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|BFNVC.png|1st Logo (1981?-1989) |
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|BFNVC_2.jpeg|3rd Logo ( |
|BFNVC_2.jpeg|3rd Logo (1990?-1993) |
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|Best_Film_%26_Video_Corp._Logo_(Blue_Star,_Intro).png|4th Logo (1993-1998) |
|Best_Film_%26_Video_Corp._Logo_(Blue_Star,_Intro).png|4th Logo (1993-1998) |
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=== 1st Logo (1981?-1989) |
=== 1st Logo (1981?-1989)=== |
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BFNVC.png |
BFNVC.png |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, an object flies from the left and swoops to the right, zooming in to reveal a large red 5-pointed star. On it, the text "{{font|Arial|'''BEST FILM & VIDEO, CORP.'''}}" is seen in white with a black drop shadow. It remains still for several seconds before it swoops back out, albeit to the right. |
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'''Technique:''' Basic zooming effects |
'''Technique:''' Basic zooming effects. |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' Can be found on |
'''Availability:''' Can be found on releases of videos such as ''Benji: Double Feature''. |
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===2nd Logo (1989-1993)=== |
===2nd Logo (1989-1993)=== |
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{{youtube|id=https://youtu.be/hi8L-9RZ9Yg}} |
{{youtube|id=https://youtu.be/hi8L-9RZ9Yg}} |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, it zooms out to reveal a black star with a gold trailing outline, forming streaks of yellow, orange, and {{color}purple}} surrounding it. From the center, the funky-looking text {{color|blue|'''BEST FILM VIDEO'''}}, stacked and colored in a shiny blue and white mix, zooms in. The text shines. |
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'''Logo:''' We see an outline of a golden star zooming out leaving a residue trail, then we see the blue text "BEST FILM VIDEO" in a funky-looking font zooms in to the star also leaving a residue trail. |
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'''Technique:''' Scanimate. |
'''Technique:''' Scanimate. |
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'''Audio:''' A dreamy-like piano piece. |
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'''Availability:''' Can be found on |
'''Availability:''' Can be found on early releases of Marvel Comics-based cartoon videos. This was also spotted on ''Video Wars.'' |
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BFNVC 2.jpeg |
BFNVC 2.jpeg |
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Best Film & Video Corp (1988).png |
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{{youtube|id=https://youtu.be/bf94ZZGPXtY}} |
{{youtube|id=https://youtu.be/bf94ZZGPXtY}} |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a fuzzy-looking red star is seen in the center of the screen. The text "{{color|yellow|''BEST FILM & VIDEO CORPORATION''}}" slides down from the top and rests in front of the star with a drop shadow. After a few seconds, it slides down off-screen as it fades out. |
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'''Variant:''' Sometimes it has the text reading "A ''BEST FILM & VIDEO CORPORATION'' PRESENTATION", and the animation is slightly different. |
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'''Technique:''' Basic computer animation effects. |
'''Technique:''' Basic computer animation effects. |
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''' |
'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' Can be seen on the ''Beetle Bailey'' VHS "Sarge's Last Stand |
'''Availability:''' Can be seen on the ''Beetle Bailey'' VHS "Sarge's Last Stand", and some ''Weapons of War'' tapes. |
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===4th Logo (1993-1998)=== |
=== 4th Logo (1993-1998)=== |
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Best Film & Video Corp. Logo (Blue Star, Intro).png|Intro |
Best Film & Video Corp. Logo (Blue Star, Intro).png|Intro |
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Best Film & Video Corp. Logo (Blue Star, Outro).png|Outro |
Best Film & Video Corp. Logo (Blue Star, Outro).png|Outro |
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{{youtube|id=https://youtu.be/BarnzQWuWDA|id2=https://youtu.be/k5qonbi1ons}} |
{{youtube|id=https://youtu.be/BarnzQWuWDA|id2=https://youtu.be/k5qonbi1ons}}'''Visuals:''' |
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'''Logo:''' |
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*Closing: Same as the opening logo, only in the background are sped-up "action" scenes such as fireworks, a sunrise, and a highway. |
*Closing: Same as the opening logo, only in the background are sped-up "action" scenes such as fireworks, a sunrise, and a highway. |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' Computer effects, placed over live-action footage. |
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''' |
'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' Can be found on |
'''Availability:''' Can be found on releases of Marvel Comics-based cartoon videos, and reprints of titles from [[Imperial Entertainment Group|Imperial Entertainment]], among others. The opening variant also appears on the restored VHS of ''El Cid'' and several [[Streamline Pictures|Streamline]] dubs which BF&VC had the rights too. |
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[[Category:United States]] |
[[Category:United States]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:07, 24 September 2024
1st Logo (1981?-1989)
Visuals: On a black background, an object flies from the left and swoops to the right, zooming in to reveal a large red 5-pointed star. On it, the text "BEST FILM & VIDEO, CORP." is seen in white with a black drop shadow. It remains still for several seconds before it swoops back out, albeit to the right.
Technique: Basic zooming effects.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on releases of videos such as Benji: Double Feature.
2nd Logo (1989-1993)
Visuals: On a black background, it zooms out to reveal a black star with a gold trailing outline, forming streaks of yellow, orange, and {{color}purple}} surrounding it. From the center, the funky-looking text BEST FILM VIDEO, stacked and colored in a shiny blue and white mix, zooms in. The text shines.
Technique: Scanimate.
Audio: A dreamy-like piano piece.
Availability: Can be found on early releases of Marvel Comics-based cartoon videos. This was also spotted on Video Wars.
3rd Logo (1990?-1993)
Visuals: On a black background, a fuzzy-looking red star is seen in the center of the screen. The text "BEST FILM & VIDEO CORPORATION" slides down from the top and rests in front of the star with a drop shadow. After a few seconds, it slides down off-screen as it fades out.
Variant: Sometimes it has the text reading "A BEST FILM & VIDEO CORPORATION PRESENTATION", and the animation is slightly different.
Technique: Basic computer animation effects.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be seen on the Beetle Bailey VHS "Sarge's Last Stand", and some Weapons of War tapes.
4th Logo (1993-1998)
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Intro
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Outro
Visuals:
- Opening: Over a panning shot of Chicago at sunset, a blue star flies from the top left and swerves to the middle of the screen with a heavy chyron trail. The words BEST FILM & VIDEO CORP., in white, appear across it.
- Closing: Same as the opening logo, only in the background are sped-up "action" scenes such as fireworks, a sunrise, and a highway.
Technique: Computer effects, placed over live-action footage.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be found on releases of Marvel Comics-based cartoon videos, and reprints of titles from Imperial Entertainment, among others. The opening variant also appears on the restored VHS of El Cid and several Streamline dubs which BF&VC had the rights too.