Video Gems (US)
From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum
Descriptions by
V of Doom
Captures by
Eric S.
Editions by
TVB
Video captures courtesy of
Little Whore Records
V of Doom
Captures by
Eric S.
Editions by
TVB
Video captures courtesy of
Little Whore Records
(1980-1991)
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Nickname: “Fancy Green”
Logo: On a purple background, the orange and white text
GEMS
with “Video Gems” in a unique font and “PRESENTS...” in a fancy thin font flies in from the right, towards the center of the screen. Seconds later, it zooms away to the left.
Variants:
- Sometimes, the logo will say “TV Gems” instead of “Video Gems”. This can be found on PAL VHS's of old UK TV shows (like those on the BBC or ITV).
- The logo may be completely still.
- There is a variant without "PRESENTS".
FX/SFX: The flying in of the logo.
Music/Sounds: A trumpet fanfare with an echo effect, followed by a 6-note majestic synth orchestra tune at the end. The still version is silent, but on some tapes the full version is silent as well.
Availability: Seen on rare B-movies from the era.
