Kaleidoscope Films Ltd.
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Background
Kaleidoscope Films Ltd. was a film leader from United States.
1st Leader (1970s)
Visuals: A variant of the SMPTE Universal Leader with a logo frame appearing from the 7 to 5-count of the countdown sequence. The logo frame consists of an abstract and stylized "K" inside a circle over a black background, with "KALEIDOSCOPE" below.
Technique: Cel animation.
Audio: The 2-pop beep.
Availability: Seen on a 16mm TV spot for the film Making It.
2nd Leader (1970s-1980s)
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Countdown and control frames
Visuals: Same as before, except a different logo frame is shown, showing "KALEIDOSCOPE" in rainbow lettering inside a decorative circular Art Deco frame made out of rainbow-colored lines. Below is "KALEIDOSCOPE FILMS LTD." in white.
Technique: Same as before.
Audio: Same as before.
Availability: Can be seen on some 16mm prints of TV spots, such as one of the 1980 film Rough Cut.