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===Background===
'''Optimum Productions''' is the production company of Michael Jackson, responsible for the creation of his short films (including his music videos). Today, Optimum Productions is owned by Michael Jackson's estate.
'''Optimum Productions''' is the production company of Michael Jackson, responsible for the creation of his short films (including his music videos). Today, Optimum Productions is owned by Michael Jackson's estate.

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=== 1st Logo (August 31, 1987) ===
{{ImageTOC
|44b620d91f89a441e1c5aa2e868d890b.png|1st Logo (August 31, 1987)
|04ec93f67a254f589fd01c125c47a2d9.png|2nd Logo (May 10, 1989)
|b47eb7864e8ab03e3dd0a49d461e28de.png|3rd Logo (October 25, 1996)
|6fc189e5271f6501c149cf5cd3e68d88.png|4th Logo (August 31, 2012; October 27, 2017)
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===1st Logo (August 31, 1987)===
[[File:44b620d91f89a441e1c5aa2e868d890b.png|center|350px]]
[[File:44b620d91f89a441e1c5aa2e868d890b.png|center|350px]]
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'''Logo''': On a black background, we see a stylized 2D design of Michael Jackson's legs. Underneath is "OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS" in cyan like the rest of the logo.


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'''Visuals:''' On a black background is a stylized 2D design of Michael Jackson's legs in a white box, standing on his toes with the knees bent. Underneath is "'''OPTIMUM''' PRODUCTIONS" in white.
'''FX/SFX''': Nothing, it's a still logo.


'''Music/Sounds''': Michael Jackson singing.
'''Technique:''' A still 2D graphic.


'''Audio:''' The ending of the film.
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'''Availability''': Was seen on the ''Bad'' short film from 1987. It was just recently uploaded to MJ's Vevo channel.


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'''Availability:''' It was seen on the ''Bad'' short film from 1987, which is available on Michael Jackson's Vevo channel.
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'''Editor's Note''': None.


=== 2nd Logo (1988) ===
===2nd Logo (May 10, 1989)===
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[[File:04ec93f67a254f589fd01c125c47a2d9.png|center|350px]]
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'''Logo:''' We see the design from before in a white background with the name "OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS" in red lettering.


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'''Visuals:''' There is the design from before on a white background with the name "OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS" in {{color|red}} lettering.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.


'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
'''Technique:''' A still 2D graphic.


'''Audio:''' Likely none.
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'''Availability:''' Was seen on the Showtime documentary ''Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues''.


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'''Availability:''' It was seen on the Showtime documentary ''Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues''.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


=== 3rd Logo (October 25, 1996) ===
===3rd Logo (October 25, 1996)===
[[File:b47eb7864e8ab03e3dd0a49d461e28de.png|center|350px]]
[[File:b47eb7864e8ab03e3dd0a49d461e28de.png|center|350px]]
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, the logo (in black) fades-in. Below the logo is "AN OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS FILM".


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'''Visuals:''' On a white background, the logo in black fades in. Below the logo is "AN OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS FILM".
'''FX/SFX:''' The logo fading in.


'''Music/Sounds:''' None.
'''Technique:''' A still 2D graphic.


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'''Audio:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' Seen at the end of ''Michael Jackson's Ghosts'' (the [[Kingdom Entertainment (France)|Kingdom Entertainment]] logo appears at the beginning).


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'''Availability:''' Seen at the end of ''Michael Jackson's Ghosts'' (the [[Kingdom Entertainment]] logo appears at the beginning).
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===4th Logo (August 31, 2012- )===
===4th Logo (August 31, 2012; October 27, 2017)===
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[[File:6fc189e5271f6501c149cf5cd3e68d88.png|center|350px]]
'''Logo:''' Same as the [[Michael Jackson]] logo, but the text reads "OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS".


'''Variant:''' On ''Michael Jackson's Halloween'', the logo is still.
'''Visuals:''' Same as the [[Michael Jackson]] logo, but the text reads "OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS".

'''Variant:''' On <u>''Michael Jackson's Halloween''</u>, the logo is still.


'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the Michael Jackson logo.
'''Technique:''' A mix of live-action and 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as [[The Michael Jackson Company]]'s logo. On ''Michael Jackson's Halloween'', none.
'''Audio:''' Same as [[The Michael Jackson Company]]'s logo. On ''Michael Jackson's Halloween'', none.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Bad 25''. The still version appears on ''Michael Jackson's Halloween''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Bad 25''. The still version appears on ''Michael Jackson's Halloween''.


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Latest revision as of 10:53, 28 January 2024

Credits
Descriptions by
Shadeed A. Kelly

Captures by
Eric S., TimeForTimer and TheEriccorpinc

Video captures courtesy of
lollolmga, cesarmj123, TimeForTimer and OrganisedChaos777

Background

Optimum Productions is the production company of Michael Jackson, responsible for the creation of his short films (including his music videos). Today, Optimum Productions is owned by Michael Jackson's estate.


Contents

1st Logo (August 31, 1987) 2nd Logo (May 10, 1989) 3rd Logo (October 25, 1996) 4th Logo (August 31, 2012; October 27, 2017)


1st Logo (August 31, 1987)

Visuals: On a black background is a stylized 2D design of Michael Jackson's legs in a white box, standing on his toes with the knees bent. Underneath is "OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS" in white.

Technique: A still 2D graphic.

Audio: The ending of the film.

Availability: It was seen on the Bad short film from 1987, which is available on Michael Jackson's Vevo channel.

2nd Logo (May 10, 1989)

Visuals: There is the design from before on a white background with the name "OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS" in red lettering.

Technique: A still 2D graphic.

Audio: Likely none.

Availability: It was seen on the Showtime documentary Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues.

3rd Logo (October 25, 1996)

Visuals: On a white background, the logo in black fades in. Below the logo is "AN OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS FILM".

Technique: A still 2D graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen at the end of Michael Jackson's Ghosts (the Kingdom Entertainment logo appears at the beginning).

4th Logo (August 31, 2012; October 27, 2017)

Visuals: Same as the Michael Jackson logo, but the text reads "OPTIMUM PRODUCTIONS".

Variant: On Michael Jackson's Halloween, the logo is still.

Technique: A mix of live-action and 2D animation.

Audio: Same as The Michael Jackson Company's logo. On Michael Jackson's Halloween, none.

Availability: Seen on Bad 25. The still version appears on Michael Jackson's Halloween.
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