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(its very likely this myth was entirely based on someone misinterpreting "split rectangle" as "closet killer" and thats where this whole thing started. in its place i have added a third logo that was yet to be described)
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'''Logo:''' The words "OXFORD FILMS" in a curvy 1970s font is centered on a blue background with "A SUBSIDIARY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION" below. The words "PRESENTS" in a plain sans serif font appear underneath the logo.
'''Visuals:''' The words "OXFORD FILMS" in a curvy 1970s font is centered on a blue background with "A SUBSIDIARY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION" below. The words "PRESENTS" in a plain sans serif font appear underneath the logo.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' This is a painting filmed by a camera man.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Either silent or the ending theme of the short.
'''Audio:''' Either silent or the ending theme of the short.


'''Availability:''' Was seen on educational films produced by [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]].
'''Availability:''' It was seen on educational films produced by [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]].


===2nd Logo (1970s)===
===2nd Logo (1970s)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black screen, we see the words "DISTRIBUTED BY" on top. The familiar Paramount logo from the 70's is seen inside a box on the left. At the right is "OXFORD FILMS". Under it, the words "A SUBSIDIARY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION" is seen.
'''Visuals:''' On a black screen, there are the words "DISTRIBUTED BY" on top. The familiar Paramount logo from the 70's is seen inside a box on the left. At the right is "OXFORD FILMS". Under it, the words "A SUBSIDIARY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION" is seen.


'''Variant:''' A superimposed version of the logo exists.
'''Variant:''' A superimposed version of the logo exists.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' Printed card, sometimes superimposed.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Either silent or the ending theme of the short.
'''Audio:''' Either silent or the ending theme of the short.


'''Availability:''' Was seen in educational films produced by [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]].
'''Availability:''' It was seen in educational films produced by [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]].


===3rd Logo (1978?-1980s)===
===3rd Logo (1978?-1980s)===
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'''Logo:''' We see the Paramount logo with the Gulf + Western byline inside of a box. Below it is "{{Font|AVID Sans|PARAMOUNT OXFORD FILMS}}}}", along with the byline "A SUBSIDIARY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION". Depending on if it's at the start or end of a film, we see either "{{Font|Helvetica|'''PRESENTS'''}}" below, or "{{Font|Helvetica|'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" above.
'''Visuals:''' There is the Paramount logo with the Gulf + Western byline inside of a box. Below it is "{{Font|Montserrat|PARAMOUNT OXFORD FILMS}}", along with the byline "A SUBSIDIARY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION". Depending on if it's at the start or end of a film is either "{{Font|Helvetica|'''PRESENTS'''}}" below, or "{{Font|Helvetica|'''DISTRIBUTED BY'''}}" above.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' Computer graphics.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Either silent or the start/ending theme of the short.
'''Audio:''' Either silent or the start/ending theme of the short.


'''Availability:''' Was seen in educational films produced by [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]].
'''Availability:''' It was seen in educational films produced by [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]].


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Latest revision as of 14:07, 17 March 2024

Credits
Descriptions by
Eric S. and Compooper

Captures by
Hb1290 and Eric S

Video captures courtesy of
Eric S. and Broken Saw

Background

Paramount Oxford Films was the educational arm of Paramount Pictures, along with Paramount Communications, not to be confused with Paramount's then-future parent company.

1st Logo (1970s)

Visuals: The words "OXFORD FILMS" in a curvy 1970s font is centered on a blue background with "A SUBSIDIARY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION" below. The words "PRESENTS" in a plain sans serif font appear underneath the logo.

Technique: This is a painting filmed by a camera man.

Audio: Either silent or the ending theme of the short.

Availability: It was seen on educational films produced by Paramount.

2nd Logo (1970s)


Visuals: On a black screen, there are the words "DISTRIBUTED BY" on top. The familiar Paramount logo from the 70's is seen inside a box on the left. At the right is "OXFORD FILMS". Under it, the words "A SUBSIDIARY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION" is seen.

Variant: A superimposed version of the logo exists.

Technique: Printed card, sometimes superimposed.

Audio: Either silent or the ending theme of the short.

Availability: It was seen in educational films produced by Paramount.

3rd Logo (1978?-1980s)

Visuals: There is the Paramount logo with the Gulf + Western byline inside of a box. Below it is "PARAMOUNT OXFORD FILMS", along with the byline "A SUBSIDIARY OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORPORATION". Depending on if it's at the start or end of a film is either "PRESENTS" below, or "DISTRIBUTED BY" above.

Technique: Computer graphics.

Audio: Either silent or the start/ending theme of the short.

Availability: It was seen in educational films produced by Paramount.

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