''' A mix of 2D and 3D Animation.
'''Technique:''' A mix of 2D and 3D animation.


'''Audio:''' A soft, dreamy 6 piano jingle. The variant pitches it one tone higher.
'''Audio:''' A soft six-note piano jingle. The variant pitches it one tone higher.


'''Availability:'''  Seen on many shows currently produced by WETA.
'''Availability:'''  Seen on many shows currently produced by WETA.
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