First Channel

Background

First Channel, otherwise known as 1TV, is the national television broadcaster of Georgia. It was established in 1956 as Georgian Television and would eventually be rebranded as First Channel sometime after the fall of the USSR. It is owned and operated by Georgian Public Broadcaster and is accessed by around 85% of the Georgian population.

1st ID (1993-1996)

Visuals: Unknown.

Technique: Unknown.

Audio: Unknown.

Availability: As with the company's 1956 ident, the only found video footage thus far was spotted in a news

2nd ID (1999-2001)

Visuals: The sequence starts with four stacked lines expanding sideways from the crease, all of which shine brightly in the process. The lines left of the crease are straight, whilst the lines are curved on the right side. Once the lights dim out and the lines are fully drawn in, the opacity of the shape decreases and the camera turns upwards, revealing an s-shaped curve at the back. A light briefly shines on the crease of the top line as Georgian text reading "საქართველოს ტელევიზიის პირველი არხი fades in below. Afterwards, the logo and text both begin waving line a flag in the wind, as a lens flare is seen shining in the top-right corner.

Technique: CGI and live-action.

Audio: An upbeat piano rock tune.