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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)===

{{YouTube|id=QF-JE9kOeSY|height=185|width=240}}

'''Logo:''' We see an {{Font color|orange|orange}} 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.

'''FX/SFX:''' The logo flying in.

'''Music/Sounds:''' An upbeat synth-pop tune.

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

'''Editor's Note:''' The zooming in of "WITF" could put some people off.


===2nd Logo (1990-1996)===

{{YouTube|id=|height=185|width=240}}

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

'''FX/SFX:''' None.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None.

'''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)

'''Editor's Note:''' None, it's just boring.



===3rd Logo (1994-1998)===
===1st Ident (1990-1994)===
[[File:WiTF logo 1990.jpg|center|300px]]
{{YouTube|id=a8crWz_BeDE|id2=s8T6tsp5lq0}}


'''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.
{{Gallery
| align=center
| mode=packed
| height=200
| width=
|WITF Television 94.png|
}}


'''Technique:''' Digital shining effects over a CGI still render.
{{YouTube|id=C4VYi0zJ6RY|height=185|width=240}}


'''Audio:''' None.
'''Logo:''' We see the WITF logo, but colored {{Font color|gold|gold}} and with a brighter {{Font color|orange|orange}} 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.


'''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).
'''FX/SFX:''' The spotlight shining on the logo.


===2nd Ident (1994-1995)===
'''Music/Sounds:''' A mellow piano and saxophone tune, somewhat in the style of Kenny G.
[[File:WiTF logo.jpg|center|300px]]
{{YouTube|id=QF-JE9kOeSY}}


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


'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''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.
===4th Logo (1998-2000)===


===3rd Ident (1994-1998)===
{{Gallery
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
| align=center
WITF Television 94.png
| mode=packed
</gallery>
| height=200
{{YouTube|id=C4VYi0zJ6RY}}
| width=
|WITF Television.png|
}}


'''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.
{{YouTube|id=joFiIj50UYE|height=185|width=240}}


'''Technique:''' Computer animation
'''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 {{Font color|lightgrey|steel gray}} and dotting the "{{Font color|silver|'''I'''}}". A light passes below as "HARRISBURG" fades in.


'''FX/SFX:''' The Earth zooming out, the light passing below.
'''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.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A quick synth-techno tune.


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


'''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.
'''Editor's Note:''' The Earth zooming away quickly can startle some viewers.


'''Technique:''' Computer animation.


'''Audio:''' A quick synth-techno tune.
===5th Logo (2002-2005)===


'''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.).
{{YouTube|id=Lsol6JTHbwc|height=185|width=240}}


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


'''FX/SFX:''' TBA
'''Visuals:''' Unknown


'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
'''Technique:''' Unknown


'''Availability:''' TBA
'''Audio:''' Unknown


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


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


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


'''FX/SFX:''' TBA
'''Technique:''' Unknown


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


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


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


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


'''Logo:''' TBA
'''Technique:''' Unknown


'''FX/SFX:''' TBA
'''Audio:''' Unknown


'''Availability:''' Unknown {{AvailabilityExamples}}
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA


'''Availability:''' TBA


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Latest revision as of 21:17, 4 September 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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