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Hello, there! Welcome to the CLG Wiki; we're glad you've joined! Now, what's the most important thing you do to improve the site? Why, writing articles, of course! This tutorial will show you how to write a suitable entry for the site, and how to improve your page. For demonstration of logo descriptions see [[CLG Wiki:Demo 1|here]] and [[CLG Wiki:Demo 2|here]]. | Hello, there! Welcome to the CLG Wiki; we're glad you've joined! Now, what's the most important thing you do to improve the site? Why, writing articles, of course! This tutorial will show you how to write a suitable entry for the site, and how to improve your page. For demonstration of logo descriptions see [[CLG Wiki:Demo 1|here]] and [[CLG Wiki:Demo 2|here]]. | ||
==Page Layout== | ==Page Layout== | ||
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'''FX/SFX''': This is a short section. Say what is moving in the logo, and what kind of effects or special effects are being used, e.g.is it CGI? Stop-Motion? Scanimate? hand-drawn? Live Action? Also state who created the animation and/or where it was done if such information is available. | '''FX/SFX''': This is a short section. Say what is moving in the logo, and what kind of effects or special effects are being used, e.g.is it CGI? Stop-Motion? Scanimate? hand-drawn? Live Action? Also state who created the animation and/or where it was done if such information is available. | ||
'''Music/Sounds''': | '''Music/Sounds''': Describe what kind of sounds are being used in the logo. If possible, also mention how the sound is made and who made it. *If a specific piece of music is used, identify it and consider inserting a link to an upload of the music on YouTube, Vimeo or a similar site if available. Especially where the music and/or artist is less well-known. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Trivia {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': If there is some trivia about the logo theme or sound, put them in this section. | '''Music/Sounds Trivia {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': If there is some trivia about the logo theme or sound, put them in this section. | ||
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* TBA: To be announced. | * TBA: To be announced. | ||
Do not put vague or incoherent descriptions like "''common but rare''" or "''current but common''". Phrases like these can confuse readers. Also, for any upcoming movies or shows, don't make predictions on when the logos will appear as they may not even use them. | Do not put vague or incoherent descriptions like "''common but rare''" or "''current but common''". Phrases like these can confuse readers. Also, for any upcoming movies or shows, don't make predictions on when the logos will appear as they may not even use them. For similar reasons, do not attempt to predict when a logo will make its final appearance. | ||
'''Editor's Note {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': Write about how the logo has affected the logo community and/or broader popular culture and how much of an impact it's left, whether it's scary, cheesy, beloved, etc. If not that important, put "None" or just don't make it an option. | '''Editor's Note {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': Write about how the logo has affected the logo community and/or broader popular culture and how much of an impact it's left, whether it's scary, cheesy, beloved, etc. If not that important, put "None" or just don't make it an option. | ||
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=== External Links {{font color|red|(optional)}} === | === External Links {{font color|red|(optional)}} === | ||
If there is a site you believe will further inform our readers on the history and/or branding of the company, you can create an external links section. Examples of what you might list here include: | |||
*A relevant Wikipedia article | |||
*An IMDB filmography for the company | |||
*The company's official website | |||
*A site or article discussing the branding of the company, e.g. a page on TVARK or a similar branding compilation site/forum, an article about how the logo was made. | |||
If you have level 2 headings on your page, this should be a level 2 heading to ensure the table of contents is formatted properly. Otherwise, a level 3 heading is acceptable. | |||
'''Notes''': When having two or more logo descriptions, make sure you hit "Enter" | '''Notes''': When having two or more logo descriptions, make sure you hit "Enter" two times in between each one so each description will have enough breathing room. Furthermore, when listing name changes for a company, use a level two heading for each name. | ||
==Credits== | ==Credits== | ||
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Alternatively, you can turn on HotCat, which can be found on the Gadgets section of your Preferences. This will enable buttons to remove, change or add categories on the category bar. | Alternatively, you can turn on HotCat, which can be found on the Gadgets section of your Preferences. This will enable buttons to remove, change or add categories on the category bar. | ||
=== | ===Which categories do I use?=== | ||
*Logos appearing in film, including theatrical film, short film, direct-to-video film and newsreels are categorized into [[:Category:Film logos]]. | *Logos appearing in film, including theatrical film, short film, direct-to-video film and newsreels are categorized into [[:Category:Film logos]]. | ||
*Logos appearing in television series and films are categorized into [[:Category:Television logos]]. | *Logos appearing in television series and films are categorized into [[:Category:Television logos]]. | ||