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{{PageCredits|capture=LogoAshbyroad|video=JohnnyL80 and LogicSmash}}
{{PageCredits|capture=LogoAshbyroad|video=JohnnyL80, LogicSmash, ifrequire, and Chiagozie, Kenechi & Ezinne's Channel}}


===Background===
===Background===
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File:ShadowMachine Films (2005).png
File:ShadowMachine Films (2005).png
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<center><youtube width=240 height=185>pzwYR9grBMs</youtube></center>
<center>{{Youtube|id=oZSY5afSSHI|id2=pzwYR9grBMs}}</center>


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the yellow highlight "SMF" with the word "SHADOWMACHINE FILMS" below it. We can see what appears to be a road in the letters, then everything fades to white.
'''Visuals:''' Over a black background, the logo starts with the yellow highlight "SMF" with the word "SHADOWMACHINE FILMS" below it. We can see what appears to be a road in the letters, then everything fades to white.


'''Technique:''' Superimposed live action.
'''Technique:''' Superimposed live action.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The sound of the car revving, or a screeching sound.
'''Audio:''' The sound of the car revving, or a screeching sound.


'''Availability:''' Seen on seasons 1 and 2 episodes of ''Robot Chicken'' and ''Moral Orel''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on seasons 1 and 2 episodes of ''Robot Chicken'' and ''Moral Orel''.
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File:ShadowMachine (Hell and Back).PNG|''Hell and Back'' variant
File:ShadowMachine (Hell and Back).PNG|''Hell and Back'' variant
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</gallery>
<center>{{YouTube|id=5wy4SdDobbU|id2=G8UApLnwssQ}}</center>
{{YouTube|id=5wy4SdDobbU|id2=G8UApLnwssQ}}


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a turning letter "S" on the disk with the rectangular outline around it. Under the disk is the word "SHADOWMACHINE".
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a turning letter "S" on the disk with the rectangular outline around it. Under the disk is the word "SHADOWMACHINE".


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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* On ''Hell and Back'', the parts of the disk and the letter "S" are spinning around for making it shine, segueing into the opening sequence of the movie.
* On ''Hell and Back'', the parts of the disk and the letter "S" are spinning around for making it shine, segueing into the opening sequence of the movie.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A distorted electric guitar noise.
'''Audio:''' A distorted electric guitar noise.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' On ''Hell and Back'', machine sounds are heard.
'''Audio Variant:''' On ''Hell and Back'', machine sounds are heard.


'''Availability:''' Seen on seasons 3-5 of ''Robot Chicken'', ''Titan Maximum'', ''Mary Shelley's Frankenhole'', and later episodes of ''Moral Orel''. This logo was brought back on ''Hell and Back''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on seasons 3-5 of ''Robot Chicken'', ''Titan Maximum'', ''Mary Shelley's Frankenhole'', and later episodes of ''Moral Orel''. This logo was brought back on ''Hell and Back''.
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File:ShadowMachine.jpg
File:ShadowMachine.jpg
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the letters of "SHADOW MACHINE" flipping in and trembling, while the outline of it briefly appears and trembles as well.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there are the letters of "SHADOWMACHINE" flipping in and trembling, while the outline of it briefly appears and trembles as well.


'''Variant:''' A still variant exists.
'''Variant:''' A still variant exists.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A whoosh combined with a jet-like sound, a deep humming noise or the closing theme.
'''Audio:''' A whoosh combined with a jet-like sound, a deep humming noise or the closing theme.


'''Availability:''' This logo appeared on their shows like ''Greatest Party Story Ever'' on MTV, as well as ''BoJack Horseman'', season 1 of ''Tuca & Bertie'' on Netflix and ''Human Discoveries'' on Facebook Watch.
'''Availability:''' This logo appeared on their shows like ''Greatest Party Story Ever'' on MTV, as well as ''BoJack Horseman'', season 1 of ''Tuca & Bertie'' on Netflix and ''Human Discoveries'' on Facebook Watch.
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{{YouTube|id=ausS-dm__eg}}
{{YouTube|id=ausS-dm__eg}}
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the words "SHADOWMACHINE" in a different font with some spotlights being seen.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there are the words "SHADOWMACHINE" in a different font with some spotlights being seen.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


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


'''Availability:''' It was only seen on ''Dallas and Robo''.
'''Availability:''' It was only seen on ''Dallas and Robo''.
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File:ShadowMachine (2021, A).png
File:ShadowMachine (2021, A).png
File:ShadowMachine and Atomic Cartoons.PNG
File:ShadowMachine and Atomic Cartoons.PNG
File:Shadowmachine and Mercury Filmworks (2023) (From - Strange Planet).png
File:ShadowMachine (Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio variant).png|''Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'' variant
File:ShadowMachine (2024) (From - In The Know).png|''In The Know'' variant
File:ShadowMachine website logo.png|Variant seen on their website
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{{YouTube|id=0eqKG5LrMFE}}
{{YouTube|id=0eqKG5LrMFE|id2=GwJ74aWZrlA|id3=Rbv6GRrjGSE|id4=weK1BBkfkqk}}

'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see 3D cubes with some exceptions. Then, the cubes transform into the words "SHADOWMACHINE".
'''Visuals:''' Over a black background, the logo starts with the backsides of the word "SHADOWMACHINE" with some exceptions. Then, the letters transform into the company name.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* Sometimes, the logo is enhanced.
* On ''Little Demon'', the logo shares the screen with the [[Atomic Cartoons]] logo.
* On ''Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'', the letters are made out of wood, and the animation is slower than usual.
* A version exists where the animation is slower than usual.
* The logo also sometimes shares the screen with other respective company logos.
* On ''Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'', the letters are made out of wood.
* On season 2 of both ''Clone High'' and ''The Tiny Chef Show'', the letters are all white.
* On ''In The Know'', the background is white and the logo is against three horizontal blocks, colored {{color|blue}}, {{color|red}}, and black. The first two cover the syllables of "SHADOW" while the black side covers all of "MACHINE".
* On their website, the logo animates the same but is stylized differently. A purple light can be seen, the letters are outlined, and particles can be seen flowing.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The sound of the cubes and a slashing sound, the closing theme of the show, or none.
'''Audio:''' The sound of the letters and a slashing sound, a whoosh-like sound, the closing theme of the show, or none.


'''Availability:''' Seen on the final season of ''Final Space'' and ''Little Demon''. Also found at the beginning of ''Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on the final season of ''Final Space'', ''Little Demon'' and season 2-3 of ''Clone High''. Also found at the beginning of ''Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio''. Can also be seen on their website.


===6th Logo (June 13, 2021-)===
===6th Logo (June 13, 2021-)===
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File:ShadowMachine (2021, B).png
File:ShadowMachine (2021, B).png
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{{YouTube|id=HHxugTR-iKg}}
{{YouTube|id=HHxugTR-iKg|id2=QYOTosmu-l4|id3=eN9qvWnRDfc}}
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see the word "SHADOWMACHINE" from the 2nd, 3rd and 4th logos appearing with a slash effect, then it goes away.
'''Visuals:''' Over a black background, the logo starts with the word "SHADOWMACHINE" from the 3rd and 5th logos appearing with a slash effect, then it goes away.


'''Variant:''' A still version exists where the logo is in silver.
'''Variant:''' A still version exists where the logo is in silver instead of being slashing.


'''Technique:''' CGI animation.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A slash sound.
'''Audio:''' A slash sound, the closing theme of the show or none.


'''Availability:''' Seen on the second season of ''Tuca and Bertie'' on Adult Swim, ''Ten Year Old Tom'' on HBO Max and the NBC special ''5 More Sleeps 'til Christmas''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on the second season of ''Tuca and Bertie'' on Adult Swim, ''Ten Year Old Tom'' on HBO Max and the NBC special ''5 More Sleeps 'til Christmas''.
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Latest revision as of 14:32, 30 April 2024

Credits
Captures by
LogoAshbyroad

Video captures courtesy of
JohnnyL80, LogicSmash, ifrequire, and Chiagozie, Kenechi & Ezinne's Channel

Background

ShadowMachine is an animation and production company founded by Alexander Bulkley and Corey Campodonico, formed in 1999.


Contents

1st Logo (February 20, 2005-July 16, 2007) 2nd Logo (August 12, 2007-October 2, 2015) 3rd Logo (April 2, 2014-) 4th Logo (May 30, 2018) 5th Logo (March 20, 2021-) 6th Logo (June 13, 2021-)
1st Logo (February 20, 2005-July 16, 2007) 2nd Logo (August 12, 2007-October 2, 2015) 3rd Logo (April 2, 2014-) 4th Logo (May 30, 2018) 5th Logo (March 20, 2021-) 6th Logo (June 13, 2021-)



1st Logo (February 20, 2005-July 16, 2007)

Visuals: Over a black background, the logo starts with the yellow highlight "SMF" with the word "SHADOWMACHINE FILMS" below it. We can see what appears to be a road in the letters, then everything fades to white.

Technique: Superimposed live action.

Audio: The sound of the car revving, or a screeching sound.

Availability: Seen on seasons 1 and 2 episodes of Robot Chicken and Moral Orel.

2nd Logo (August 12, 2007-October 2, 2015)

  • Slightly darker variant

    Slightly darker variant

  • Hell and Back variant

    Hell and Back variant


Visuals: On a black background, there is a turning letter "S" on the disk with the rectangular outline around it. Under the disk is the word "SHADOWMACHINE".

Variants:

  • On Titan Maximum, season 1 of Mary Shelley's Frankenhole, and season 5 of Robot Chicken, the logo is slightly darker.
  • On Hell and Back, the parts of the disk and the letter "S" are spinning around for making it shine, segueing into the opening sequence of the movie.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A distorted electric guitar noise.

Audio Variant: On Hell and Back, machine sounds are heard.

Availability: Seen on seasons 3-5 of Robot Chicken, Titan Maximum, Mary Shelley's Frankenhole, and later episodes of Moral Orel. This logo was brought back on Hell and Back.

3rd Logo (April 2, 2014-)

Visuals: On a black background, there are the letters of "SHADOWMACHINE" flipping in and trembling, while the outline of it briefly appears and trembles as well.

Variant: A still variant exists.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A whoosh combined with a jet-like sound, a deep humming noise or the closing theme.

Availability: This logo appeared on their shows like Greatest Party Story Ever on MTV, as well as BoJack Horseman, season 1 of Tuca & Bertie on Netflix and Human Discoveries on Facebook Watch.

4th Logo (May 30, 2018)

Visuals: On a black background, there are the words "SHADOWMACHINE" in a different font with some spotlights being seen.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The ending theme of the show.

Availability: It was only seen on Dallas and Robo.

5th Logo (March 20, 2021-)

  • Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio variant

    Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio variant

  • In The Know variant

    In The Know variant

  • Variant seen on their website

    Variant seen on their website


Visuals: Over a black background, the logo starts with the backsides of the word "SHADOWMACHINE" with some exceptions. Then, the letters transform into the company name.

Variants:

  • Sometimes, the logo is enhanced.
  • A version exists where the animation is slower than usual.
  • The logo also sometimes shares the screen with other respective company logos.
  • On Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, the letters are made out of wood.
  • On season 2 of both Clone High and The Tiny Chef Show, the letters are all white.
  • On In The Know, the background is white and the logo is against three horizontal blocks, colored blue, red, and black. The first two cover the syllables of "SHADOW" while the black side covers all of "MACHINE".
  • On their website, the logo animates the same but is stylized differently. A purple light can be seen, the letters are outlined, and particles can be seen flowing.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The sound of the letters and a slashing sound, a whoosh-like sound, the closing theme of the show, or none.

Availability: Seen on the final season of Final Space, Little Demon and season 2-3 of Clone High. Also found at the beginning of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. Can also be seen on their website.

6th Logo (June 13, 2021-)

Visuals: Over a black background, the logo starts with the word "SHADOWMACHINE" from the 3rd and 5th logos appearing with a slash effect, then it goes away.

Variant: A still version exists where the logo is in silver instead of being slashing.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A slash sound, the closing theme of the show or none.

Availability: Seen on the second season of Tuca and Bertie on Adult Swim, Ten Year Old Tom on HBO Max and the NBC special 5 More Sleeps 'til Christmas.
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