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*An earlier version of this logo exists, in which the logo is in B&W. | *An <u>earlier version</u> of this logo exists, in which the logo is in B&W. | ||
*Sometimes, the logo is off-center. | *Sometimes, the logo is <u>off-center</u>. | ||
'''Technique:''' 2D animation by [[Format Films]]. | '''Technique:''' 2D animation by [[Format Films]]. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A fanfare sounding similar to "Old MacDonald" that plays to the beat of the letters appearing. Composed by Johnny Mann. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A fanfare sounding similar to "Old MacDonald" that plays to the beat of the letters appearing. Composed by Johnny Mann. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On ''Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing Alongs'' tapes, it has a re-recorded synthesized version of the music mixed in with the original music. | '''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On <u>''Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing Alongs'' tapes</u>, it has a re-recorded synthesized version of the music mixed in with the original music. | ||
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Seen only on the short-lived cartoon ''The Alvin Show''. This would be followed by the 1952 [[CBS Productions|CBS Television Network]] logo when it first broadcast from 1961-1962. It appears on the current DVD release of ''The Alvin Show'' after each of the three episodes contained on the disc. It was also seen on the 1990s ''Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing-Alongs'' VHS releases from Buena Vista Home Video. | '''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Seen only on the short-lived cartoon ''The Alvin Show''. This would be followed by the 1952 [[CBS Productions|CBS Television Network]] logo when it first broadcast from 1961-1962. It appears on the current DVD release of ''The Alvin Show'' after each of the three episodes contained on the disc. It was also seen on the 1990s ''Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing-Alongs'' VHS releases from Buena Vista Home Video. | ||
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* The early version had the logo looking far different than later on. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore appear to be in their earlier designs, and are all struggling as they hold "BAGDASARIAN", which, along with "PRODUCTIONS", is now in multiple colors and perfectly aligned in a more bubbly font. "PRODUCTIONS" is also much smaller and the background is {{color|papayawhip|light cream}}. | * The <u>early version</u> had the logo looking far different than later on. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore appear to be in their earlier designs, and are all struggling as they hold "BAGDASARIAN", which, along with "PRODUCTIONS", is now in multiple colors and perfectly aligned in a more bubbly font. "PRODUCTIONS" is also much smaller and the background is {{color|papayawhip|light cream}}. | ||
* On ''The Chipmunk Adventure'', an in-credit version is used on a {{color|royalblue|royal blue}} background, like the credits before it. It fades to black after 8 seconds. | * On ''<u>The Chipmunk Adventure</u>'', an in-credit version is used on a {{color|royalblue|royal blue}} background, like the credits before it. It fades to black after 8 seconds. | ||
*Sometimes, the logo is shifted up slightly. | *Sometimes, the logo is <u>shifted up slightly</u>. | ||
'''Technique:''' None, in most cases. | '''Technique:''' None, in most cases. | ||
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* Sometimes, the copyright stamp is not shown. | * Sometimes, the <u>copyright stamp</u> is not shown. | ||
* A more common shorter version starts when the "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''{{color|pink|A}}'''}}" loosens and falls. | * A more common <u>shorter version</u> starts when the "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''{{color|pink|A}}'''}}" loosens and falls. | ||
* On the 1989 Chipmunk Library VHS's of ''A Chipmunk Christmas'' (1981) and ''The Chipmunk Family Tree'', the extended logo plays. | * On the <u>1989 Chipmunk Library VHS's of ''A Chipmunk Christmas'' (1981)</u> and ''The Chipmunk Family Tree'', the extended logo plays. | ||
* On ''A Chipmunk Celebration'' and ''The Easter Chipmunk'', the logo freezes for the last few seconds so the ending music of both finish. | * On ''<u>A Chipmunk Celebration</u>'' and ''<u>The Easter Chipmunk</u>'', the logo freezes for the last few seconds so the ending music of both finish. | ||
'''Technique:''' Cel animation. | '''Technique:''' Cel animation. | ||
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous logos, but accompanied with sound effects. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous logos, but accompanied with sound effects. | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On "Trick or Treason", the last bars of the 1988-1990 "The Chipmunks" outro plays during the logo. | '''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On <u>"Trick or Treason"</u>, the last bars of the 1988-1990 "The Chipmunks" outro plays during the logo. | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on later episodes of ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' and subsequent ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' specials, including "Rocking With The Chipmunks" and "The Easter Chipmunk". Still seen on the current Paramount DVD releases of ''The Chipmunks Go to the Movies'' and Bagdasarian DVD releases of said ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' specials. The extended logo was only used for "The Chipmunk Library" tapes until home media rights to ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' were given to Buena Vista in the early 1990s. | '''Availability:''' Seen on later episodes of ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' and subsequent ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' specials, including "Rocking With The Chipmunks" and "The Easter Chipmunk". Still seen on the current Paramount DVD releases of ''The Chipmunks Go to the Movies'' and Bagdasarian DVD releases of said ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' specials. The extended logo was only used for "The Chipmunk Library" tapes until home media rights to ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' were given to Buena Vista in the early 1990s. | ||