Draft:KBYU-TV

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum


KBYU-TV is a former PBS station affiliate located in Provo, Utah, also serving Salt Lake City, Utah, which is served by KUED. It was founded in December 17, 1958 as KLOR-TV. They changed their name to KBYU-TV in 1962 and they first broadcasted in November 15, 1965. It is owned and operated by Brigham Young University, which also stands out as the station's call letters. On July 2, 2018, it ended its affiliation with PBS in favor for being a relay station for BYUtv, Brigham Young University's other channel.

1st Logo (1986-1988)

Visuals: On a mountain against a black-blue gradient background, the number "11" (KBYU's channel number) in outline form next to a blue "Kbyu", in a Bauhaus 93-like font are seen, and over "P R O V O U T A H", a light passes through it.

Technique: Motion controlled animation.

Audio: An orchestral tune that sounds like the beginning of Frank Gari's "Great News" music.

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Media Title Date(s) of Release Additional Note(s)
Hooked on Aerobics
1986-1988


2nd Logo (1990)

Visuals: Over a dark blue-dark gray gradient background, the logo starts with the KBYU logo in purple with italics, zooming in quickly. Then, a diamond-shaped flash of light occurs behind the logo, which is now over the small text "PROVO/SALT LAKE CITY".

Technique: Digital computer animation.

Audio: An excerpt from "Escape from the Atmosphere" by Mannheim Steamroller.

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Media Title Date(s) of Release Additional Note(s)
Fortress of Faith
1990
 


3rd Logo (1996-1997)

Visuals: On a stone background, the golden 3D text "KBYU" in a different font from before, as well as the smaller text "T E L E V I S I O N" swing in from the right side of the screen, zooming back from the camera. Already in the background, there is the text "A Presentation of" in a golden Times New Roman font, and a comet near the bottom appears flies to the right, revealing "Brigham Young University" in the same font, as it leaves yellow/orange/red particles.

Technique: Digital computer animation.

Audio: A three-note choir tune with a drawn-out woodwind note.

Audio Variants: Sometimes, it's silent.

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Media Title Date(s) of Release Additional Note(s)
Ancestors
January 3-March 16, 1997
 
Woman, The Pioneer
1997
 


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