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'''Nicknames:''' "The Laser", "How a LaserDisc Works" | '''Nicknames:''' "The Laser", "How a LaserDisc Works" | ||
'''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|blue|blue}} background, we see the inside layer of a LaserDisc. A laser suddenly hits it creating a ray of light. The laser travels around the layer and we zoom out to reveal two layers covering the layer, which | '''Logo:''' On a {{Font color|blue|blue}} background, we see the inside layer of a LaserDisc/DVD. A white laser suddenly hits it creating a ray of light. The laser travels around the layer when it began to spin and we zoom out to reveal two layers covering the layer, which form a LaserDisc/DVD with the Image logo on it. The logo flies out of the disk from the back and rests in the middle with the laser disappearing and the disc leaving the screen falling down. The words "ENTERTAINMENT INC" and the byline "The Finest in Laser Videodiscs" fade in. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* On some releases, the logo fades to a black screen. Depending on the release, "{{Font|Times New Roman|A FEATURE PRESENTATION}}", "{{Font|Times New Roman|A CHILDREN'S PROGRAM}}" or "'''''T<sup>HE</sup> M<sup>USIC</sup> D<sup>ISC</sup>'''''" would appear. | * On some releases, the logo fades to a black screen. Depending on the release, "{{Font|Times New Roman|A FEATURE PRESENTATION}}", "{{Font|Times New Roman|A CHILDREN'S PROGRAM}}" or "'''''T<sup>HE</sup> M<sup>USIC</sup> D<sup>ISC</sup>'''''" would appear. | ||
* In 1996, when Image began expanding to DVD, the byline was changed to read "The Finest in Home Entertainment". | * In 1996, when Image began expanding to DVD, the byline was changed to read "The Finest in Home Entertainment". This only appears on DVD releases from 1996-1999 because in the same year Image Entertainment stopped releasing LaserDiscs when they shifted their focus to DVD. | ||
* On some releases, there is no byline. | * On some releases, there is no byline. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatically ascending majestic fanfare accompanied by the laser's scrapping, followed by a more calming synth choir and some bell notes. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatically ascending majestic fanfare accompanied by the laser's scrapping, followed by a more calming synth choir and some bell notes. | ||
'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' Common. It can be seen on LaserDiscs and DVD releases of the time. Mainly direct-to-DVD and low-budget movies produced by various small studios and by Image sometimes. It's kind of easy to find because all Image Entertainment releases used this logo during its lifespan. So you just have to check DVDs of the time with the Image logo on its cover . Also don't forget to check the copyright year so you make sure the DVD was released the time this logo was used. You will probably find one in a Walmart bargain bin. And besides low-budget movies, it also appears on many Orion Home Video Laserdisc and DVD releases from the mid-90s such as the first two ''Robocop'' movies, | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' This logo has gained a lot of recognition for its synth orchestra and powerful computer animation. Despite putting some people off with the sudden sounds and fanfare, it's still a cool logo and its a favorite of many. | '''Editor's Note:''' This logo has gained a lot of recognition for its synth orchestra and powerful advanced computer animation from the 90s. Despite putting some people off with the sudden sounds and fanfare, it's still a cool logo and its a favorite of many. It's animation is so advanced it looks more like a 2000s logo rather than a 90s logo. However, most of the releases with this logo are not so popular | ||
=== 3rd Logo (1998-2009) === | === 3rd Logo (1998-2009) === | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A soft piece accompanied by a flute and a horn. On most releases, the logo is silent. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A soft piece accompanied by a flute and a horn. On most releases, the logo is silent. | ||
'''Availability:''' Common. Seen on their DVD releases of the time. | '''Availability:''' Common. Seen on their DVD releases of the time. The releases with this are more common in bargain bins than the previous logo because they are newer than the ones with the previous logo. | ||
'''Editor's Note:''' This logo suffers from basic animation in contrast to the previous logo, looking like it was made in a video editor. The music is beautiful and soothing, however. | '''Editor's Note:''' This logo suffers from basic animation in contrast to the previous logo, looking like it was made in a video editor like Sony Vegas Pro of After Effects. The music is beautiful and soothing, however. And it's not that popular like the previous logo | ||
=== 4th Logo (2009-2018) === | === 4th Logo (2009-2018) === | ||