AB Vidéo
From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum
AB Vidéo was the home media division of The AB Groupe.
1st Logo (Late 1980's-1998)
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Visuals: On a black background, there is the AB logo with the text "VIDEO" in metallic gray, and the text "PRESENTE" in an orange gradient shown at the bottom.
Technique: A still, computerized graphic.
Audio: None.
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Visuals: On a black background, there is the AB logo zooming in, with the outline of the same logo zooming out. A spot shines through it, then multiple outlines stretch out of its center. After a few seconds, "VIDEO" zooms in with a trail effect. The text "présente" falls to the top of the logo, the "prés" part sliding down the "A", then the logo disappears and the two parts slide together.
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Audio: A bang, then a futuristic synth pad theme completed with whooshes, ending in a drum roll.
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Visuals: Various blue, white and red light streaks fly all over the screen, then form the AB logo. It ends up flashing, and "VIDEO" appears below it in a trail effect. The logo slowly zooms out on a star/space-like background, while "PRESENTE" flashes below the logo.
Technique: CGI.
Audio: A simple electronica tune.
Availability: Seen on most current releases from the company, such as French DVD releases of animes like Dragon Ball and its sequel Dragon Ball Z, Saint Seiya, Fist of the North Star, and Sailor Moon.
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