Rhino Home Video (Warning Screens)

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum




1st Warning (1998-2007)

Visuals: On a striped pink/brown gradient background is the yellow words "A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM THE...", and below them, the large letters "FBI" zoom out one by one. Then, the official FBI seal and a photo of former FBI director J. Edgar Hoover fade in at the lower right corner and white typewriter-style warning text is written via a typewriter effect below the FBI letters. A yellow doodle of a beard, glasses, and silly hair is scribbled on Hoover's face.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: A dramatic fanfare. Three whooshes are heard when the letters zoom out.

Availability: Seen on Rhino Home Video DVD and VHS releases from the period. It can also be found on later GoodTimes Entertainment releases with the second logo. [Examples?]

2nd Warning (1998-2007)

Visuals: On a blue background are the large words "FBI WARNING" in white (although "FBI" is much larger) with the FBI seal sitting next to them. There is small warning text below in white.

Technique: A still, computerized graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Seen on some Rhino and Flashback Records DVD releases. [Examples?]

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