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WGBY is a division of [[WGBH]]; a [[ |
'''WGBY''' is a division of [[WGBH]]; a [[PBS]] affiliate located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was launched on September 26, 1971. |
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WGBY Fist Logo.png |
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'''Visuals:''' On a black/blue gradient background, an outline of "'''WGBY'''" in Helvetica and colored translucent {{color|gray}} fades in. A white bar slides down inside it, coloring much of the text. "'''S P R I N G F I E L D'''" fades in below in white. |
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'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation. |
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'''Audio:''' None. |
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'''Availability:''' Can be seen on locally-produced shows from WGBY from the era. |
'''Availability:''' Can be seen on locally-produced shows from WGBY from the era. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' The lack of music and dark environment may spook some, but it's nowhere near as what WGBH had at the time. |
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⚫ | '''Visuals:''' The logo starts with "{{color|slateblue|'''WGBY'''}}" above "{{color|slateblue|SPRINGFIELD}}" towards the bottom right corner taking place on a hill with a tree on the left. The leaves turn from green to yellow/orange (like a transition from spring to fall), and leaves blow to the right. |
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Tree", "Spring To Fall Transition", "Springfield", "Fallfield" |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* A longer variant was used in early years. The tree remains |
* A longer variant was used in early years. The tree remains green longer than in the shorter variant. |
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* A prototype variant exists, featuring the logo placing itself out onto a black background. |
* A prototype variant exists, featuring the logo placing itself out onto a black background. |
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'''Technique:''' Basic 3D animation and fading effects. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The leaves. |
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'''Audio:''' A piano jingle. The longer version uses a theme made with an electric and acoustic guitar, with the last 4 notes resembling that of the PBS theme at the time; this was used as network bumper music. |
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'''Availability:''' Seen on WGBY programming in the early 2000's. |
'''Availability:''' Seen on WGBY programming in the early 2000's. |
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===3rd Logo (2006-)=== |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. It is relaxing. |
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'''Nickname:''' "WGBH's Brother" |
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'''Variants:''' |
'''Variants:''' |
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* A version of this logo exists with Helvetica text in place of the WGBH styled logo, in both regular and HD variants. |
* A version of this logo exists with Helvetica text in place of the WGBH styled logo, in both regular and HD variants. |
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'''Technique:''' CGI. |
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'''FX/SFX:''' The text easing, appearing, and spreading. |
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'''Editor's Note:''' None. It's a very calm logo, especially compared to its much more (in)famous cousin. |
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[[Category:Television Logos]] |
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[[Category:Television logos]] |
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[[Category:American television logos]] |
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[[Category:Television idents]] |
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[[Category:American television idents]] |
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[[Category:United States]] |
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[[Category:Regional television idents]] |
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[[Category:PBS]] |
[[Category:PBS]] |
WGBY is a division of WGBH; a PBS affiliate located in Springfield, Massachusetts. It was launched on September 26, 1971.
Visuals: On a black/blue gradient background, an outline of "WGBY" in Helvetica and colored translucent gray fades in. A white bar slides down inside it, coloring much of the text. "S P R I N G F I E L D" fades in below in white.
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Can be seen on locally-produced shows from WGBY from the era.
Visuals: The logo starts with "WGBY" above "SPRINGFIELD" towards the bottom right corner taking place on a hill with a tree on the left. The leaves turn from green to yellow/orange (like a transition from spring to fall), and leaves blow to the right.
Variants:
Technique: Basic 3D animation and fading effects.
Audio: A piano jingle. The longer version uses a theme made with an electric and acoustic guitar, with the last 4 notes resembling that of the PBS theme at the time; this was used as network bumper music.
Availability: Seen on WGBY programming in the early 2000's.
Visuals: Against a black background, the WGBY logo in steel blue is seen. Since 2010, a logo resembling the standard "WGBH shadows" logo is used. Above the logo is "A" and below it is "Presentation". The logo shines.
Variants:
Technique: CGI.
Audio: A gentle acoustic guitar riff with shimmering sounds in the background.
Availability: Can be seen on WGBY programs, such as Autism: Coming of Age.