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===Background===
===Background===
WITF is a [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] affiliate located in Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York, Pennsylvania.
WITF is a [[PBS]] affiliate located in Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York, Pennsylvania.


===1st Logo (1987-1994)===
===1st Ident (1990-1994)===
[[File:WiTF logo 1990.jpg|center|300px]]
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{{YouTube|id=QF-JE9kOeSY}}
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{{YouTube|id=a8crWz_BeDE|id2=s8T6tsp5lq0}}


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'''Visuals:''' On a background of diagonal red, green, and blue stripes, there is the text "WITF 33 HARRISBURG" on a blue diamond in the far right.
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'''Logo:''' We see a red dot against a white background. The text "'''WITF'''" in black flies in towards the camera at a fast pace, with the "'''I'''" underneath the dot. "HARRISBURG" and "PRESENTS" fade in below.


'''Technique:''' The logo flying in.
'''Technique:''' Digital shining effects over a CGI still render.


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'''Audio:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' An upbeat synth-pop tune.


'''Availability:''' At the start of ''Big Comfy Couch'' episodes from this era on PBS.
'''Availability:''' It was seen on ''Computer Chronicles'', often replacing the KCSM logo. (There may be episodes that have both the KCSM and WITF logos at the start of the show, but in-credit texts were at the end).


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===2nd Ident (1994-1995)===
[[File:WiTF logo.jpg|center|300px]]
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{{YouTube|id=QF-JE9kOeSY}}


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'''Visuals:''' There is a red dot against a white background. The text "'''WITF'''" in black flies in towards the camera at a fast pace, with the "'''I'''" underneath the dot. "HARRISBURG" and "PRESENTS" fade in below.
===2nd Logo (1990-1996)===
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{{YouTube|id=a8crWz_BeDE|id2=s8T6tsp5lq0}}


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
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'''Logo:''' On a background of diagonal {{color|red}}, {{color|limegreen|green}}, and {{color|blue}} stripes, we see the text "WITF 33 HARRISBURG" on a {{color|blue}} diamond in the far right.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Audio:''' An upbeat synth-pop tune.


'''Availability:''' It was seen at the start of ''Big Comfy Couch'' episodes from this era on PBS.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


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===3rd Ident (1994-1998)===
'''Availability:''' In tandem with the 1st and 3rd logos, was seen on ''Computer Chronicles'', often replacing the KCSM logo. (There may be episodes that have both the KCSM and WITF logos at the start of the show, but in-credit texts were at the end)
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">

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WITF Television 94.png

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===3rd Logo (1994-1998)===
{{Gallery
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|WITF Television 94.png|
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{{YouTube|id=C4VYi0zJ6RY}}
{{YouTube|id=C4VYi0zJ6RY}}


'''Logo:''' We see the WITF logo, but colored {{color|gold}} and with a brigher red dot. It seems to be against a plain black background, but a spotlight appears to shine on the logo, and then moving to the left. "H A R R I S B U R G" fades in below.
'''Visuals:''' There is the WITF logo, but colored gold and with a brighter red dot. It seems to be against a plain black background, but a spotlight appears to shine on the logo, and then moving to the left. "H A R R I S B U R G" fades in below.


'''Technique:''' The spotlight shining on the logo.
'''Technique:''' Computer animation


'''Music/Sounds:''' A mellow piano and saxophone tune, somewhat in the style of Kenny G.
'''Audio:''' A mellow piano and saxophone tune, somewhat in the style of Kenny G.


'''Availability:''' At the start of ''Big Comfy Couch'' episodes on PBS from this era.
'''Availability:''' It appeared at the end of ''Big Comfy Couch'' episodes on PBS from this era.


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===4th Ident (1998-2000)===

<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
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===4th Logo (1998-2000)===
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WITF Television.png
{{Gallery
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|WITF Television.png|
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{{YouTube|id=joFiIj50UYE}}
{{YouTube|id=joFiIj50UYE}}


'''Logo:''' Against a black background, a picture of the Earth zooms away from the viewer, rotating as it does so, revealing the WITF logo in {{color|lightgrey|steel gray}} and dotting the "{{color|silver|'''I'''}}". A light passes below as "HARRISBURG" fades in.
'''Visuals:''' Against a black background, a picture of the Earth zooms away from the viewer, rotating as it does so, revealing the WITF logo in {{color|lightgrey|steel gray}} and dotting the "{{color|silver|'''I'''}}". A light passes below as "HARRISBURG" fades in.


'''Technique:''' The Earth zooming out, the light passing below.
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A quick synth-techno tune.
'''Audio:''' A quick synth-techno tune.


'''Availability:''' Like the previous logo, this is also seen at the end of ''Big Comfy Couch'' episodes on PBS from this era (Nashville Public TV now produces the show in the U.S.).
'''Availability:''' This was seen at the end of ''Big Comfy Couch'' episodes on PBS from this era ([[Draft:WNPT|Nashville Public TV]] now produces the show in the U.S.).


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===5th Ident (2002-2005)===

[[File:WITF-TV Harrisburg Logo.jpg|center|300px]]
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===5th Logo (2002-2005)===
{{YouTube|id=Lsol6JTHbwc}}
{{YouTube|id=Lsol6JTHbwc}}


'''Logo:''' Unknown
'''Visuals:''' Unknown


'''Technique:''' Unknown
'''Technique:''' Unknown


'''Music/Sounds:''' Unknown
'''Audio:''' Unknown


'''Availability:''' Unknown {{AvailabilityExamples}}
'''Availability:''' Unknown {{AvailabilityExamples}}


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===6th Ident (November 18, 2005-July 15, 2010)===


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'''Visuals:''' Unknown
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===6th Logo (November 18, 2005-July 15, 2010)===

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'''Logo:''' Unknown


'''Technique:''' Unknown
'''Technique:''' Unknown


'''Music/Sounds:''' Unknown
'''Audio:''' Unknown


'''Availability:''' Unknown {{AvailabilityExamples}}
'''Availability:''' Unknown {{AvailabilityExamples}}


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===7th Ident (July 16, 2010-2012)===


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'''Visuals:''' Unknown
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===7th Logo (July 16, 2010-2012)===

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'''Logo:''' Unknown


'''Technique:''' Unknown
'''Technique:''' Unknown


'''Music/Sounds:''' Unknown
'''Audio:''' Unknown


'''Availability:''' Unknown
'''Availability:''' Unknown {{AvailabilityExamples}}




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Latest revision as of 07:06, 27 October 2024


Credits

Background

WITF is a PBS affiliate located in Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York, Pennsylvania.

1st Ident (1990-1994)


Visuals: On a background of diagonal red, green, and blue stripes, there is the text "WITF 33 HARRISBURG" on a blue diamond in the far right.

Technique: Digital shining effects over a CGI still render.

Audio: None.

Availability: It was seen on Computer Chronicles, often replacing the KCSM logo. (There may be episodes that have both the KCSM and WITF logos at the start of the show, but in-credit texts were at the end).

2nd Ident (1994-1995)


Visuals: There is a red dot against a white background. The text "WITF" in black flies in towards the camera at a fast pace, with the "I" underneath the dot. "HARRISBURG" and "PRESENTS" fade in below.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: An upbeat synth-pop tune.

Availability: It was seen at the start of Big Comfy Couch episodes from this era on PBS.

3rd Ident (1994-1998)


Visuals: There is the WITF logo, but colored gold and with a brighter red dot. It seems to be against a plain black background, but a spotlight appears to shine on the logo, and then moving to the left. "H A R R I S B U R G" fades in below.

Technique: Computer animation

Audio: A mellow piano and saxophone tune, somewhat in the style of Kenny G.

Availability: It appeared at the end of Big Comfy Couch episodes on PBS from this era.

4th Ident (1998-2000)


Visuals: Against a black background, a picture of the Earth zooms away from the viewer, rotating as it does so, revealing the WITF logo in steel gray and dotting the "I". A light passes below as "HARRISBURG" fades in.

Technique: Computer animation.

Audio: A quick synth-techno tune.

Availability: This was seen at the end of Big Comfy Couch episodes on PBS from this era (Nashville Public TV now produces the show in the U.S.).

5th Ident (2002-2005)


Visuals: Unknown

Technique: Unknown

Audio: Unknown

Availability: Unknown [Examples?]

6th Ident (November 18, 2005-July 15, 2010)

Visuals: Unknown

Technique: Unknown

Audio: Unknown

Availability: Unknown [Examples?]

7th Ident (July 16, 2010-2012)

Visuals: Unknown

Technique: Unknown

Audio: Unknown

Availability: Unknown [Examples?]


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