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=== Background ===
'''Essex Video''' was the home video distributor of [[Essex Pictures Company]] that released its adult films on VHS and sometimes, on LaserdiscLaserDisc. TheyPreviously, alsotheir hadreleases awere value-basedreleased adultthrough videoa distributor callednamed Select Video.The logo you see actually came from a 1985 "Today" report on the rise of home video, uploaded by "videholic1980sA", and in four parts (this can be found on BOTH part three and four).
 
===Logo (1984-1990) ===
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'''LogoVisuals:''' On a black background, we see the words "ESSEX VIDEO" are seen in a Retrogolden StereoYagi WideDouble font (the same font that the [[Sega]] logo uses) with a segmented line in the middle, and surrounded by a rounded rectangle. The logo twirls around diagonally, then unfolds itself. It shines a bit, then wethe screen fadefades out.▼
 
'''Technique:''' CGI.
▲'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the words "ESSEX VIDEO" in a Retro Stereo Wide font with a segmented line in the middle, and surrounded by a rounded rectangle. The logo twirls around diagonally, then unfolds itself. It shines a bit, then we fade out.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' No soundNone, but on certain tapes and laserdiscsLaserDiscs it used a disco-like synth-piano tune that sounded like something from a news broadcast from the late 70s.▼
'''FX/SFX:''' The twirling of the logo and shining.
 
'''Availability:''' Can be seen on vintage pornographic films on VHS from the 1980s.
▲'''Music/Sounds:''' No sound, but on certain tapes and laserdiscs it used a disco-like synth-piano tune that sounded like something from a news broadcast from the late 70s.
[[Category:United States]]
 
[[Category:Adult entertainment logos]]
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare, possibly bordering on extinct while the music variant is already extinct. Can be seen on vintage pornography films on videotapes from the 1980's.
[[Category:American adult entertainment logos]]
 
[[Category:English-language logos]]
'''Editor's Note:''' Considering the soundtrack and the simple '80s effects that it consists of mainly due to the fact that the weird font is against a black background, the logo is a bit intense. At least the music is OK, though.
 
[[Category:Home Entertainment Logos]]

Latest revision as of 01:21, 1 October 2024

Background

Essex Video was the home video distributor of Essex Pictures Company that released its adult films on VHS and sometimes on LaserDisc. Previously, their releases were released through a distributor named Select Video.

Logo (1984-1990)

Visuals: On a black background, the words "ESSEX VIDEO" are seen in a golden Yagi Double font (the same font that the Sega logo uses) with a segmented line in the middle, and surrounded by a rounded rectangle. The logo twirls around diagonally, then unfolds itself. It shines a bit, then the screen fades out.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: None, but on certain tapes and LaserDiscs it used a disco-like synth-piano tune that sounded like something from a news broadcast from the late 70s.

Availability: Can be seen on vintage pornographic films on VHS from the 1980s.

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