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Logo descriptions by The_Username_15, and Nightspears
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===Background===
Background: A PBS affiliate in Maine. It was founded in 1961.
'''Maine Public Broadcasting Network''' is a [[PBS]] affiliate that serves the entire state of Maine. It was founded in 1961.


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1st Logo
|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1975, Source - In and Out of Maine).png|1st ID (1971-1975)
(1971-1975)
|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1975-1981).png|2nd ID (1975-1981)
|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1979) (Credit - SimplifiedLogoHistories).png|3rd ID (1979-1985)
|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1980) (From - June 17, 1980 episode of Shivaree).png|4th ID (June 17, 1980-1986)
|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1986-1992).png|5th ID (1986-1992)
|Maine Public Television (1993).jpg|6th ID (1992-1999)
|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (2001) (Credit - TheIridiumic138).png|7th ID (1999-2005)
|MPBN (2015) (From - HOME The Story of Maine).png|8th ID (2005-2016)
|Maine Public Television (2016) (Credit - SimplifiedLogoHistories).png|9th ID (2016-)
}}


===1st ID (1971-1975)===
Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1976)
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{{YouTube|id=qm3PtKKf3uY}}


Logo: Just the words "A Production of Maine Public Broadcasting Network", with an abstract "mpbn" logo below it.
'''Visuals:''' There are the words "'''A Production of Maine Public Broadcasting Network'''", with an abstract "{{Font|Impact|'''mpbn'''}}" logo below it.


'''Technique:''' A still printed image.
FX/SFX: None.


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


Availability: Extremely rare. Seen onIn and Out of Maine.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''In and Out of Maine''.


===2nd ID (1975-1981)===
Editor's Note:The logo for the network looks rather ugly. This logo would be used for the next twenty years (though not in the fashion described above).
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{{YouTube|id=qr2z_rkiiQ0|id2=eENC-Le4KnE}}


'''Visuals:''' There are the words "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" on a black screen. They move up to make room for an abstract "{{Font|Impact|'''{{color|red|m}}{{color|gold|p}}{{color|limegreen|b}}{{color|dodgerblue|n}}'''}}" logo in a multicolored font.


'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled animation.
2nd logo
(1975-1981)
[Untitled]
Nicknames: "Rainbow MPBN"


Logo: We see the words "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" on a black screen. These move up to make room for an abstract "mpbn" logo, in a multicolored font.
'''Audio:''' An announcer saying "A production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network". There also exists a French version of this.


'''Availability:''' Seen on shows from the time, such as ''Woods and Waters'', which can be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
FX/SFX: The sliding of the words, which is pretty choppy.


===3rd ID (1979-1985)===
Music/Sounds: An announcer saying "A production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network".
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{{YouTube|id=84NeNucPOng}}


'''Visuals:''' There is a live action shot of the Atlantic Ocean on a foggy day. There are some islands and a lighthouse in the background. The name "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" with "Network" underneath is seen in a white slim Helvetica font. The shiny "{{color|blue|{{Font|Impact|'''mpbn'''}}}}" logo is on the bottom of the screen.
Availability: Extremely rare. Seen on shows from the time, such as Woods and Waters, which can be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.


'''Technique:''' Live-action.


'''Audio:''' A somewhat relaxing ocean soundtrack with a foghorn.


'''Availability:''' It was seen on ''In the Kitchen'' and ''Maine Arts Magazine''.
3rd Logo
(1979-1985)


===4th ID (June 17, 1980-1986)===
Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1979)
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{{YouTube|id=rTAYPK_rQa8|id2=9KLuTH-v5Lg}}


'''Visuals:''' The abstract "{{color|orange|{{Font|Impact|'''mpbn'''}}}}" logo zooms in towards the camera. The logo flashes, and the words "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" slide down from the logo and flash in the same fashion.
Nickname: "Nautical MPBN"


'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation.
Logo: We see a live action shot of the Atlantic Ocean on a foggy day. There are some islands and a lighthouse in the background. The name "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" with "Network" underneath is seen in a white slim Helvetica font. The "mpbn" abstract logo is on the bottom of the screen in a shiny dark blue color.


'''Audio:''' An analog synth arpeggio played twice, the second time in a slightly different fashion (taken from the production music track A35 by Don Voegeli from ''Shorties II''). Sometimes, a male announcer says "A production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network."
FX/SFX: All live action.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Field Trip'' and ''MPBN 20th Birthday Scrapbook'', both videos can also be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. The announcer variant was spotted on ''Maine Stream Jazz''.
Music/Sounds: A somewhat relaxing ocean soundtrack, with a foghorn.


===5th ID (1986-1992)===
Availability: Extremely rare. Was seen onIn the Kitchen and Maine Arts Magazine.
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{{YouTube|id=-aFLqHWFHfZ8}}


'''Visuals:''' On a {{color|gray}} gradient background, the same logo from the previous logos, but in {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} flips in. "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" fades in below.


'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' A short piano ditty.
4th Logo
(1981-1990)


'''Availability:''' Seen on later episodes of ''Woods and Waters'', which also can be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
Maine Public Broadcasting Network - CLG Wiki


===6th ID (1992-1999)===
Nicknames: "MPBN from Hell", "WGBH's Brother"
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{{YouTube|id=f89QxsRqCZM}}


'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a {{color|steelblue|gray-blue}} abstract "M" with {{color|aqua|light turquoise}} edges sweeps back and turns around 90 degrees stopping in the center. At the same time, the text "{{color|gray|Maine Public Television}}" in a 3D Arial font comes in from the left at a 45 degree angle and positions itself below.
Logo: We see the abstract "mpbn" logo from before (in orange this time) zoom in towards us. The logo flashes, and the words "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" slide down from the logo and flash in the same fashion.


'''Technique:''' CGI.
Variant: An announcer version also exists


'''Audio:''' A short piano ditty.
FX/SFX: The zooming in of the logo and the sliding of the words.


'''Availability:''' It was seen on the ''1999 Inauguration of Maine Governor Angus King'' and ''True North'', which can be found on the MPBN's official YouTube channel.
Music/Sounds: An analog synth arpeggio played twice, the second time in a slightly different fashion. The variant has a male announcer saying: "A production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network".


===7th ID (1999-2005)===
Availability: Very rare. Seen onField Trip and MPBN 20th Birthday Scrapbook, both videos can also be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. The announcer variant was spotted on Maine Stream Jazz.
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Maine Public Broadcasting Network (2001) (Credit - TheIridiumic138).png
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{{YouTube|id=6XfHz2egR9U}}


'''Visuals:''' Against a black background, there are three 3D objects. The first one rotates 90 degrees to reveal the abstract "{{color|blueviolet|'''m'''}}" from the last logo in a {{color|blueviolet|blue-lavender}} shade. The second object is the word "{{color|lightgrey|'''maine'''}}", colored {{color|lightgrey|light gray}} and rotating in 180 degrees. The third object is the PBS circle logo of the time, with the circle and eye also being {{color|lightgray|gray}} and the head and split being black, rotating in 180 degrees while shifting slightly to the left.


'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' Same as the last logo, except that it has an extra violin piece at the end.
5th Logo
(1990-1992)


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Maine Watch''.
MPBN '90


===8th ID (2005-2016)===
Nicknames: "MPBN from Heaven"
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MPBN (2015) (From - HOME The Story of Maine).png
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{{YouTube|id=0u0K9dhAyVA}}


'''Visuals:''' Against a black background, there's the text "'''MPBN'''". The text is colored {{color|deepskyblue|aqua}} on the top half and {{color|limegreen|green}} on the bottom half with the middle being white. The colors are also "warped". Underneath. there's the phrase "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" in white. The "'''MPBN''''" text shines from left to right.
Logo: On a grey gradient background, the same logo from before, but in blue, flips in. "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" fades in below.


'''Technique:''' Fading and wiping effects.
FX/SFX: Slightly better animation, but it's too simple.


'''Audio:''' Same as the last logo, but recomposed with the final note trailing out. The logo also has a female announcer saying "The following is a production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network."
Music/Sounds: A short piano ditty.


'''Availability:''' Can be seen on ''HOME: The Story of Maine''.
Availability: Very rare. Seen on later episodes of Woods and Waters. Which also can be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.


===9th ID (2016-)===
6th Logo
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(1997-2001)
Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1999)
Maine Public Television (2016) (Credit - SimplifiedLogoHistories).png
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{{YouTube|id=SjZ1K8WC4WY}}


'''Visuals:''' On a black background, two curves on each side of the screen wipe in and come together to form an abstract octagon-like shape. The logo flashes white causing parts of the logo to overlap each other. The top and bottom curves are {{color|mediumblue|dark blue}} and {{color|deepskyblue|turquoise}}, while the sides are {{color|green|dark}} and {{color|limegreen|light green}}. The text "'''maine public'''" is below the logo, with "TELEVISION" below it.


'''Technique:''' 2D animation.
Nicknames: "Abstract M" "The Annenberg CPB Ripoff"


'''Audio:''' A humming like synthesized theme with chimes. Towards the end, there is a "WHOOSH".
Logo: On a black background, a grey-blue object with light turquoise edges sweeps back and turns around 90 degrees stopping in the center. At the same time, the text "Maine Public Television" in a 3D greyArialfont comes in from the left at a 45 degree angle and positions itself below. The logo is three slanted lines with rounded extended tops which is supposed to be an abstract M.


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FX/SFX: The logo sweeping back and turning. The text sliding in place.
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Music/Sounds: A short piano ditty.
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Availability: Extinct. Was seen on the 1999 Inauguration of Maine Governor Angus King, and True North, which can be found on the MPBN's official YouTube channel.
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7th Logo
(2001-2006)
Maine Public Broadcasting Network (2001)

Nickname: "The Annenberg CPB Ripoff 2"

Logo: Against a black background, we see three 3D objects. The first one rotates 90 degrees to reveal the abstract "m" from the last logo but now it's in a shade oflight blue- lavender. The second object is the word "maine" coloredlightgraywhich rotates 180 degrees. The third object is the PBS circle logo of the time with the circle and eye being the same gray color as the "maine" text with the head and split colored black. It too is backwards and rotates 180 degrees while shifting slightly to the left.

FX/SFX: The objects rotating.

Music/Sounds: Same as the last logo, except that it has an extra violin piece at the end.

Availability: Seen on Maine Watch.


8th Logo
(2006-2016)

Maine Public Broadcasting Network (2014)

Nickname: ''21st Century MPBN''

Logo: Against a black background, we see the text "MPBN." The text is colored aqua on the top half and dark green on the bottom half with the middle being white. The colors are also "warped." Underneath is the phrase "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" in white. The "MPBN" text shines from left to right.

FX/SFX: Apart from the fading and wiping, it's a still logo.

Music/Sounds: Same as the last logo, but recomposed with the final note trailing out. The logo also has a female announcer saying "the following is a production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network."

Availability: Can be seen on HOME: The Story of Maine.


9th Logo
(2016-)
Maine Public Television (2016)

Nickname: ''MPT Curves''

Logo: On a black background, two curves on each side of the screen wipe in and come together to form an abstract octagon- like shape. The logo flashes white causing parts of the logo to overlap each other. The top and bottom curves are dark blue and turquoise while the sides are dark and light green. The text "maine public" is below the logo. Underneath the "maine public" is the text "TELEVISION" but smaller.

FX/SFX: The shapes merging, the flash.

Music/Sounds: A humming like synthesized theme with chimes. Towards the end, there is a "WHOOSH".

Availability: Currently in use.

[[Category:Television Logos]] [{Category:PBS]]

Latest revision as of 07:45, 9 April 2024

Credits
Descriptions by
The_Username_15 and Nightspears

Captures by
Nightspears and RarityLand

Video captures courtesy of
TheIridiumic138

Background

Maine Public Broadcasting Network is a PBS affiliate that serves the entire state of Maine. It was founded in 1961.


Contents

1st ID (1971-1975) 2nd ID (1975-1981) 3rd ID (1979-1985) 4th ID (June 17, 1980-1986) 5th ID (1986-1992)
1st ID (1971-1975) 2nd ID (1975-1981) 3rd ID (1979-1985) 4th ID (June 17, 1980-1986) 5th ID (1986-1992)
 
6th ID (1992-1999) 7th ID (1999-2005) 8th ID (2005-2016) 9th ID (2016-)
6th ID (1992-1999) 7th ID (1999-2005) 8th ID (2005-2016) 9th ID (2016-)


1st ID (1971-1975)


Visuals: There are the words "A Production of Maine Public Broadcasting Network", with an abstract "mpbn" logo below it.

Technique: A still printed image.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on In and Out of Maine.

2nd ID (1975-1981)


Visuals: There are the words "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" on a black screen. They move up to make room for an abstract "mpbn" logo in a multicolored font.

Technique: Camera-controlled animation.

Audio: An announcer saying "A production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network". There also exists a French version of this.

Availability: Seen on shows from the time, such as Woods and Waters, which can be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.

3rd ID (1979-1985)


Visuals: There is a live action shot of the Atlantic Ocean on a foggy day. There are some islands and a lighthouse in the background. The name "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" with "Network" underneath is seen in a white slim Helvetica font. The shiny "mpbn" logo is on the bottom of the screen.

Technique: Live-action.

Audio: A somewhat relaxing ocean soundtrack with a foghorn.

Availability: It was seen on In the Kitchen and Maine Arts Magazine.

4th ID (June 17, 1980-1986)


Visuals: The abstract "mpbn" logo zooms in towards the camera. The logo flashes, and the words "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" slide down from the logo and flash in the same fashion.

Technique: Motion-controlled animation.

Audio: An analog synth arpeggio played twice, the second time in a slightly different fashion (taken from the production music track A35 by Don Voegeli from Shorties II). Sometimes, a male announcer says "A production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network."

Availability: Seen on Field Trip and MPBN 20th Birthday Scrapbook, both videos can also be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. The announcer variant was spotted on Maine Stream Jazz.

5th ID (1986-1992)


Visuals: On a gray gradient background, the same logo from the previous logos, but in blue flips in. "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" fades in below.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A short piano ditty.

Availability: Seen on later episodes of Woods and Waters, which also can be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.

6th ID (1992-1999)


Visuals: On a black background, a gray-blue abstract "M" with light turquoise edges sweeps back and turns around 90 degrees stopping in the center. At the same time, the text "Maine Public Television" in a 3D Arial font comes in from the left at a 45 degree angle and positions itself below.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A short piano ditty.

Availability: It was seen on the 1999 Inauguration of Maine Governor Angus King and True North, which can be found on the MPBN's official YouTube channel.

7th ID (1999-2005)


Visuals: Against a black background, there are three 3D objects. The first one rotates 90 degrees to reveal the abstract "m" from the last logo in a blue-lavender shade. The second object is the word "maine", colored light gray and rotating in 180 degrees. The third object is the PBS circle logo of the time, with the circle and eye also being gray and the head and split being black, rotating in 180 degrees while shifting slightly to the left.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Same as the last logo, except that it has an extra violin piece at the end.

Availability: Seen on Maine Watch.

8th ID (2005-2016)


Visuals: Against a black background, there's the text "MPBN". The text is colored aqua on the top half and green on the bottom half with the middle being white. The colors are also "warped". Underneath. there's the phrase "Maine Public Broadcasting Network" in white. The "MPBN'" text shines from left to right.

Technique: Fading and wiping effects.

Audio: Same as the last logo, but recomposed with the final note trailing out. The logo also has a female announcer saying "The following is a production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network."

Availability: Can be seen on HOME: The Story of Maine.

9th ID (2016-)


Visuals: On a black background, two curves on each side of the screen wipe in and come together to form an abstract octagon-like shape. The logo flashes white causing parts of the logo to overlap each other. The top and bottom curves are dark blue and turquoise, while the sides are dark and light green. The text "maine public" is below the logo, with "TELEVISION" below it.

Technique: 2D animation.

Audio: A humming like synthesized theme with chimes. Towards the end, there is a "WHOOSH".

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