Diqiu Publishing

Background

Diqiu Publishing (地球出版社) was a bootleg VHS distributor based in Taipei City.

Logo (1989-1990)

Visuals: On a light blue background, three pieces of metal (one red, one green, and one blue) rotate in a glass prism that is above water, while two glass sheets with the words "PACK-IN" and "VIDEO" etched in them rotate around the prism. The three pieces of metal settle down, making the Pack-In-Video emblem, and the water below ripples. Copies of the shining black/yellow text "地球出版社" appear vertically. Most of them except the one at the bottom then clear out, and the Chinese text moves to the center with a spring-like animation. Then, the glass sheets move up in front of the prism, causing a ripple effect, which becomes water, and the glass sheets settle down in the middle. The finished Pack-In-Video logo ripples and shines a bit, and the Chinese text is shown shining in front of the footage, before the screen fades out.

Technique: CGI with chyron effects.

Audio: A calming, dreamy synth tune.

Availability: It appeared on their VHS of The Three Caballeros. It might also be in other tapes they've distributed, including those of Disney and Studio Ghibli films.