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*Do not describe one-off variations here. In other words, the variant is specific to only one movie/show. These should go on a separate [[Portal:Logo Variations]] page. | *Do not describe one-off variations here. In other words, the variant is specific to only one movie/show. These should go on a separate [[Portal:Logo Variations]] page. | ||
'''FX/SFX''': This is a short section. State | '''FX/SFX''': This is a short section. State the animation technique and/or the type of effects being used in the logo. These are some of the usage examples: | ||
* | *'''Analog computer/Scanimate animation:''' This logo was animated using effects from an analog animating computer. This animation style can easily be characterized with the trail effects, shines, panning/zooming, etc. | ||
* | *'''Camera-controlled animation:''' This logo is animated using a computerized stop-motion camera, usually with heavy usage of paper. More often than not combined with cel animation. | ||
*'''Cel animation:''' A fancy way of saying traditional animation. This logo was drawn traditionally using ink and animated frame-by-frame. | |||
*'''(2D/3D) CGI/computer animation:''' This logo was made using computer software. Some current-day examples include Adobe After Effects and Maya. | |||
*'''Live-action:''' This logo was produced using live-action footage. | |||
*'''None:''' This logo is still, fades in/out, scrolls in the credits or has no effects. | |||
If two or more of these techniques are combined, you can put both in this manner: "A mix of (TECHNIQUE) and (TECHNIQUE)." | |||
'''Music/Sounds''': Describe the music theme played and/or the type of sounds are being used in the logo. | '''Music/Sounds''': Describe the music theme played and/or the type of sounds are being used in the logo. | ||
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'''Availability''': This section is important - gather all of the information about where this logo can be found. State any programs, movies, etc. the logo is found in and/or 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. | '''Availability''': This section is important - gather all of the information about where this logo can be found. State any programs, movies, etc. the logo is found in and/or 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 scale for determining the availability of a logo. This can prove helpful in some pages, | *Use this scale for determining the availability of a logo. This can prove helpful in some pages. Remember, you are not required to mention a tier in the section. Preferably, only use this scale if the rarity of a logo is notable. | ||
**'''Ultra common/Extremely common''': | **'''Ultra common/Extremely common''': Either this logo is found on nearly all shows/movies released from this company, or it plasters a large amount of older logos on newer prints. | ||
**'''Very common/Common''': You find this logo on newer releases of shows/movies of that company, or is seen/intact on reruns, home releases or streaming prints. | **'''Very common/Common''': You find this logo on newer releases of shows/movies of that company, or is seen/intact on reruns, home media releases or streaming prints. | ||
**'''Uncommon''': While not too common, you may be able to find this logo on a few releases/prints of films/shows of that company. | **'''Uncommon''': While not too common, you may be able to find this logo on a few releases/prints of films/shows of that company. | ||
**'''Rare/Very rare''': You don't find this logo much; it only appears on a | **'''Rare/Very rare''': You don't find this logo much; it only appears on a small number of releases/prints from the company. | ||
**'''Extremely rare/Ultra rare''': You don't find this logo many times, if at all; it only appears on old releases/prints that haven't been widely distributed. | **'''Extremely rare/Ultra rare''': You don't find this logo many times, if at all; it only appears on old releases/prints that haven't been widely distributed. | ||
**'''Extinct | **'''Extinct''': This logo is no longer current, and/or it has been replaced with newer logos on later prints. Likely can be found on older releases/prints. | ||
**'''Unknown''': Very | **'''Unknown''': Very little information on which films/shows the logo has appeared. | ||
**'''Unused''': This logo has not been used officially by the company. | **'''Unused''': This logo has not been used officially by the company. | ||
**'''Current''': | **'''Current''': This is the current logo being used by the company. | ||
**'''Brand new''': For logos that debuted within the past year. | **'''Brand new''': For logos that debuted within the past year. | ||
*Please note that some factors may affect if a logo is actually "rare" or not. For example. older home video logos that at first could be considered "rare" may potentially be found on many prints, if one knows where to look. | *Please note that some factors may affect if a logo is actually "rare" or not. For example. older home video logos that at first could be considered "rare" may potentially be found on many prints, if one knows where to look. |