'''Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.''' (삼성전자 in Korean) is a South Korean electronics corporation headquartered in Suwon, South Korea. It is the main functioning subsidiary of the '''Samsung''' ''chaebol'' group of companies, being a manufacturer of diverse products such as electronic components, mobile phones, smartphones, televisions, cameras, computers and home appliances. Thecompanyhasalsoestablishedties within the gamedevelopingandpublishingindustryofSouth Korea within the electronicsbranding.Samsungmainlytook a role on distributing computer games and [[Sega (Japan)|Sega]] products during the late 1980s to early 2000s.
'''Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.''' (삼성전자 in Korean) is a South Korean electronics corporation headquartered in Suwon, South Korea. It is the main functioning subsidiary of the '''Samsung''' ''chaebol'' group of companies, being a manufacturer of diverse products such as electronic components, mobile phones, smartphones, televisions, cameras, computers and home appliances. As of 2019, Samsung Electronics is the world's second-largest technology company by revenue, and the 12th largest overall company in the world.
===1st Logo (1993) ===
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'''Logo:''' Over a black background, the small blue Hangul text "삼성전자" is shown shining in the screen, similarly to the [[Sega (Japan)|Sega]] logo.
'''FX/SFX:''' The text shining.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Availability:''' Seen on the Mega Drive game 우주거북선 (aka ''Uju Geobukseon''). It was the only Korean game developed for the Mega Drive/Genesis system, and physical copies come really hard to find nowadays.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
===2nd Logo (1995-2002) ===
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'''Logo:''' Over a white background, the blue Samsung logo is shown with "삼성전자" or "ELECTRONICS" in bold.
'''Variants:'''
*On early DOS games, a pixelated Samsung logo is shown with the Hangul text. It is seen without the Korean text in ''Van Slug X-Mission''.
*On ''Lars the Wanderer'', the logo is superimposed on a marble background.
*On ''Astrocounter of Crescents'', the white logo is shown over a black background and "DISTRIBUTED BY" is shown above.
*On ''Imjin-rok'', the blue text "또 하나의 가족" is shown above the logo.
*On ''GungGadin'', the text from the above variant is shown and the background is a white/gray gradient.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Mostly none.
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
*On ''Van Slug X-Mission'', a mellow MIDI theme is heard.
*On ''Imjin-rok'', a harp glissando is heard.
*On ''GungGadin'', a bell arpeggio is heard.
'''Availability:''' Scarce. Seen on computer games published or developed by the company like the ones mentioned above. Also appears on the first two Korean ''Crayon Shin-chan'' games.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
===3rd Logo (1995, 1998) ===
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'''Logo:''' Over a black background, multiple blue fragments appear from the directions and join together to form the Samsung logo (a slanted oval with the "S/\MSUNG" trademark text) with "삼성전자" next to it.
'''Variant:''' On ''Laburynthos'', the logo emerges from blue dust and the Korean text is changed to "ELECTRONICS".
'''FX/SFX:''' The logo emerging from the fragments.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Availability:''' Seen on the PC games ''Daehyeoljeon'' (Great Fighter) and ''Laburynthos''.
'''Logo:''' Over a starfield, we see the Samsung oval logo zooming out as the letters of "ELECTRONICS" shoot from the right side below, with a blue comet trail. The elements then place into the sides as the background changes into plain white, with the logo and text turning into plain blue.
'''FX/SFX:''' The logo zooming out, the text shooting in, and the background changing.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A dramatic synth fanfare.
'''Availability:''' Very rare; seen on the PC games ''My Love: Chaos Daejak-jeon'' and ''Kakkong''.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the blue outline spinning. It spins faster and faster, finally forming an oval. "S", "/\", "M", "S", "U", "N", "G" appears one-by-one in the corporate font. Whole thing starting to flashing, making the background white. The Samsung logo is seen with the Korean "삼성전자" below.
'''FX/SFX:''' Outline and letters, done with CGI, whole flashing (computer effects), the logo appearing, making 3D to be combined with 2D.
'''Music/Sounds:''' A synthesized theme with whooshing sounds.
'''Availability:''' Very rare. Found on later PC games such as the fourth Korean ''Crayon Shin-chan'' game and ''Ki-Fighter Taerang''.
The company has also established ties within the game developing and publishing industry of South Korea within the electronics branding. Samsung mainly took a role on distributing computer games and licensing and distributing [[Sega]] products during the late 1980s to early 2000s.
Video captures courtesy of Doctorine_Logos, Broken Saw, SonicSpeedX Hyperplus
Background
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (삼성전자 in Korean) is a South Korean electronics corporation headquartered in Suwon, South Korea. It is the main functioning subsidiary of the Samsungchaebol group of companies, being a manufacturer of diverse products such as electronic components, mobile phones, smartphones, televisions, cameras, computers and home appliances. As of 2019, Samsung Electronics is the world's second-largest technology company by revenue, and the 12th largest overall company in the world.
The company has also established ties within the game developing and publishing industry of South Korea within the electronics branding. Samsung mainly took a role on distributing computer games and licensing and distributing Sega products during the late 1980s to early 2000s.
Visuals: Over a black background, a CGI-generated spiral galaxy appears, shrinks and glows into the Samsung oval design. There is a slight shine on the logo. The URL or additional info might appear below.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: The ending audio of the commercial. However, in some instances a bright piano note would play.
Availability: Seen on commercials from the era, like for the Samsung X460.
2nd Tag (2006-2007)
Visuals: Over a black background, a blue light moves to the right revealing the blue Samsung oval logo. The light then disappears, and another light passes through its borders. The URL (varying depending on the commercial) is shown below.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: An atmospheric 4-note synth piece.
Availability: Seen on international commercials from the era, notably those for the DNIe line of TVs.
3th Tag (2007-2010)
Visuals: The screen fades into a black background where multiple blue lights appear circling into the slanted oval of the Samsung logo. The lights further zoom out quickly before these disappear and change to the Samsung logo revealing.
Variant: On Samsung Mobile ads, the white background is retained. "mob!le" also appears at the center of the oval lights.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: A more percussive remake of the last logo's music.
Availability: Seen on international commercials from the era, including those promoting their TVs, home appliances and mobile devices.
4th Tag (2010-2014)
Visuals: The Samsung logo is shown on a black background, and the slogan "TURN ON TOMORROW" in white fades next to it.
Technique: Fading effects.
Audio: An acoustic remake of the 2006 music.
Audio Variant:
There is a slower version of the music.
The logo is silent in some cases.
Availability: Seen on international commercials from the era, including commercials for Galaxy devices up to the S4 line, Samsung Smart TV sets, and home appliances.
5th Tag (2014-)
Visuals: There is the Samsung logo without the oval, mostly on a black background.
Variant: Some later mobile commercials have the colors inverted.
Technique: A still digital graphic.
Audio: Mostly the ending audio of the commercial.
Availability: Seen on most of Samsung's recent commercials. This can easily be found on commercials for phones and other devices in the Galaxy line.
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