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===1st logoLogo (1992?2013-1996?2017)===
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'''LogoVisuals:''' AgainstOn a graywhite stonefloored background, we see the USAblue NetworkUSA logo belowzooms ain boxand withturns. Then, the text "PRODUCEDa" INchanges ASSOCIATIONinto an WITH"o" as "'''original'''" forms, andbefore theythe bothentire slowlylogo zoomzooms inout.
 
'''Variant:''' At the end of USA Network programs, the logo is shown at the bottom in a small format, with the USA Network Media Productions copyright stamp seen below.
'''Variant:''' On ''Pacific Blue'', the logo appears on a red background.
 
'''FX/SFXTechnique:''' Not much animationCGI.
 
'''Music/SoundsAudio:''' A gentle,calming 4-notepiano synthwith tune.a Onwhoosh sound, or the redend backgroundtheme variant,of it'sthe silentshow.
 
'''Availability:''' Only known so far to have been seenSeen on ''Quicksilver'',USA Network''Free 4 All'', ''Pacific Blue'' and other USAs original productionsprogramming ofat the eratime. {{AvailabilityExamples}}
 
===2nd logoLogo (19962017-1998?2021)===▼
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
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'''Visuals:''' On a black background, a red line stretches to the whole screen with a black line drawing from the left, which then stretches to the whole screen. A white line then draws in the middle, from which the USA logo slides up, and the word "ORIGINAL" slides down.
▲===2nd logo (1996-1998?)===
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'''Variant:''' At the end of USA Network programs, the logo is shown at the bottom in a small format, with the copyright stamp seen below.
'''Nickname:''' "USA Studios", "The Fountain"
 
'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation by Loyalkaspar.
'''Logo:''' We pan down from a large entrance archway of a studio, rows of palm trees and buildings and we see a fountain, aglow with orange CGI "water", as the USA Studios logo (the USA Network logo of the era, a serif-font "USA" with a star shape integrated into the "U", with "STUDIOS" below instead of "NETWORK") rotates into place facing the camera from the right. As it rotates, the fountain sprays water upwards.
 
'''Audio:''' A three-note piano with a car driving sound, or the end theme of the show.
'''Variant:''' There is a short version.
 
'''Availability:''' Seen on USA Network's original programming at the time.{{AvailabilityExamples}}
'''Trivia:''' At this point, the "look" of USA Network revolved around the fictional "USA Studios" complex; idents provided glimpses of a control room, movie intros showed people inside the "USA Studios Film Vault", and schedule bumpers showed soundstages being prepped for production.
 
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'''FX/SFX:''' Good CGI and live-action footage. Not bad for 1996.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' A majestic two-note fanfare, ending with a harp crescendo. The short version uses a majestic 3-note jingle based off USA's signature of the era, combined with rushing water noises.
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'''Availability:''' Was seen on USA original programs and movies of the era, such as ''Savage Dragon'' and ''Wing Commander Academy''.
 
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
 
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Latest revision as of 16:35, 1 October 2024

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1st Logo (2013-2017)


Visuals: On a white floored background, the blue USA logo zooms in and turns. Then, the "a" changes into an "o" as "original" forms, before the entire logo zooms out.

Variant: At the end of USA Network programs, the logo is shown at the bottom in a small format, with the USA Network Media Productions copyright stamp seen below.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A calming piano with a whoosh sound, or the end theme of the show.

Availability: Seen on USA Network's original programming at the time. [Examples?]

2nd Logo (2017-2021)


Visuals: On a black background, a red line stretches to the whole screen with a black line drawing from the left, which then stretches to the whole screen. A white line then draws in the middle, from which the USA logo slides up, and the word "ORIGINAL" slides down.

Variant: At the end of USA Network programs, the logo is shown at the bottom in a small format, with the copyright stamp seen below.

Technique: 2D computer animation by Loyalkaspar.

Audio: A three-note piano with a car driving sound, or the end theme of the show.

Availability: Seen on USA Network's original programming at the time. [Examples?]

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