WPSX/WPSU-TV: Difference between revisions

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum

← Older edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m Text replacement - "Station IDs]]" to "Television identifications]]"
ILEnthusiast (talk | contribs)
26,691 edits
 
(16 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown)
Line 2: Line 2:


===Background===
===Background===
WPSU (previously WPSX) is a [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] affiliate based in Clearfield, PA under the Pennsylvania State University license and located in Altoona, Johnstown, State College, and Dubois, Pennsylvania to as far north as Olean and Wellsville, NY.
WPSU (previously WPSX) is a [[PBS]] affiliate based in Clearfield, PA under the Pennsylvania State University license and located in Altoona, Johnstown, State College, and Dubois, Pennsylvania to as far north as Olean and Wellsville, NY.


'''Note''': Prior to 2005, the Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania market's PBS affiliate had an "X" as its fourth call letter.
'''Note''': Prior to 2005, the Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania market's PBS affiliate had an "X" as its fourth call letter.


===1st Logo (1965-????)===
===1st Logo (1985-1996)===

'''Logo:''' TBA

'''Technique:''' TBA

'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA

'''Availability:''' TBA

===2nd Logo (1985-1996)===
[[File:WPSX (1988).png|300px|center]]
[[File:WPSX (1988).png|300px|center]]
{{YouTube|id=UbILFocIBZ4|height=185|width=240}}
{{YouTube|id=UbILFocIBZ4}}


'''Logo:''' On a black background, the {{color|silver}} text "{{color|silver|'''''WPSX'''''}}" fades in. It's in a futuristic font, with a {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} stripe spanning across the middle of it. As it fades in, a {{color|blue}} light quickly wipes across it and "{{color|blue|{{Font|Serif|PENNSTATE}}}}" quickly fades in below.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, the silver text "{{color|silver|'''''WPSX'''''}}" fades in. It's in a futuristic font, with a {{color|deepskyblue|light blue}} stripe spanning across the middle of it. As it fades in, a blue light quickly wipes across it and "{{color|blue|{{Font|Serif|PENNSTATE}}}}" quickly fades in below.


'''Technique:''' The light passing through the logo, and "PENNSTATE" fading in below. It's simple, but nice animation.
'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The same synth fanfare used in WIPB's logo, which is actually "Logo #7," a track from the Omnimusic library.
'''Audio:''' The same synth fanfare used in WIPB's logo, which is actually "Logo #7," a track from the Omnimusic library.


'''Availability:''' Rare. It can be found on ''What's in the News?'' and ''The Pennsylvania Game'', which are local programs and may be seen if they get rerun (or on tapes).
'''Availability:''' It can be found on ''What's in the News?'' and ''The Pennsylvania Game'', which are local programs and may be seen if they get rerun (or on tapes).


===3rd Logo (1996-May 24, 2005)===
===2nd Logo (1996-May 24, 2005)===
[[File:WPSX (1999).png|300px|center]]
[[File:WPSX (1999).png|300px|center]]
{{YouTube|id=K7qq4qd15y0|height=185|width=240}}
{{YouTube|id=K7qq4qd15y0}}


'''Logo:''' On a green to black gradient background, the text WPSX can be seen. Immediately as the logo starts fading in, the words "Making Life Better" appear on screen, letter by letter. After this finishes, the WPSX logo glows and a bell noise is heard. After this, the logo fades out.
'''Visuals:''' On a green to black gradient background, the text WPSX can be seen. Immediately as the logo starts fading in, the words "Making Life Better" appear on screen, letter by letter. After this finishes, the WPSX logo glows and a bell noise is heard. After this, the logo fades out.


'''Technique:''' The letters coming together, and the text WPSX flashing.
'''Technique:''' 2D digital animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The bird chirping noise at the start (though this might not be part of the closing logo), and the bell noise made when the WPSX logo ends up glowing. Note the two piano notes at the beginning of the video, which are not part of the closing logo itself but rather the ending of the theme played over the credits of the documentary this was found on.
'''Audio:''' The bird chirping noise at the start (though this might not be part of the closing logo), and the bell noise made when the WPSX logo ends up glowing. Note the two piano notes at the beginning of the video, which are not part of the closing logo itself but rather the ending of the theme played over the credits of the documentary this was found on.


'''Availability:''' Rare. This was found on content created and aired by WPSX at the time, though not all content either. The only known program it could be found on are recordings of the documentary "Save Our Land, Save Our Town".
'''Availability:''' This was found on content created and aired by WPSX at the time, though not all content either. The only known program it could be found on are recordings of the documentary "Save Our Land, Save Our Town".


===4th Logo (May 25, 2005-May 25, 2010)===
===3rd Logo (May 25, 2005-May 25, 2010)===


'''Logo:''' On a cloudy sky background, we see the text "A Presentation of WPSU Pennstate" flipping in, then the logo fades out.
'''Visuals:''' On a cloudy sky background is the text "A Presentation of WPSU Pennstate" flipping in, then the logo fades out.


'''Technique:''' The text flipping in.
'''Technique:''' 2D digital animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A 7-note tune, similar to the 1993 KPBS-TV jingle.
'''Audio:''' A 7-note tune, similar to the 1993 KPBS-TV jingle.


'''Availability:''' Seen at the end of WPSU-TV painting shows and at the beginning of local shows.
'''Availability:''' Seen at the end of WPSU-TV painting shows and at the beginning of local shows.


===5th Logo (May 26, 2010-July 27, 2015)===
===4th Logo (May 26, 2010-July 27, 2015)===


'''Logo:''' On a {{color|green}} background with clouds, we see the WPSU-TV logo next to the P-Head. The text "Pennstate" fades in slowly, then the text "presents" fades in.
'''Visuals:''' On a green background with clouds, we see the WPSU-TV logo next to the P-Head. The text "Pennstate" fades in slowly, then the text "presents" fades in.


'''Variant:''' There is a short variant of this logo with the text "Presentation" fading in slowly.
'''Variant:''' There is a short variant of this logo with the text "Presentation" fading in slowly.


'''Technique:''' The animation of this logo.
'''Technique:''' 2D digital animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A 9-note cello tune, followed by a 5-note orchestral tune with violins at the end. The short version uses a four-note synth tune, similar to the 1999 CTV News jingle.
'''Audio:''' A 9-note cello tune, followed by a 5-note orchestral tune with violins at the end. The short version uses a four-note synth tune, similar to the 1999 CTV News jingle.


'''Availability:''' Seen at the beginning of local shows. The short version is seen at the end of painting shows.
'''Availability:''' Seen at the beginning of local shows. The short version is seen at the end of painting shows.


===6th Logo (July 28, 2015-)===
===5th Logo (July 28, 2015-)===


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the text "wpsu", then the text "Penn State" fades in.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background is the text "wpsu", then the text "Penn State" fades in.


'''Technique:''' The animation.
'''Technique:''' 2D digital animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Seen at the beginning of local shows.
'''Availability:''' Seen at the beginning of local shows.
Line 74: Line 64:
===6th Logo (2020-)===
===6th Logo (2020-)===
[[File:WPSU Digital Studios (2020).png|300px|center]]
[[File:WPSU Digital Studios (2020).png|300px|center]]
{{YouTube|id=MRSYnZOycSY|height=185|width=240}}
{{YouTube|id=MRSYnZOycSY}}


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the text "'''wpsu PENN STATE'''", then the text "'''DIGITAL STUDIOS'''" slides in. Finally, the URL fades in.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background is the text "'''wpsu PENN STATE'''", then the text "'''DIGITAL STUDIOS'''" slides in. Finally, the URL fades in.


'''Technique:''' The animation.
'''Technique:''' Flash animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The ending theme of the show.
'''Audio:''' The ending theme of the show.


'''Availability:''' Seen at the end of ''Bill Doan On Art & Anxiety''.
'''Availability:''' Seen at the end of ''Bill Doan On Art & Anxiety''.
Line 87: Line 77:


[[Category:Television logos]]
[[Category:Television logos]]
[[Category:Television identifications]]
[[Category:Television idents]]
[[Category:PBS]]
[[Category:PBS]]
[[Category:American television logos]]
[[Category:American television logos]]
[[Category:American television identifications]]
[[Category:American television idents]]
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:United States]]
[[Category:Regional television identifications]]
[[Category:Regional television idents]]
[[Category:English-language logos]]

Latest revision as of 07:20, 27 October 2024

Credits
Captures by
Doctorine Dark


Background

WPSU (previously WPSX) is a PBS affiliate based in Clearfield, PA under the Pennsylvania State University license and located in Altoona, Johnstown, State College, and Dubois, Pennsylvania to as far north as Olean and Wellsville, NY.

Note: Prior to 2005, the Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania market's PBS affiliate had an "X" as its fourth call letter.

1st Logo (1985-1996)


Visuals: On a black background, the silver text "WPSX" fades in. It's in a futuristic font, with a light blue stripe spanning across the middle of it. As it fades in, a blue light quickly wipes across it and "PENNSTATE" quickly fades in below.

Technique: Motion-controlled animation.

Audio: The same synth fanfare used in WIPB's logo, which is actually "Logo #7," a track from the Omnimusic library.

Availability: It can be found on What's in the News? and The Pennsylvania Game, which are local programs and may be seen if they get rerun (or on tapes).

2nd Logo (1996-May 24, 2005)


Visuals: On a green to black gradient background, the text WPSX can be seen. Immediately as the logo starts fading in, the words "Making Life Better" appear on screen, letter by letter. After this finishes, the WPSX logo glows and a bell noise is heard. After this, the logo fades out.

Technique: 2D digital animation.

Audio: The bird chirping noise at the start (though this might not be part of the closing logo), and the bell noise made when the WPSX logo ends up glowing. Note the two piano notes at the beginning of the video, which are not part of the closing logo itself but rather the ending of the theme played over the credits of the documentary this was found on.

Availability: This was found on content created and aired by WPSX at the time, though not all content either. The only known program it could be found on are recordings of the documentary "Save Our Land, Save Our Town".

3rd Logo (May 25, 2005-May 25, 2010)

Visuals: On a cloudy sky background is the text "A Presentation of WPSU Pennstate" flipping in, then the logo fades out.

Technique: 2D digital animation.

Audio: A 7-note tune, similar to the 1993 KPBS-TV jingle.

Availability: Seen at the end of WPSU-TV painting shows and at the beginning of local shows.

4th Logo (May 26, 2010-July 27, 2015)

Visuals: On a green background with clouds, we see the WPSU-TV logo next to the P-Head. The text "Pennstate" fades in slowly, then the text "presents" fades in.

Variant: There is a short variant of this logo with the text "Presentation" fading in slowly.

Technique: 2D digital animation.

Audio: A 9-note cello tune, followed by a 5-note orchestral tune with violins at the end. The short version uses a four-note synth tune, similar to the 1999 CTV News jingle.

Availability: Seen at the beginning of local shows. The short version is seen at the end of painting shows.

5th Logo (July 28, 2015-)

Visuals: On a black background is the text "wpsu", then the text "Penn State" fades in.

Technique: 2D digital animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen at the beginning of local shows.

6th Logo (2020-)


Visuals: On a black background is the text "wpsu PENN STATE", then the text "DIGITAL STUDIOS" slides in. Finally, the URL fades in.

Technique: Flash animation.

Audio: The ending theme of the show.

Availability: Seen at the end of Bill Doan On Art & Anxiety.

Retrieved from "https://www.avid.wiki/WPSX/WPSU-TV?oldid=983609"
Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.
More information