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===Background=== |
===Background=== |
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'''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. |
'''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. |
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===Logo (July 1981-April 1985)=== |
===Logo (July 1981-April 1985)=== |
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Alpha Video (1981).png |
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'''Visuals:''' On a dark blue background, a stylized Greek letter "alpha" draws by itself. When it is finished, the word " |
'''Visuals:''' On a {{color|darkblue|dark blue}} background, a stylized Greek letter "alpha" draws by itself. When it is finished, the white word "{{font|sans serif|'''alpha'''}}" wipes in. |
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'''Variant:''' After the normal logo, in the same blue background, |
'''Variant:''' After the normal logo, in the same blue background, the phrase "{{color|yellow|FOR YOUR FURTHER ENJOYMENT}}" and the word "{{color|yellow|'''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 "{{color|yellow|'''alpha'''}}", as well as the text "{{color|yellow|<small>PRESENTS</small>}}" below the two words. |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' Traditional animation. None for the variant. |
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'''Audio:''' ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUnmUwuMZeo Telex'' by Derek Scott], a harsh, droning synth tune with synthetic clunks and beeps. |
'''Audio:''' ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUnmUwuMZeo Telex'' by Derek Scott], a harsh, droning synth tune with synthetic clunks and beeps. |
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'''Audio Variants:''' |
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* For the variant, the logo is silent. |
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* There also exists a silent version of the standard logo. without the "Further Enjoyment" screen. |
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'''Availability:''' |
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== References == |
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* The silent standard logo can be seen in the first release of ''Kentucky Fried Movie''. |
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* The variant can also be seen for the box art for Intervison/Alpha releases. |
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Revision as of 18:17, 26 November 2023
Eric S.
Captures by
Pingu
Editions by
TVB
Video captures courtesy of
LWR
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.