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===2nd Logo (1978-1986)=== | ===2nd Logo (1978-1986)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We fly over a live-action shot of downtown Detroit as the text "From WTVS/Detroit" zooms away slowly. | '''Logo:''' We fly over a live-action shot of downtown Detroit as the text "From WTVS/Detroit" zooms away slowly. | ||
'''Technique:''' Simple | '''Technique:''' Simple animation for the text. Other than that, it's all live-action. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A warbling shuttle sound with an ascending whoosh and whistling sounds. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A warbling shuttle sound with an ascending whoosh and whistling sounds. | ||
'''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on pre-1992 VHS prints of ''David Macaulay's Castle''. On the 1995 PBS Video (and later PBS Home Video) release, expect this to be plastered by the WHYY-TV logo, which is then moved to the end. | '''Availability:''' Rare. Seen on pre-1992 VHS prints of ''David Macaulay's Castle''. On the 1995 PBS Video (and later PBS Home Video) release, expect this to be plastered by the WHYY-TV logo, which is then moved to the end. | ||
===3rd Logo (1986-1991)=== | ===3rd Logo (1986-1991)=== | ||
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{{YouTube|id=85bq0Osango|height=185|width=240}} | {{YouTube|id=85bq0Osango|height=185|width=240}} | ||
'''Logo:''' Against a {{color|darkviolet|purple}} | '''Logo:''' Against a {{color|darkviolet|purple}}/{{color|peru|tan}} BG, we see an abstract, {{color|plum|light purple}}, multi-lined "{{color|plum|'''56'''}}" arrange itself on a {{color|indigo|dark purple}} square as it zooms out to the top left. Then, the background fades to a skyline of Detroit, and the text "'''WTVS/Detroit'''" slides out from the bottom left of the screen. | ||
/{{color|peru|tan}} BG, we see an abstract, {{color|plum|light purple}}, multi-lined "{{color|plum|'''56'''}}" arrange itself on a {{color|indigo|dark purple}} square as it zooms out to the top left. Then, the | |||
'''Technique:''' The logo's arrangement and fading skyline. | '''Technique:''' The logo's arrangement and fading skyline. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. Only used as a local ID. | '''Availability:''' Extinct. Only used as a local ID. | ||
===4th Logo (1986-1991)=== | ===4th Logo (1986-1991)=== | ||
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* There is a shorter version that just starts at the texts zooming out. | * There is a shorter version that just starts at the texts zooming out. | ||
'''Technique:''' The zooming of the camera and text, plus the writing of "and you" | '''Technique:''' The zooming of the camera and text, plus the writing of "and you". | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic eight-note synthesized orchestra tune, with a "ding" at the beginning. The shorter version uses a quicker, 10-note synth tune, and the production variant has a shorter version of this. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic eight-note synthesized orchestra tune, with a "ding" at the beginning. The shorter version uses a quicker, 10-note synth tune, and the production variant has a shorter version of this. | ||
'''Availability:''' Extinct. Seen with the "Skyline" ID, this was used as a "You're watching..." ID on WTVS. It would then cut to a national program intro tag at the time. | '''Availability:''' Extinct. Seen with the "Skyline" ID, this was used as a "You're watching..." ID on WTVS. It would then cut to a national program intro tag at the time. | ||
===5th Logo (1991-1998)=== | ===5th Logo (1991-1998)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. Only known to appear on ''Club Connect''. | '''Availability:''' Extinct. Only known to appear on ''Club Connect''. | ||
===6th Logo (1991-1998)=== | ===6th Logo (1991-1998)=== | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* Sometimes this logo is abridged, starting as the circle rotates, and "{{Font|Impact|QUALITY SHOWS}}" is omitted. | * Sometimes this logo is abridged, starting as the circle rotates, and "{{Font|Impact|QUALITY SHOWS}}" is omitted. | ||
* On signoffs, a still version of the finished ident is used. | * On signoffs, a still version of the finished ident is used. | ||
'''Technique:''' The panning, the circle rotating and the shining. | '''Technique:''' The panning, the circle rotating and the shining. CGI produced by Sage-3D. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A mild action news-like fanfare which then turns into harp music and the four notes from the previous logo on a flute followed by a bassoon. On the abridged variant, an announcer says "You're watching WTVS, Channel 56 in Detroit." | '''Music/Sounds:''' A mild action news-like fanfare which then turns into harp music and the four notes from the previous logo on a flute followed by a bassoon. On the abridged variant, an announcer says "You're watching WTVS, Channel 56 in Detroit." | ||
'''Availability:''' Extinct. Only used as a local ID. | '''Availability:''' Extinct. Only used as a local ID. | ||
===7th Logo (2001?-2003?)=== | ===7th Logo (2001?-2003?)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. It only appeared during PBS Kids programming in the WTVS viewing area. Only three recordings of the short version and its variations have been found to this day. VHS recordings are the only way to view it. | '''Availability:''' Extinct. It only appeared during PBS Kids programming in the WTVS viewing area. Only three recordings of the short version and its variations have been found to this day. VHS recordings are the only way to view it. | ||
''' | '''Legacy:''' This is a classic ID to those who viewed it back in the day. | ||
===8th Logo (2001-2002?)=== | ===8th Logo (2001-2002?)=== | ||
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'''Trivia:''' The "Eclipse" logo in this ident came from a public produced-organization company called LARK International, which is its parent original company, next to PBS. The company had also formerly owned [[KUHT]]/Houston Public Television (now HoustonPBS) until around 2003. The company, however also owns KCTS Seattle, who currently carries the "Eclipse" logo. | '''Trivia:''' The "Eclipse" logo in this ident came from a public produced-organization company called LARK International, which is its parent original company, next to PBS. The company had also formerly owned [[KUHT]]/Houston Public Television (now HoustonPBS) until around 2003. The company, however also owns KCTS Seattle, who currently carries the "Eclipse" logo. | ||
'''Technique:''' The background | '''Technique:''' The background, like NBCUniversal's "Silk of Shame". | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' 3 chime notes against a string background. | '''Music/Sounds:''' 3 chime notes against a string background. | ||
'''Availability:''' Rare. | '''Availability:''' Rare. | ||
===9th Logo (2002?-)=== | ===9th Logo (2002?-)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Common, as this is the current WTVS logo. | '''Availability:''' Common, as this is the current WTVS logo. | ||
===10th Logo (2002-2004)=== | ===10th Logo (2002-2004)=== | ||
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. Was only used as a local ID. | '''Availability:''' Extinct. Was only used as a local ID. | ||
{{Navbox-PBS}}{{StationIDs-Navbox}}{{TV-Navbox}} | {{Navbox-PBS}}{{StationIDs-Navbox}}{{TV-Navbox}} | ||