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===1st Logo (August 1-September 26, 1993)===
===1st Logo (August 1-September 26, 1993)===
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background is a grey lowercase "m" with a filmstrip pattern inside of it. Underneath, the name "MIRAGE ENTERPRISES" is seen.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background is a {{color|gray}} lowercase "m" with a filmstrip pattern inside of it. Underneath, the name "MIRAGE ENTERPRISES" is seen.


'''Technique:''' A still graphic.
'''Technique:''' A still graphic.
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===2nd Logo (October 8, 1995-December 12, 2008)===
===2nd Logo (October 8, 1995-December 12, 2008)===
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Mirage Enterprises (1998).jpeg
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'''Visuals:''' There is a live-action shot of clouds moving. After a few seconds it begins to fold, like a piece of paper, into a paper plane, against either a white or a gradient blue background. The word "MIRAGE" then slides in from below. Reflections of the letters can be seen as the word slides into place.
'''Visuals:''' There is a live-action shot of clouds moving. After a few seconds it begins to fold, like a piece of paper, into a paper plane, against either a white or a gradient {{color|blue}} background. The word "'''M I R A G E'''" then slides in from below. Reflections of the letters can be seen as the word slides into place.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*On ''The Reader'', the logo is black and white.
*On <u>''The Reader''</u>, the logo is black and white.
* At the end of ''Random Hearts'', the print logo is used.
*At the end of <u>''Random Hearts''</u>, the print logo is used.
*On the second season of ''Fallen Angels'', a prototype variant is used. The sky image is still and much brighter, as well as the airplane design, and the folding animation is done through a morph effect. The "MIRAGE" text fades in below, along with the reflections.
*On <u>the second season of ''Fallen Angels''</u>, a prototype variant is used. The sky image is still and much brighter, as well as the airplane design, and the folding animation is done through a morph effect. The "MIRAGE" text fades in below, along with the reflections.


'''Technique:''' CGI with live-action footage of the clouds.
'''Technique:''' CGI with live-action footage of the clouds.
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'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Sliding Doors'', ''Up at the Villa'', ''The Reader'', ''Cold Mountain'', and ''The Quiet American'', among others.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Sliding Doors'', ''Up at the Villa'', ''The Reader'', ''Cold Mountain'', and ''The Quiet American'', among others.


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Revision as of 15:21, 30 January 2024


Background

Mirage Enterprises was the production company of producer/director Sydney Pollack, founded in 1985. In 2001, director Anthony Minghella became a partner in the company. With both Pollack and Minghella's deaths in 2008, the company was rendered dormant.

1st Logo (August 1-September 26, 1993)


Visuals: On a black background is a gray lowercase "m" with a filmstrip pattern inside of it. Underneath, the name "MIRAGE ENTERPRISES" is seen.

Technique: A still graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: It only appeared on the first season of Fallen Angels.

2nd Logo (October 8, 1995-December 12, 2008)


Visuals: There is a live-action shot of clouds moving. After a few seconds it begins to fold, like a piece of paper, into a paper plane, against either a white or a gradient blue background. The word "M I R A G E" then slides in from below. Reflections of the letters can be seen as the word slides into place.

Variants:

  • On The Reader, the logo is black and white.
  • At the end of Random Hearts, the print logo is used.
  • On the second season of Fallen Angels, a prototype variant is used. The sky image is still and much brighter, as well as the airplane design, and the folding animation is done through a morph effect. The "MIRAGE" text fades in below, along with the reflections.

Technique: CGI with live-action footage of the clouds.

Audio: None or a soft organ theme.

Availability: Seen on Sliding Doors, Up at the Villa, The Reader, Cold Mountain, and The Quiet American, among others.

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