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===Background=== |
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Maine Public Broadcasting Network is a [[ |
'''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 (1971-1975) === |
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|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1975, Source - In and Out of Maine).png|1st ID (1971-1975) |
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|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1975-1981).png|2nd ID (1975-1981) |
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|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1979) (Credit - SimplifiedLogoHistories).png|3rd ID (1979-1985) |
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|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1980) (From - June 17, 1980 episode of Shivaree).png|4th ID (June 17, 1980-1986) |
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|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1986-1992).png|5th ID (1986-1992) |
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|Maine Public Television (1993).jpg|6th ID (1992-1999) |
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|Maine Public Broadcasting Network (2001) (Credit - TheIridiumic138).png|7th ID (1999-2005) |
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|MPBN (2015) (From - HOME The Story of Maine).png|8th ID (2005-2016) |
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|Maine Public Television (2016) (Credit - SimplifiedLogoHistories).png|9th ID (2016-) |
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===1st ID (1971-1975)=== |
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<center><youtube width=240 height=185>qm3PtKKf3uY</youtube></center> |
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Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1975, Source - In and Out of Maine).png |
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{{YouTube|id=qm3PtKKf3uY}} |
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''' |
'''Visuals:''' There are the words "'''A Production of Maine Public Broadcasting Network'''", with an abstract "{{Font|Impact|'''mpbn'''}}" logo below it. |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' A still printed image. |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''In and Out of Maine''. |
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===2nd ID (1975-1981)=== |
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'''Legacy:''' 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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Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1975-1981).png |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=qr2z_rkiiQ0|id2=eENC-Le4KnE}} |
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'''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. |
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'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled animation. |
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=== 2nd Logo (1975-1981) === |
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'''Audio:''' An announcer saying "A production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network". There also exists a French version of this. |
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<center><youtube width=240 height=185>qr2z_rkiiQ0</youtube><youtube width=240 height=185>eENC-Le4KnE</youtube></center> |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on shows from the time, such as ''Woods and Waters'', which can be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. |
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'''Logo:''' We see 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|#FFD900|p}}{{color|limegreen|b}}{{color|dodgerblue|n}}'''}}" logo in a multicolored font. |
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===3rd ID (1979-1985)=== |
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'''Technique:''' The sliding of the words, which is pretty choppy. |
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Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1979) (Credit - SimplifiedLogoHistories).png |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=84NeNucPOng}} |
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'''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. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' An announcer saying "A production of the Maine Public Broadcasting Network". There also exists a French version of this. |
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'''Technique:''' Live-action. |
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'''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. |
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'''Audio:''' A somewhat relaxing ocean soundtrack with a foghorn. |
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=== 3rd Logo (1979-1985) === |
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'''Availability:''' It was seen on ''In the Kitchen'' and ''Maine Arts Magazine''. |
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<center><youtube width=240 height=185>84NeNucPOng</youtube></center> |
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===4th ID (June 17, 1980-1986)=== |
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'''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 "{{color|blue|{{Font|Impact|'''mpbn'''}}}}" logo is on the bottom of the screen in a shiny {{color|blue|dark blue}} color. |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1980) (From - June 17, 1980 episode of Shivaree).png |
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'''Technique:''' All live action. |
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</gallery> |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A somewhat relaxing ocean soundtrack, with a foghorn. |
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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare. Was seen on ''In the Kitchen'' and ''Maine Arts Magazine''. |
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=== 4th Logo (1981-1990) === |
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{{YouTube|id=rTAYPK_rQa8|id2=9KLuTH-v5Lg}} |
{{YouTube|id=rTAYPK_rQa8|id2=9KLuTH-v5Lg}} |
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''' |
'''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. |
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'''Technique:''' |
'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation. |
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''' |
'''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." |
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'''Availability:''' |
'''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''. |
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===5th ID (1986-1992)=== |
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Maine Public Broadcasting Network (1986-1992).png |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=-aFLqHWFHfZ8}} |
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'''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. |
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<center><youtube width=240 height=185>aFLqHWFHfZ8</youtube></center> |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''Logo:''' 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. |
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'''Audio:''' A short piano ditty. |
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'''Technique:''' Slightly better animation, but it's too simple. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on later episodes of ''Woods and Waters'', which also can be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A short piano ditty. |
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===6th ID (1992-1999)=== |
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'''Availability:''' Very rare. Seen on later episodes of ''Woods and Waters''. Which also can be viewed in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. |
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Maine Public Television (1993).jpg |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=f89QxsRqCZM}} |
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'''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. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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=== 6th Logo (1997-2001) === |
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'''Audio:''' A short piano ditty. |
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<center><youtube width=240 height=185>f89QxsRqCZM</youtube></center> |
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'''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. |
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'''Logo:''' 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 {{color|gray}} Arial font comes in from the left at a 45 degree angle and positions itself below. |
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===7th ID (1999-2005)=== |
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'''Technique:''' The logo sweeping back and turning. The text sliding in place. |
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Maine Public Broadcasting Network (2001) (Credit - TheIridiumic138).png |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=6XfHz2egR9U}} |
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'''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. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A short piano ditty. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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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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'''Audio:''' Same as the last logo, except that it has an extra violin piece at the end. |
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=== 7th Logo (2001-2006) === |
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<center><youtube width=240 height=185>6XfHz2egR9U</youtube></center> |
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'''Logo:''' Against a black background, we see 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. |
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'''Technique:''' The objects rotating. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the last logo, except that it has an extra violin piece at the end. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Maine Watch''. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Maine Watch''. |
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===8th ID (2005-2016)=== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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MPBN (2015) (From - HOME The Story of Maine).png |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=0u0K9dhAyVA}} |
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'''Visuals:''' Against a black background, there's the text "'''MPBN'''". The text is colored {{color|deepskyblue|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. |
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=== 8th Logo (2006-2016) === |
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'''Technique:''' Fading and wiping effects. |
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<center><youtube width=240 height=185>0u0K9dhAyVA</youtube></center> |
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''' |
'''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." |
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'''Technique:''' Apart from the fading and wiping, it's a still logo. |
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'''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." |
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'''Availability:''' Can be seen on ''HOME: The Story of Maine''. |
'''Availability:''' Can be seen on ''HOME: The Story of Maine''. |
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===9th ID (2016-)=== |
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<gallery mode="packed" heights="200"> |
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Maine Public Television (2016) (Credit - SimplifiedLogoHistories).png |
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</gallery> |
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{{YouTube|id=SjZ1K8WC4WY}} |
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'''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. |
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=== 9th Logo (2016-) === |
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'''Technique:''' 2D animation. |
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<center><youtube width=240 height=185>SjZ1K8WC4WY</youtube></center> |
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'''Audio:''' A humming like synthesized theme with chimes. Towards the end, there is a "WHOOSH". |
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'''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 {{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. |
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'''Technique:''' The shapes merging, the flash. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A humming like synthesized theme with chimes. Towards the end, there is a "WHOOSH". |
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'''Availability:''' Currently in use. |
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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 ID (1971-1975) | 2nd ID (1975-1981) | 3rd ID (1979-1985) | 4th ID (June 17, 1980-1986) | 5th ID (1986-1992) |
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6th ID (1992-1999) | 7th ID (1999-2005) | 8th ID (2005-2016) | 9th ID (2016-) |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".