??? Logo/ID/Open/Trailer (????-????)
The first set of question marks are used to identify if the logo is the 1st in the article, 2nd, 3rd, and so on. The second set is to signify what year the logo is introduced. If specific dates are available, use those. If the logo is still being used today, omit the third question mark set, otherwise insert the year/date the logo was last used.
Additionally, you can use the boilerplate template to make editing simpler. It will contain an {{Ordinal}} template. When adding logos, simply add the number you're up to into this template and it will output as 1st, 2nd, etc. This template simplifies the process of renumbering if a logo is removed or relocated on the page for some reason.
For example, the code below
{{Ordinal|1}} Logo (????)
will output this:
1st Logo (????)
Put any pictures and YouTube videos here, using the YouTube template.
Nickname(s) (optional): Just something people call the logo by. Nicknames are often made from a certain theme shown in the logo. They do not necessarily have to be on a description.
- ONLY limit to just 5 nicknames since more than that can cause clutter.
- Also ONLY put nicknames if they are either official or notable enough to be included. Otherwise, this is an optional section.
Logo/ID/Trailer: The heart of it all. This is used to describe what happens in the logo. Start by stating what the background looks like, and then describe any animations that happen during the logo. Be very descriptive on this part - use adjectives if possible, and try to describe every little detail.
- If the logo is still, describe the image as best as possible, including the background and whatever else is on it.
- Take your time on these, and make sure you revise, because if you leave an important detail out, you can easily confuse people.
Trivia (optional): If there is some trivia about the logo, put them in this section. Examples include: the person/company that designed the logo, what software was used, some behind-the-scenes facts, the reason why the logo's host changed, etc.
- Avoid putting information that is pop culture related/doesn't relate directly to the logo.
Goofs (optional): If there is some noticeable errors in the logo, or appearance errors, put them in this section. Examples include: the person/company that designed the logo, what software was used, some behind-the-scenes facts, etc.
- Do not put information that is a goof that's based on this logo for a different logo, since this would make it a classic animationish goof, put it on the availability for that logo.
Byline(s) (optional): If the logo uses multiple bylines during its period of use, add them here.
Variant(s) (optional): If there are different variants of a logo (such as a prototype, a different sub-version of the host or an extended variation), add and describe them here.
- Do not describe one-off variations here. In other words, the variant is specific to only one movie/show. These should go on a separate Logo Variations page.
FX/SFX: This is a short section. State what kind of effects that are being used in the logo, such as if it is CGI, stop-motion, Scanimate, or simply live-action. Don't just simply say what objects are moving in the logo. If you have to make mention of those, at least describe what effects were used in said moving objects.
- If possible, also state who created the animation and/or where it was done if such information is available.
- If the logo is still/has no effects, simply say "None."
Music/Sounds: Describe the music theme played and/or the type of sounds are being used in the logo.
- If possible, also mention how the theme or sound is made and who made it.
- If a specific piece of music is used, identify it and consider inserting a link to an upload of the music on YouTube, Vimeo or a similar site if available. Especially where the music and/or artist is less well-known.
Music/Sounds Trivia (optional): If there is some interesting trivia about the logo theme or sounds, such as who composed it, add them in this section.
Music/Sounds Variant(s) (optional): If there are one or more variants of the logo theme or sound, add them here.
Availability: This section is important - gather all of the information about where this logo can be found. State any programs, movies, etc. the logo is found in and/or where it was last seen. Don't forget to italicize titles (or use "quotation marks" for episode names of television shows) from where the logo can be found.
- Use this scale for determining the availability of a logo. This can prove helpful in some pages, however you are not required to mention a tier in the section.
- Brand new: An item that has never been opened or removed from the manufacturer's sealing (if applicable). Item is in original shrink wrap (if applicable). See the seller's listing for full details.
- Like new: An item that looks as if it was just taken out of shrink wrap. No visible wear, and all facets of the item are flawless and intact. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
- Current: Can be used to describe the current logo of the company.
- Ultra common/Extremely common: You find this logo nearly everywhere from shows/movies released from this company (also if this logo plasters most if not all of their older logos on newer prints).
- Very common/Common: You find this logo on newer releases of shows/movies of that company, or is seen/intact on reruns, home releases or streaming prints.
- Very good: An item that is used but still in very good condition. No damage to the jewel case or item cover, no scuffs, scratches cracks, or holes. The cover art and liner notes are included. The VHS or DVD box is included. The video game instructions and box are included. The teeth of disk holder are undamaged. Minimal wear on the exterior of item. No skipping on CD/DVD. No fuzzy/snowy frames on VHS tape. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections..
- Good: For logos that debuted within the past year.
- Uncommon: While not too common, you may be able to find this logo on a few releases/prints of films/shows of that company.
- Rare/Very rare: You don't find this logo much; it only appears on a few releases/prints from the company.
- Acceptable: For logos that debuted within the past year.
- Unacceptable: For logos that debuted within the past year.
- Silly: For logos that debuted within the past year.
- Scary: For logos that debuted within the past year.
- Extremely scary: For logos that debuted within the past year.
- Ultra scary: For logos that debuted within the past year.
- Extremely rare/Ultra rare: You don't find this logo many times, if at all; it only appears on old releases/prints that haven't been widely distributed.
- Extinct/Near extinction: Has been replaced with newer logos on current prints, but can be found on older releases/prints.
- Unknown: Very few information on which films/shows the logo has appeared.
- Unused: For logos the company never did.
- Please note that some factors may affect if a logo is actually "rare" or not. For example. older home video logos that at first could be considered "rare" may potentially be found on many prints, if one knows where to look.
- When describing where logos are found, include specific examples where possible.
- Also specify if something that should have the logo doesn't for some reason.
- Be specific! Don't just say "found on the company's releases at the time", name at least some of the releases the logo is known to be on.
- Don't make predictions on any upcoming shows or films that you think new logos will appear on, as they may not even use them.
- For similar reasons, do not attempt to predict when a logo will make its final appearance.
Legacy (optional): Write about how the logo has affected the logo community and/or broader popular culture and how much of an impact it's left on them. If not that important, omit this section.
- Unless the logo's reception is notable, avoid adding subjective opinions that others may disagree with.
Final Note (optional)
This can be used on defunct company pages. Here, write on the fate of the company and/or how it became defunct, whether if it merged with another company or if it filed for bankruptcy.
External Links (optional)
If there is a site you believe will further inform our readers on the history and/or branding of the company, you can create an external links section. Examples of what you might list here include:
- A relevant Wikipedia article
- An IMDB filmography for the company
- The company's official website
- A TVTropes article
- A site or article discussing the branding of the company, e.g. a page on TVARK or a similar branding compilation site/forum, an article about how the logo was made.
If you have level 2 headings on your page, this should be a level 2 heading to ensure the table of contents is formatted properly. Otherwise, a level 3 heading is acceptable.
Notes: When having two or more logo descriptions, make sure you hit "Enter" two times in between each one so each description will have enough breathing room. Furthermore, when listing name changes for a company, use a level two heading for each name. Also, remakes of logos and logos from ripped books do not count as variants.
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