Oklahoma State University
WetPaintLogo1993 and NotPurpleHoodieBoi
Captures by
Tabit and NotPurpleHoodieBoi
Video captures courtesy of
Damien L
Background
The Oklahoma State University System is a university system comprising six educational institutes across Oklahoma. During the 1960s and 1970s, the university also produced educational films.
1st Logo (May 3, 1971)
Logo: On a black background, a stylized red "S" with its two ends extended, slowly zooms in. While this happens, a red "O" moves in from the left of the screen and a red "U" moves in from the right. The "O", the "S" and the "U" eventually settle into place, forming a stylized "OSU" monogram, which shines for a bit. After the monogram shines, a white circle appears behind it, encircling the "OSU". After a while, the logo cuts to the same monogram, this time white, over a red background, with the words "OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY" in black below it. The logo then fades out seconds after.
Technique: Motion-controlled animation.
Music/Sounds: A synthesized piece with a whoosh for the shining.
Availability: So far, it exists on the NBC News/Films Incorporated TV special This Child Is Rated X, which is only known to exist as a 16mm film print.
2nd Logo (1993)
Variant: At the end of said release, an orange-gradient scribble streak is applied below the symbol, with said words shown upwards.
Technique: Computer animation.
Music/Sounds: A synthesized piece.
Availability: Very rare. Spotted on NASA Space Exploration, and possibly others.