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{{PageCredits|tutorial=YingYong , mr3urious, Hb1290 and LogoFun13-YT|edits=Eric S., mr3urious, Shadeed A. Kelly, kidinbed, and Logohub}}
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{{Shortcut|AVID:GUIDE|AVID:HOWTO}}
{{Shortcut|AVID:GUIDE|AVID:HOWTO}}
Hello, there! Welcome to the Audiovisual Identity Database; 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==
'''<big>Hello, there! Welcome to the Audiovisual Identity Database; we're glad you've joined!</big>'''
 
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. You'll also see examples of templates, categories, and other miscellaneous stuff.
 
For demonstration of logo descriptions see [[AVID:Demo 1|here]] and [[AVID:Demo 2|here]].
 
==Page Elements==
All pages have a basic form that everyone follows. They are:
All pages have a basic form that everyone follows. They are:


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If using this template, be sure to put it on all the pages you added buttons for to ensure coherent and smooth navigation between them.
If using this template, be sure to put it on all the pages you added buttons for to ensure coherent and smooth navigation between them.
<br><br>
<center>''See [[AVID:Credits]] for guidelines on how to add credits. An example is provided below.''</center>
{{PageCredits|description=The people who wrote the descriptions for the logos.|capture=The people whose image captures are included on the page.|video=The people whose videos are included in the page.|edits=The people who made small edits to the page over time.}}
<br>
{{Infobox company
| name = Infobox Example
| image =
| formerly = Former Name
| founded = 2022
| subsidiaries = Subsidiary
| defunct = December 31, 2023
| fate = What led to its closure?
| successors = New Company Ltd
}}
'''This is the background.''' The paragraph you type here shows the history of the company whose logos you're describing. They can include when the company started, their business practices, who runs it, business acquisitions they've made, or when they shut down (if they have). You do not have to include this on your page, but it's VERY informative.
If the background needs to be split into multiple paragraphs, you are able to do so.
To the right is an example of an infobox. Infoboxes can help make page navigation much easier, and will supplement very long background sections by offering "at a glance" information.
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<center>''(The below is an example of what's known as an ImageTOC. Use this template to make a visual Table of Contents for any article.)''</center>


===Credits===
{{ImageTOC
{{Main|AVID:Credits}}
|Example.png|1st Logo
|Example.png|2nd Logo
|Example.png|3rd Logo
|Example.png|4th Logo
|Example.png|5th Logo
|Example.png|6th Logo
|Example.png|7th Logo
|Example.png|8th Logo
}}


=== Background {{Font color|red|(optional)}} ===
<center>''(The below is an example of a Year heading.)''</center>
This shows the history of the company whose logos you're describing. They can include when the company started, their business practices, who runs it, business acquisitions they've made, or when they shut down (if they have). You do not have to include this on your page, but it's VERY informative. Use a level three heading for this section.


'''Year''': The date of release and retirement of the logo. Use a level three heading for this. For example:


=== ??? Logo/ID/Open/Trailer (????-????) ===
=== ??? Logo/ID/Open/Trailer (????-????) ===
'''Note:''' If you use the boilerplate template, the header will contain an <code><nowiki>{{Ordinal}}</nowiki></code> template. When adding logos, simply add the number you're up to into this template and it will output as 1st, 2nd, etc. This template simplifies the process of renumbering if a logo is removed or relocated on the page for some reason.


'''Nickname(s) {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': Just something people call the logo by. Nicknames are made from a certain theme shown in the logo; more often than not, however, they're made from how cheesy or scary the logo is. These are on many logos, but do not necessarily have to be on a description.
''The first set of question marks are used to identify if the logo is the 1st in the article, 2nd, 3rd, and so on. The second set is to signify what year the logo is introduced. If specific dates are available, use those. If the logo is still being used today, omit the third question mark set, otherwise insert the year/date the logo was last used.''


'''Logo/ID/Trailer''': The heart of it all. This is used to describe what happens in the logo. Be very descriptive on this part - use colorful adjectives as much as possible, and try to describe every little detail. Start by saying what color the background is, and then whatever animations are in the logo. For still logos, just name the background color and whatever is on the still image.
''Additionally, you can use the boilerplate template to make editing simpler. It will contain an <code><nowiki>{{Ordinal}}</nowiki></code> template. When adding logos, simply add the number you're up to into this template and it will output as 1st, 2nd, etc. This template simplifies the process of renumbering if a logo is removed or relocated on the page for some reason.''


''For example, the code below''<br>
<code><nowiki>{{Ordinal|1}} Logo (????)</nowiki></code><br>
''will output this:''
==={{Ordinal|1}} Logo (????)===
<br>
<br>
<center>''(The space below is where you will add image and video embeds.)''</center>
<tabber>
Images=
<center>''Put any images here, using the gallery template.''</center>
|-|
Videos=
<center>''Put any YouTube videos here, using the YouTube template.''</center>
</tabber>
<br>
<br>
'''Nickname(s) {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': Just something people call the logo by. Nicknames are often made from a certain theme shown in the logo. They do not necessarily have to be on a description.
*ONLY put nicknames if they are either official or notable enough to be included. Otherwise, this is an optional section.
'''Logo/ID/Trailer''': The heart of it all. This is used to describe what happens in the logo. Start by stating what the background looks like, and then describe any animations that happen during the logo. Be very descriptive on this part - use adjectives if possible, and try to describe every little detail.
*If the logo is still, describe the image as best as possible, including the background and whatever else is on it.
Take your time on these, and make sure you revise, because if you leave an important detail out, you can easily confuse people.
Take your time on these, and make sure you revise, because if you leave an important detail out, you can easily confuse people.


'''Trivia {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': If there is some trivia about the logo, put them in this section.
'''Trivia {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': If there is some trivia about the logo, put them in this section. Examples include: the person/company that designed the logo, what software was used, some behind-the-scenes facts, etc.
*Avoid putting information that is pop culture related/doesn't relate directly to the logo.  


'''Byline(s) {{font color|red|(optional) }}''': If the logo uses multiple bylines during its period of use, describe them here.  
'''Byline(s) {{font color|red|(optional)}}''': If the logo uses multiple bylines during its period of use, add them here.  


'''Variant(s) {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': If there are different variants of a logo, post them here. Do not describe one-off variations here. These should go on a separate [[Portal:Logo Variations]] page.
'''Variant(s) {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': If there are different variants of a logo, add them here.  
*Do not describe one-off variations here. These should go on a separate [[Portal:Logo Variations]] page.


'''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. Don't describe the effects of the logo using the words "Everything" or "All the animation of the logo"; be specific.
'''FX/SFX''': This is a short section. State what kind of effects that are being used in the logo, such as if it is CGI, stop-motion, Scanimate, or simply live-action. Don't just simply say what objects are moving in the logo.
*If possible, also state who created the animation and/or where it was done if such information is available.
*If the logo is still/has no effects, simply say "None."


'''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.  
'''Music/Sounds''': Describe what type of music or 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.
*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.


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'''Music/Sounds Variant(s) {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': If there are one or more variants of the logo theme or sound, post them here.
'''Music/Sounds Variant(s) {{Font color|red|(optional)}}''': If there are one or more variants of the logo theme or sound, post them here.


'''Availability''': This section is important - gather all of the information about where this logo can be found. State whether it is rare or not, tell where it can be found, and where it was last seen. Don't forget to ''italicize'' titles (or use quotation marks for episode names of television shows) from where the logo can be found. When describing where logos are found, include specific examples where possible. Don't just say "found on the company's releases at the time", name at least some of the releases the logo is known to be on. Also specify if something that should have the logo doesn't for some reason.
'''Availability''': This section is important - gather all of the information about where this logo can be found. State whether it is rare or not, tell where it can be found, and where it was last seen. Don't forget to ''italicize'' titles (or use "quotation marks" for episode names of television shows) from where the logo can be found.
 
*Use this nomenclature for determining the availability for a logo:
'''Scale of Availability''':
**Ultra common/Very common: When you find this logo everywhere (also if this logo plasters everything).
Use this nomenclature for your future logo descriptions:
**Common: You find that logo on newly produced shows/movies of that company, or is left intact on reruns/DVDs.
 
**Uncommon: You may find that logo on some prints of produced films/shows of that company.
* Ultra common/Very common: When you find this logo everywhere (also if this logo plasters everything).
**Rare/Very rare: It appeared few times on some releases/prints.
* Common: You find that logo on newly produced shows/movies of that company, or is left intact on reruns/DVDs.
**Scarce: You may find it on several prints/releases.
* Uncommon: You may find that logo on some prints of produced films/shows of that company.
**Extremely rare: Appeared on some old releases/prints that hasn't been widely distributed.
* Rare/Very rare: It appeared few times on some releases/prints.
**Ultra rare: Difficult to find or appears on a very special release or print.
* Scarce: You may find it on several prints/releases.
**Extinct/Near extinction: Has been replaced by other logos and/or is beyond hard to find, but can be found on very old releases/prints.
* Extremely rare: Appeared on some old releases/prints that hasn't been widely distributed.
**Unknown: If you don't know on which films/shows the logo has appeared.
* Ultra rare: Difficult to find or appears on a very special release or print.
**Unused: For logos that have not been used.
* Extinct/Near extinction: Has been replaced by other logos and/or is beyond hard to find, but can be found on very old releases/prints.
**Current: Can be used to describe the current logo of the company
* Unknown: If you don't know on which films/shows the logo has appeared.
**Brand new: For newer logos.
* Unused: For logos that have not been used.
*When describing where logos are found, include specific examples where possible.
* Current: Can be used to describe the current logo of the company
** Also specify if something that should have the logo doesn't for some reason.
* Brand new: For newer logos.
*Don't just say "found on the company's releases at the time", name at least some of the releases the logo is known to be on.
* 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.  
 
*Don't make predictions on any upcoming shows or films that you think new logos will appear on 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, to repeat, don't make predictions on any upcoming shows or films that you think new logos will appear on as they may not even use them. For similar reasons, do not attempt to predict when a logo will make its final appearance.
*For similar reasons, do not attempt to predict when a logo will make its final appearance.


'''Legacy {{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 beloved, notorious, etc. If it's not that notable, leave it out.
'''Legacy {{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 on them. If not that important, omit this section.
*Avoid adding subjective opinions that others may disagree with.


=== Final Note {{font color|red|(optional)}} ===
=== Final Note {{font color|red|(optional)}} ===
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