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===Background===
'''Alpha Video''' was a VHS company founded by Stanley Long. The company formed a partnership with [[Intervision (UK)|Intervision]], who co-distributed Alpha's output until 1985, following Intervision's closure in the mid-80s.
===Logo (July 1981-April 1985)===
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'''Visuals:''' On a {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} background, a stylized Greek letter "alpha" draws by itself. When it is finished, the white word "
'''Variant:''' After the normal logo, in the same blue background,
'''Technique:'''
'''Audio:''' ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUnmUwuMZeo Telex'' by Derek Scott], a harsh, droning synth tune with synthetic clunks and beeps.
'''Audio Variants:'''
'''Availability:''' Seen on UK pre-cert tapes (mainly horror movies) from Alpha released through Intervision and CBS/FOX, particularly ''Dawn of the Dead.''▼
* For the variant, the logo is silent.
* There also exists a silent version of the standard logo. without the "Further Enjoyment" screen.
'''Availability:'''
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* The silent standard logo can be seen in the first release of ''Kentucky Fried Movie''.
* The variant can also be seen for the box art for Intervison/Alpha releases.
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Background
Alpha Video was a VHS company founded by Stanley Long. The company formed a partnership with Intervision, who co-distributed Alpha's output until 1985, following Intervision's closure in the mid-80s.
Logo (July 1981-April 1985)
Visuals: On a dark blue background, a stylized Greek letter "alpha" draws by itself. When it is finished, the white word "alpha" wipes in.
Variant: After the normal logo, in the same blue background, the phrase "FOR YOUR FURTHER ENJOYMENT" and the word "alpha", stylised in a blocky font can be seen with the small Alpha symbol boxed on top of the p. The text "Video" in a yellow outline can also be seen next to the word "alpha", as well as the text "PRESENTS" below the two words.
Technique: Traditional animation. None for the variant.
Audio: Telex by Derek Scott, a harsh, droning synth tune with synthetic clunks and beeps.
Audio Variants:
- For the variant, the logo is silent.
- There also exists a silent version of the standard logo. without the "Further Enjoyment" screen.
Availability:
- The logos can be seen in UK pre-cert tapes (mainly horror movies) from Alpha released through Intervision and CBS/FOX, particularly Dawn of the Dead.
- The silent standard logo can be seen in the first release of Kentucky Fried Movie.
- The variant can also be seen for the box art for Intervison/Alpha releases.