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Video captures courtesy of JohnnyL80and Eric S.
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Vin Di Bona Productions is an independent television production company established in 1986 by television producer Vin Di Bona.
Vin Di Bona Productions is an independent television production company established in 1986 by television producer Vin Di Bona.


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'''Nicknames:''' "The Spinning Handwriting", "The Spinning Signature", "The Diamond", "The Cheesy Diamond"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Spinning Handwriting", "The Spinning Signature", "The Diamond", "The Cheesy Diamond"


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'''Logo:''' On a gray/black gradient background, we see the pale gold text "''Vin Di Bona''", in Vin's signature, spinning around on a invisible tube. Curled at first, the text then unravels itself. A gold diamond outline opens under the signature as a dark orange rounded rectangle with the pale gold word "PRODUCTIONS" on it slides up from the bottom of the screen onto the center of the diamond. A slight sheen glides over the "''Vin Di Bona''" text.
'''Logo:''' On a gray/black gradient background, we see the pale gold text "''Vin Di Bona''", in Vin's signature, spinning around on a invisible tube. Curled at first, the text then unravels itself. A gold diamond outline opens under the signature as a dark orange rounded rectangle with the pale gold word "PRODUCTIONS" on it slides up from the bottom of the screen onto the center of the diamond. A slight sheen glides over the "''Vin Di Bona''" text.


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'''FX/SFX:''' The spinning text, and the "PRODUCTIONS" graphic.
'''FX/SFX:''' The spinning text, and the "PRODUCTIONS" graphic.


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'''Music/Sounds:''' A synth humming tune with two quick organ notes right at the beginning, followed by a quick ascending harp note, after which the rest of the tune plays a note higher. The music plays in sync with everything.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A synth humming tune with two quick organ notes right at the beginning, followed by a quick ascending harp note, after which the rest of the tune plays a note higher. The music plays in sync with everything.


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'''Availability:''' Last seen on S1 episodes of ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' on the Hallmark Channel and the ABC series ''Animal Crack Ups''.
'''Availability:''' Last seen on S1 episodes of ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' on the Hallmark Channel and the ABC series ''Animal Crack Ups''.


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'''Editor's Note:''' The logo features some rather primitive CGI for the late '80s. Though, its most notorious aspect by some was the creepy synth humming tune that tries to sound "cheerful".
'''Editor's Note:''' The logo features some rather primitive CGI for the late '80s. Though, its most notorious aspect by some was the creepy synth humming tune that tries to sound "cheerful".


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'''Nicknames:''' "The Spinning Handwriting II", "The Spinning Signature II", "The Signature of Doom"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Spinning Handwriting II", "The Spinning Signature II", "The Signature of Doom"


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'''Logo:''' On a deep blue/black gradient background, the "''Vin Di Bona''" signature from before spins around briefly before slowing down and unfolding. After this is done, a coral pink rounded rectangle with the text "PRODUCTIONS" (in white) on it, similar to before, zooms in underneath the signature. The "''Vin Di Bona''" shines.
'''Logo:''' On a deep blue/black gradient background, the "''Vin Di Bona''" signature from before spins around briefly before slowing down and unfolding. After this is done, a coral pink rounded rectangle with the text "PRODUCTIONS" (in white) on it, similar to before, zooms in underneath the signature. The "''Vin Di Bona''" shines.


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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''


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* A version exists where it runs at 60FPS.
* A version exists where it runs at 60FPS.


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'''FX/SFX:''' The text spinning, and the "PRODUCTIONS" graphic zooming in.
'''FX/SFX:''' The text spinning, and the "PRODUCTIONS" graphic zooming in.


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'''Music/Sounds''': Same as the 1st logo.
'''Music/Sounds''': Same as the 1st logo.


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'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
* On some shows and TV movies such as some 1990-1991 episodes of America's Funniest Home Videos, the end theme plays over the logo.
* On some shows and TV movies such as some 1990-1991 episodes of America's Funniest Home Videos, the end theme plays over the logo.
* On season 2 episodes of the Showtime TV series ''Sherman Oaks'', the logo's music plays after the closing theme, sometimes trailing into the Chris Bearde Productions logo, and then is followed up by a line from the episode.
* On season 2 episodes of the Showtime TV series ''Sherman Oaks'', the logo's music plays after the closing theme, sometimes trailing into the Chris Bearde Productions logo, and then is followed up by a line from the episode.


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'''Availability:''' Not too hard to find. Strangely, it can be found on WGN America's very rare airings of the second revival of ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' with Daisy Fuentes and John Fugelsang, replacing the next logo. Also seen on ''AFV''<nowiki/>'s spin-off, ''America's Funniest People'', which ran from 1990-1994. The 1992 CBS special ''Storm the Castle'' (which was based on Japan's ''Takeshi's Castle'') should have this logo as well.
'''Availability:''' Not too hard to find. Strangely, it can be found on WGN America's very rare airings of the second revival of ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' with Daisy Fuentes and John Fugelsang, replacing the next logo. Also seen on ''AFV''<nowiki/>'s spin-off, ''America's Funniest People'', which ran from 1990-1994. The 1992 CBS special ''Storm the Castle'' (which was based on Japan's ''Takeshi's Castle'') should have this logo as well.


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'''Editor's Note:''' Some more archaic CGI and the infamous music are both present, and this logo's animation made things even more unnerving than the previous logo by some.
'''Editor's Note:''' Some more archaic CGI and the infamous music are both present, and this logo's animation made things even more unnerving than the previous logo by some.


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'''Nicknames:''' "The Spinning Handwriting III", "The Spinning Signature III", "CGI Spinning Handwriting", "CGI Spinning Signature"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Spinning Handwriting III", "The Spinning Signature III", "CGI Spinning Handwriting", "CGI Spinning Signature"


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'''Logo:''' Same formula as before, except the logo is now made in CGI. In a stage lit up by 5 blue spotlights in the background, we see the signature spinning as usual, only now slightly rougher compared to before. Right before it unfolds, the word "PRODUCTIONS", now rectangle-less and thin, fades in next to the "B" in "''Bona''" and unfolds with the script. The text shines.
'''Logo:''' Same formula as before, except the logo is now made in CGI. In a stage lit up by 5 blue spotlights in the background, we see the signature spinning as usual, only now slightly rougher compared to before. Right before it unfolds, the word "PRODUCTIONS", now rectangle-less and thin, fades in next to the "B" in "''Bona''" and unfolds with the script. The text shines.


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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* Short, medium-long and longer variants exist. For the short version, the spinning signature is slower. For the medium-long and longer versions, it's exactly the same as the previous two.
* Short, medium-long and longer variants exist. For the short version, the spinning signature is slower. For the medium-long and longer versions, it's exactly the same as the previous two.
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* On later appearances of the logo, a registered trademark symbol fades in next to "PRODUCTIONS".
* On later appearances of the logo, a registered trademark symbol fades in next to "PRODUCTIONS".


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'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the 1st and 2nd logos, except the spinning handwriting is a bit rougher, and "PRODUCTIONS" extends out along with the Vin Di Bona text.
'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the 1st and 2nd logos, except the spinning handwriting is a bit rougher, and "PRODUCTIONS" extends out along with the Vin Di Bona text.


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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous logos. Original ABC airings of ''The Big Moment'' uses generic network music.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous logos. Original ABC airings of ''The Big Moment'' uses generic network music.


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'''Availability:''' Seen on the second revival of ''AFV'', as well as episodes hosted by Tom Bergeron on Freeform, WGN America, and local syndication. On current (but very rare) airings of the second revival on WGN America, however, it was plastered over by the previous logo. It also appeared on the short-lived, long-forgotten Disney Channel game show ''Off the Wall'' and the short-lived ABC game show ''The Big Moment''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on the second revival of ''AFV'', as well as episodes hosted by Tom Bergeron on Freeform, WGN America, and local syndication. On current (but very rare) airings of the second revival on WGN America, however, it was plastered over by the previous logo. It also appeared on the short-lived, long-forgotten Disney Channel game show ''Off the Wall'' and the short-lived ABC game show ''The Big Moment''.


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'''Editor's Note:''' The CGI in this one is much better and less dated than the previous logos, but the music may still put off some.
'''Editor's Note:''' The CGI in this one is much better and less dated than the previous logos, but the music may still put off some.


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'''Nicknames:''' "The Spinning Handwriting IV", "The Spinning Signature IV", "CGI Spinning Handwriting II", "CGI Spinning Signature II"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Spinning Handwriting IV", "The Spinning Signature IV", "CGI Spinning Handwriting II", "CGI Spinning Signature II"


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'''Logo:''' Practically the same as the previous logo, but fully redone. On a a swirly red/yellow background with a little bit of yellow (similar to the background of the current AFV opening), the "''Vin Di Bona''" text is seen, curved and facing backwards, before it slowly rotates to it's front, and quickly unfurls. The entire logo is now colored in a shiny gold color, which radiates off light for the 1st half of the logo, now rewritten to match his signature better, is at a slight angle, and appears to have a black outline. "PRODUCTIONS" is also spaced out and appears just as the logo frills out. The logo shines after the unfurling.
'''Logo:''' Practically the same as the previous logo, but fully redone. On a a swirly red/yellow background with a little bit of yellow (similar to the background of the current AFV opening), the "''Vin Di Bona''" text is seen, curved and facing backwards, before it slowly rotates to it's front, and quickly unfurls. The entire logo is now colored in a shiny gold color, which radiates off light for the 1st half of the logo, now rewritten to match his signature better, is at a slight angle, and appears to have a black outline. "PRODUCTIONS" is also spaced out and appears just as the logo frills out. The logo shines after the unfurling.


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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* The logo exists in SD and HD formats.
* The logo exists in SD and HD formats.
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* On ''AFV: America, This is You!'', the logo is on a black background. Now starting with Season 31, the logo appears on a similar black background, but with red gradients on the top and bottom.
* On ''AFV: America, This is You!'', the logo is on a black background. Now starting with Season 31, the logo appears on a similar black background, but with red gradients on the top and bottom.


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'''FX/SFX:''' The spinning company name, along with the moving background.
'''FX/SFX:''' The spinning company name, along with the moving background.


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'''Music/Sounds:''' A redone version of the Vin Di Bona theme, with a ticking sound and twinkle sounds heard with the final note. It is not easily heard on ABC due to Bill Ratner or other announcers plugging the show that follows AFV, but can be easily heard on international airings of Di Bona shows.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A redone version of the Vin Di Bona theme, with a ticking sound and twinkle sounds heard with the final note. It is not easily heard on ABC due to Bill Ratner or other announcers plugging the show that follows AFV, but can be easily heard on international airings of Di Bona shows.


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'''Music/Sounds Variant:'''  
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''  
*Nowadays, current ''AFV'' episodes on original ABC airings have the network's generic theme playing over the logo.
*Nowadays, current ''AFV'' episodes on original ABC airings have the network's generic theme playing over the logo.
*On some reruns of ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' on UP, the music is played in a super low tone. The pitch varies from an episode to another.  
*On some reruns of ''America's Funniest Home Videos'' on UP, the music is played in a super low tone. The pitch varies from an episode to another.  


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'''Availability:''' Can be seen on current episodes of ''America's Funniest Home Videos''.
'''Availability:''' Can be seen on current episodes of ''America's Funniest Home Videos''.


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'''Editor's Note:''' The logo provides some superb CGI, and the music was finely redone that it's not considered uncanny anymore.
'''Editor's Note:''' The logo provides some superb CGI, and the music was finely redone that it's not considered uncanny anymore.


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