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'''Music/Sounds:''' A disco-style fanfare. |
'''Music/Sounds:''' A disco-style fanfare. |
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'''Availability:''' Very rare. Can be seen on some videotapes and CEDs from the time, such as ''Hey Abbott!'', ''The Unseen'' and ''Baseball: Fun and Games''. It may be on a 1980 VHS release of ''Casablanca'' produced under their deal with United Artists, but it is unknown at the present time. |
'''Availability:''' Very rare. Can be seen on some videotapes and CEDs from the time, such as ''Hey Abbott!'', ''The Unseen'' and ''Baseball: Fun and Games''. It may be on a 1980 VHS release of ''Casablanca'' produced under their deal with United Artists, but it is unknown at the present time. The logo was also seen on a 1980s VHS release of ''The Unseen'' with the 1976 [[Viacom (1952-2006)|Viacom]] "V of Doom" logo at the end. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' Between the rainbow Scanimation graphics and the disco music, this is very much a late '70s period piece. This is, however, a favorite of many, probably for that very reason. |
'''Editor's Note:''' Between the rainbow Scanimation graphics and the disco music, this is very much a late '70s period piece. This is, however, a favorite of many, probably for that very reason. |
Revision as of 15:53, 13 January 2022
Eric S.
Editions by
Eric S.
Background
Initially a subsidiary of Video Corporation of America, VidAmerica was purchased in 1986 by a consortium controlled by billionaire investor Ronald O. Perelman (his holdings also included Revlon, Four Star, and New World Entertainment).
1st Logo (1979-1985)
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Nicknames: "Rainbow Trail", "Rainbow VidAmerica Trail"
Logo: On a black background, the VidAmerica logo (in white) flies toward us with a "rainbow trail" effect. On the left side of the VidAmerica logo is a star-like symbol, also in white. The words ''Special Interest Video Software'' in smaller lettering appears below, in white.
FX/SFX: The ''trail''.
Music/Sounds: A disco-style fanfare.
Availability: Very rare. Can be seen on some videotapes and CEDs from the time, such as Hey Abbott!, The Unseen and Baseball: Fun and Games. It may be on a 1980 VHS release of Casablanca produced under their deal with United Artists, but it is unknown at the present time. The logo was also seen on a 1980s VHS release of The Unseen with the 1976 Viacom "V of Doom" logo at the end.
Editor's Note: Between the rainbow Scanimation graphics and the disco music, this is very much a late '70s period piece. This is, however, a favorite of many, probably for that very reason.
2nd Logo (1985-1992)
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Nickname: "CGI VidAmerica"
Logo: On a violet background setting, we see lots of VidAmerica logos moving past us. One turns to gold and turns to face the screen. The logo shines.
FX/SFX: The turning of the logo.
Music/Sounds: A synth tinkling sound, along with an orchestral note held out for the appearance of the gold VidAmerica logo.
Music/Sound Variant: A closing variant was used for early releases that feature this logo. This time, the jingle ends with one last twinkle.
Availability: Seen on any VidAmerica release from the time. Most releases of cartoons from VidAmerica (e.g.: Speed Racer, Felix the Cat) had this logo.
Editor's Note: This logo uses top notch computer graphics for the time that hold up quite well today.