Logos[]
1st logo (1972-1984; 1986-1987)[]
On a black background, a white (or sepia) line beings to draw itself into a cursive "H". Another line draws itself on the opposite side of the "H", forming alowercase "e" and works it's way left, writing out "Hemdale" in a stylized, cursive font. During the logo, "a Film from" fades in.
2nd logo (1984-1986)[]
On a black background, we see a pink line drawing in at the bottom. The line flips up to reveal the outlined text "HEMDALE" The arms of the "H" are extended to form a rounded rectangle around the text. Below it is the word "presents".
3rd logo (1987-1993)[]
On a black background, an orange "H" spins first, then comes a blue "E" spinning, a yellow "M" spinning, a green "D" spinning, a pinkish purple "A" spinning, a red "L" spinning and a blue "E" comes spinning last and they all turn white. After they turn white, the letters spread out that reveals "HEMDALE" and then a rainbow line appears between and "FILM CORPORATION" below the line. On some films, the word, "PICTURES" would be in place in the word "FILM".
4th logo (1993-1995)[]
On a black background, we see the golden text:
COMMUNICATIONS
with the "H" and "E" larger than the other letters. The logo shines.
Music/Sounds[]
1st logo[]
A baroque-sounding synthesized harpsichord piece in C-minor. Sometimes, it is silent.
2nd logo[]
None.
3rd logo[]
A wonderful 7-note synthesized brass piece when the letters spin: C (H), G (E), High C (M), F (D), B flat (A), High F (L) and High G (E), composed by Joel Goldsmith (son of Jerry Goldsmith). It also has a synthesizer going off like an alarm in background. Then follows by a nature-oriented synthesized note with a synthesized magic-like shining sound when the letters spread, followed by a majestic horn fanfare with bells mixed in it which becomes synthesized, ending with 3 orchestra hits. Sometimes, the logo is silent.
4th logo[]
None or the opening theme of the film/trailer.
Scare Factor[]
1st logo[]
Low to medium. The dark atmosphere and strange music can scare some.
2nd logo[]
Low. The dark atmosphere might not sit well with a few, but it's harmless. If you thought this was cool, wait until you see the 3rd logo...
3rd logo[]
None, unless the dark atmosphere unsettles you. The fanfare sounds amazing, the animation is really good, and it is a favorite of many.
4th logo[]
Low to medium, depending on the theme.
Videos[]
Gallery[]
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