Recorded Picture Company
Camenati
Video captures courtesy of
TheMovieLogo Database and Mr. Gann
Background
Recorded Picture Company is a film company founded in 1974 by Jeremy Thomas that distributes independent features. The company is more director-driven and has close relationships with many directors.
1st Logo (June 16, 1978-1990's)
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Visuals: On a black background, there are three uppercase letters, R, P, and C, in a written font. Underneath each letter is "RECORDED", "PICTURE", and "COMPANY", all in green.
Technique: A still graphic.
Audio: None.
Availability: Could be seen on theatrical prints of films from this era.
2nd Logo (December 1, 1993)
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Visuals: The three letters from the previous logo are shown on a black background. The company's full name, following the same structure as last time, is seen being typed letter by letter with the words now in a different font as well as in a greener hue.
Technique: 2D cel animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: It appears on Little Buddha.
3rd Logo (December 13, 2000-)
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Visuals: In this logo, the same letters as before are being written on a black background. Shortly after, a turquoise rectangle is seen typing the company's full name with the words structured the same as previously. Finally, the logo squishes and disappears.
Technique: 2D digital animation.
Audio: The sound of two hollow tapping, writing, typing, and zapping.
Availability: It can be seen on Brother, Don Hemingway, and First Love.
