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Revision as of 12:02, 11 December 2022
, 11 December 2022some of these dont even look like scanimate. remove one invalid "These effects are progressive" legacy section, tweak technique
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* A very rare in-credit version also had the letters split. It may appear in either {{color|orange}} or white. | * A very rare in-credit version also had the letters split. It may appear in either {{color|orange}} or white. | ||
'''Technique:''' Simple | '''Technique:''' Simple analog computer effects. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A very loud and dramatic five-note fanfare. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A very loud and dramatic five-note fanfare. | ||
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* The logo survives on a few Alpha Video DVD prints of ''Dusty's Trail'', DVD releases of ''Go Ask Alice'', and on FX Movie Channel's prints of ''Honor Thy Father'' and ''It's Good to Be Alive''. | * The logo survives on a few Alpha Video DVD prints of ''Dusty's Trail'', DVD releases of ''Go Ask Alice'', and on FX Movie Channel's prints of ''Honor Thy Father'' and ''It's Good to Be Alive''. | ||
* The opening variant is rare, and was originally seen on movies, such as ''Tales from the Crypt'' and ''Chosen Survivors''. | * The opening variant is rare, and was originally seen on movies, such as ''Tales from the Crypt'' and ''Chosen Survivors''. | ||
===2nd Logo (1973-1980)=== | ===2nd Logo (1973-1980)=== | ||
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* On the 1980 miniseries ''Wild Times'', it's just the words "Metromedia Producers Corporation" in a generic {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} font on a blue background. This is seen at the beginning of the first episode, and after the prologue on the second episode. In-credit text (with Rattlesnake Productions) is shown at the end. | * On the 1980 miniseries ''Wild Times'', it's just the words "Metromedia Producers Corporation" in a generic {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} font on a blue background. This is seen at the beginning of the first episode, and after the prologue on the second episode. In-credit text (with Rattlesnake Productions) is shown at the end. | ||
'''Technique:''' Simple | '''Technique:''' Simple motion-controlled animation. In most cases, none. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A string melody ending with a pizzicato note, closing theme of the show or TV movie, or silent. On some episodes of ''The Merv Griffin Show'', it's music playing from any jazz musician. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A string melody ending with a pizzicato note, closing theme of the show or TV movie, or silent. On some episodes of ''The Merv Griffin Show'', it's music playing from any jazz musician. | ||
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* On the season 3 episodes of ''Small Wonder'' including "Whodunit?", the text below the logo says "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|MPC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}'''", with a trademark symbol over it. While the remaining seasons 3 and 4 has "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|MPC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}'''" instead. | * On the season 3 episodes of ''Small Wonder'' including "Whodunit?", the text below the logo says "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|MPC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}'''", with a trademark symbol over it. While the remaining seasons 3 and 4 has "'''{{Font|Times New Roman|MPC VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.}}'''" instead. | ||
'''Technique:''' Simple, but effective | '''Technique:''' Simple, but effective motion-controlled camera animation effects. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic string fanfare, which is actually the piece "Raiders of Fortune" by the Network Music Ensemble. Sometimes, it's silent or has the end theme from the show. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic string fanfare, which is actually the piece "Raiders of Fortune" by the Network Music Ensemble. Sometimes, it's silent or has the end theme from the show. | ||