Channel 4 Video

Background

Channel 4 Video was a home video arm of Channel 4 that released the channel's programmes on home media, and also select third-party programmes as well. Initially, Channel 4 Video self-distributed their releases, but beginning in 1998, VCI took over. In June 2005, ChanneL 4 Video ended their partnership with VCI because they felt uncomfortable with the BBC's ownership in 2 Entertain.

1st Logo (1995-2000)

Visuals: It's the same as the "Round and Back" variant of the television logo, only "VIDEO" flashes in below once the animation is finished.

Technique: Same as the 1982 TV logo.

Audio: The same 1992 fanfare from the 1982 TV logo.

Availability: Seen on Channel 4 Video releases from the era, distributed by VCI such as The Lost Gardens of Heligan, among others.

Even though Channel 4's ident changed on October 11, 1996, this logo continued to be used afterwards until 2000.

2nd Logo (2000-2005)

Visuals: Just the 1999-2004 Channel 4 "Square" logo on a black background.

Variant:

Later releases from 2003-2005 have the word "video" in a white box below the Channel 4 Square plus the logo fades in and out.
On Bo Selecta! DVDs, the logo transitions to the DVD menu, which depends on the DVD release.

Technique: None. ^{[possible misuse]}

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on Channel 4 VHS and DVD releases from the era, distributed by VCI. Examples include releases of Angela Anaconda, Ali-G, Graham Norton and television movies/specials such as Raymond Briggs' The Bear, Merlin and Gulliver's Travels.

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