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== Fading Rainbow == |
== Fading Rainbow == |
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=== Description === |
=== Description === |
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* Tapes with this ending had this follow the static |
* Tapes with this ending had this follow the static, usually on some tapes from a few duplicators that used thermal magnetic duplication (TMD) systems from Otari. On known tapes where it goes all the way down, a rumbling sound is heard in the linear track. Some tapes with this ending may not have static preceding it at all. The look of it sometimes varied by tape; a few examples are shown in the gallery below. |
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=== Known duplicators that used this ending === |
=== Known duplicators that used this ending === |
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* Cassette Productions (seen on most tapes) |
* Cassette Productions (seen on most tapes) |
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* Duplication Factory (seen on one known pressing each of The Buttercream Gang (by Feature Films for Families) |
* Duplication Factory (seen on one known pressing each of The Buttercream Gang (by Feature Films for Families), Hometime How-To Clinic (Quick-Reference Video Guide): Underground Sprinklers, and Hometime "How-To" Video Guide: Finish Carpentry - Installation and Finishing) |
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* MediaCopy (seen on |
* MediaCopy (seen on several tapes with "TMDSP" or "TMDEP" in the printings, although this was usually uncommon on tapes printed in late 1990 or later) |
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* Mirror Image Duplication Services (seen on |
* Mirror Image Duplication Services (seen on some tapes, mainly at the beginning of the tape) |
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* New Age Video/Alpha Video Distributors (seen on some tapes, usually over a silent red screen test pattern) |
* New Age Video/Alpha Video Distributors (seen on some tapes, usually over a silent red screen test pattern) |
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* Premiere Video (seen mostly on EP/SLP mode tapes, but it also sometimes appeared on SP mode tapes) |
* Premiere Video (seen mostly on EP/SLP mode tapes, but it also sometimes appeared on SP mode tapes) |
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* Promotional Video Duplicators (seen on |
* Promotional Video Duplicators (seen on one known pressing of Charlton Heston Celebrity Shoot) |
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* Resolution Video Production and Duplication (seen on |
* Resolution Video Production and Duplication (seen on one known pressing of Where the Wild Things Are (by New Video) as well as one known copy each of "For Your Consideration" copies of Anatomy of 9/11 and Napoleon, by A&E) |
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* Simitar Entertainment (seen on numerous tapes) |
* Simitar Entertainment (seen on numerous tapes) |
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* TBD (seen on a few tapes by Platinum Disc Corporation printed in the USA from 1998-2001) |
* TBD (seen on a few tapes by Platinum Disc Corporation printed in the USA from 1998-2001) |
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* TBD (seen on one known pressing of Golden Grahams Classic Book Videos!: Treasure Island) |
* TBD (seen on one known pressing of Golden Grahams Classic Book Videos!: Treasure Island, by Children's Video of America, Inc.) |
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* TBD (seen on one known pressing of Rudolph's Lessons for Life, by Montgomery Ward) |
* TBD (seen on one known pressing of Rudolph's Lessons for Life, by Montgomery Ward) |
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* TBD (seen on one known demo pressing of Collision Course, by HBO Video) |
* TBD (seen on one known demo pressing of Collision Course, by HBO Video) |
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* TBD (seen on a few tapes by METACOM) |
* TBD (seen on a few tapes by METACOM) |
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* TBD (seen on one known pressing of It's a Wonderful Life, by Video Communications Inc.) |
* TBD (seen on one known pressing of It's a Wonderful Life, by Video Communications Inc.) |
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* Vaughn Communications Inc. (seen on some tapes by Simitar Entertainment, as well as one known copy of Music Magic Video Library: Rhythm, by Silver Burdett Ginn) |
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* Vaughn Communications Inc. (seen on some tapes by Simitar Entertainment) |
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=== Gallery === |
=== Gallery === |
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File:FR5.png |
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File:FR6.png |
File:FR6.png |
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File:FR7.png |
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* Cassette Productions (seen for a brief instant on one known copy of Meet John Doe, by Bridgestone Group) |
* Cassette Productions (seen for a brief instant on one known copy of Meet John Doe, by Bridgestone Group) |
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* Celebrity Duplicating Services (seen on one known 1989 pressing of Bugs Bunny, by Unicon Communications) |
* Celebrity Duplicating Services (seen on one known 1989 pressing of Bugs Bunny, by Unicon Communications) |
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* The Congress Video Group (seen on one known 1987 pressing of Life with Father) |
* The Congress Video Group (seen on one known copy each of a 1986 pressing of The Little Princess, as well as a 1987 pressing of Life with Father) |
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* Diamond Entertainment Corporation (seen on one known 1991 pressing of Bugs Bunny) |
* Diamond Entertainment Corporation (seen on one known 1991 pressing of Bugs Bunny) |
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* HMG Digital Technologies Corporation (seen on some tapes, mainly EP/SLP mode tapes although it sometimes appeared on SP mode tapes) |
* HMG Digital Technologies Corporation (seen on some tapes, mainly EP/SLP mode tapes although it sometimes appeared on SP mode tapes) |
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* Rank Video Services America (seen on one known 1993 pressing of Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, preceding the white screen test pattern) |
* Rank Video Services America (seen on one known 1993 pressing of Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, preceding the white screen test pattern) |
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* TBD (seen on |
* TBD (seen on one known pressing of a ''Really Wild Animals'' screening cassette, by Columbia TriStar Home Video) |
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* TBD (seen on one known 1987 pressing of Daffy Duck, by Kid Flicks) |
* TBD (seen on one known 1987 pressing of Daffy Duck, by Kid Flicks) |
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* TBD (seen on |
* TBD (seen on one known pressing of Sewing with Nancy: Suede - Ultra Fun to Sew) |
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* Technicolor Video Services (seen on some tapes by Burbank Video and Video Treasures, including some 1994 pressings) |
* Technicolor Video Services (seen on some tapes by Burbank Video and Video Treasures, including some 1994 pressings) |
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* Trans-Atlantic Video (seen on one known 1988 pressing of Daffy Duck) |
* Trans-Atlantic Video (seen on one known 1988 pressing of Daffy Duck) |
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=== Known duplicators that used this ending === |
=== Known duplicators that used this ending === |
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* Allied Vaughn (seen on some tapes) |
* Allied Vaughn (seen on some tapes) |
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* Alpha Video Distributors (seen on some tapes) |
* Alpha Video Distributors/Alpha Home Entertainment (seen on some tapes) |
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* Celebrity Duplicating Services (seen on some tapes) |
* Celebrity Duplicating Services (seen on some tapes) |
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* Central Video (seen on some tapes where the printings just say the title |
* Central Video (seen on some tapes where the printings just say the title, following the white screen test pattern) |
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* Cine Magnetics Video & Digital Laboratories (seen on |
* Cine Magnetics Video & Digital Laboratories (seen on one known copy each of ''So Smart! Vol. 1'', ''Dr. Rabbit Comes to School'', ''Dr. Rabbit and The Legend of Tooth Kingdom'') |
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* Cinram (seen mostly on EP/SLP mode tapes, but it also sometimes appeared on SP mode tapes, such as BBC Video tapes and a few 1997 Barney Home Video Canada tapes) |
* Cinram (seen mostly on EP/SLP mode tapes, but it also sometimes appeared on SP mode tapes, such as BBC Video tapes and a few 1997 Barney Home Video Canada tapes, as well as one known copy of ''It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!'') |
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* Diamond Entertainment Corporation |
* Diamond Entertainment Corporation |
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* MagneTech Corporation (seen on some tapes by Madacy Music Group) |
* MagneTech Corporation (seen on some tapes by Madacy Music Group) |
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* Osborn Video Productions (seen on some tapes) |
* Osborn Video Productions (seen on some tapes) |
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* Premiere Video (seen on some tapes, with it following the static on some other tapes) |
* Premiere Video (seen on some tapes, with it following the static on some other tapes) |
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* Rank Video Services America (seen on a few EP/SLP mode tapes printed in Mexicali, following the white screen test pattern) |
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* TBD (seen on one known pressing each of Porky Pig, and Casper, by Kid Flicks) |
* TBD (seen on one known pressing each of Porky Pig, and Casper, by Kid Flicks) |
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* TBD (seen on some tapes by Platinum Disc Corporation from 2004-2005) |
* TBD (seen on some tapes by Platinum Disc Corporation from 2004-2005) |
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== TBD == |
== TBD == |
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=== Description === |
=== Description === |
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* Several dots appear over a black screen. |
* Several grey dots appear over a black screen. |
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=== Known duplicators that used this ending === |
=== Known duplicators that used this ending === |
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* Technicolor Home Entertainment Services (seen on one known 2005 pressing of Barney: Round and Round We Go, by HIT Entertainment) |
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* Vision Wise (seen on one known pressing of National Lampoon's Blackball, by First Look Home Entertainment) |
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=== Gallery === |
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File:White Screen and Black Vertical Lines.png |
File:White Screen and Black Vertical Lines.png |
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File:9e55f92e-6814-4d4e-821b-1f2b28bed966.gif |
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Latest revision as of 05:27, 19 August 2024
Fading Rainbow[edit]
Description[edit]
- Tapes with this ending had this follow the static, usually on some tapes from a few duplicators that used thermal magnetic duplication (TMD) systems from Otari. On known tapes where it goes all the way down, a rumbling sound is heard in the linear track. Some tapes with this ending may not have static preceding it at all. The look of it sometimes varied by tape; a few examples are shown in the gallery below.
Known duplicators that used this ending[edit]
- Cassette Productions (seen on most tapes)
- Duplication Factory (seen on one known pressing each of The Buttercream Gang (by Feature Films for Families), Hometime How-To Clinic (Quick-Reference Video Guide): Underground Sprinklers, and Hometime "How-To" Video Guide: Finish Carpentry - Installation and Finishing)
- MediaCopy (seen on several tapes with "TMDSP" or "TMDEP" in the printings, although this was usually uncommon on tapes printed in late 1990 or later)
- Mirror Image Duplication Services (seen on some tapes, mainly at the beginning of the tape)
- New Age Video/Alpha Video Distributors (seen on some tapes, usually over a silent red screen test pattern)
- Premiere Video (seen mostly on EP/SLP mode tapes, but it also sometimes appeared on SP mode tapes)
- Promotional Video Duplicators (seen on one known pressing of Charlton Heston Celebrity Shoot)
- Resolution Video Production and Duplication (seen on one known pressing of Where the Wild Things Are (by New Video) as well as one known copy each of "For Your Consideration" copies of Anatomy of 9/11 and Napoleon, by A&E)
- Simitar Entertainment (seen on numerous tapes)
- TBD (seen on a few tapes by Platinum Disc Corporation printed in the USA from 1998-2001)
- TBD (seen on one known pressing of Golden Grahams Classic Book Videos!: Treasure Island, by Children's Video of America, Inc.)
- TBD (seen on one known pressing of Rudolph's Lessons for Life, by Montgomery Ward)
- TBD (seen on one known demo pressing of Collision Course, by HBO Video)
- TBD (seen on a few tapes by METACOM)
- TBD (seen on one known pressing of It's a Wonderful Life, by Video Communications Inc.)
- Vaughn Communications Inc. (seen on some tapes by Simitar Entertainment, as well as one known copy of Music Magic Video Library: Rhythm, by Silver Burdett Ginn)
Gallery[edit]
Shuffling Color Bars[edit]
Description[edit]
- Sometimes, this was shown in black and white, or with color static.
Known duplicators that used this ending[edit]
- Allied Digital Technologies (seen on some 1996-1998 tapes from clients inherited from HMG Digital Technologies Corporation)
- Cassette Productions (seen for a brief instant on one known copy of Meet John Doe, by Bridgestone Group)
- Celebrity Duplicating Services (seen on one known 1989 pressing of Bugs Bunny, by Unicon Communications)
- The Congress Video Group (seen on one known copy each of a 1986 pressing of The Little Princess, as well as a 1987 pressing of Life with Father)
- Diamond Entertainment Corporation (seen on one known 1991 pressing of Bugs Bunny)
- HMG Digital Technologies Corporation (seen on some tapes, mainly EP/SLP mode tapes although it sometimes appeared on SP mode tapes)
- Rank Video Services America (seen on one known 1993 pressing of Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, preceding the white screen test pattern)
- TBD (seen on one known pressing of a Really Wild Animals screening cassette, by Columbia TriStar Home Video)
- TBD (seen on one known 1987 pressing of Daffy Duck, by Kid Flicks)
- TBD (seen on one known pressing of Sewing with Nancy: Suede - Ultra Fun to Sew)
- Technicolor Video Services (seen on some tapes by Burbank Video and Video Treasures, including some 1994 pressings)
- Trans-Atlantic Video (seen on one known 1988 pressing of Daffy Duck)
- Video Cassette Duplicating Corp. (seen on some tapes by Burbank Video and Video Treasures)
- Video Technology Services (seen on one known 1988 demo pressing of The Milagro Beanfield War, by MCA Home Video)
- West Coast Video Duplicating, Inc. (seen on one known Simon Marketing copy of The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners, by Random House Home Video)
Gallery[edit]
Static Roll[edit]
Description[edit]
- It looks different depending on the tape and/or what machine the tape is being played on.
- While it was normally used at the end of tapes, some tapes had it at the beginning and some may have had it at both the beginning and end.
- On some tapes, it may appear abruptly at the beginning, middle and/or end.
Known duplicators that used this ending[edit]
- Allied Vaughn (seen on some tapes)
- Alpha Video Distributors/Alpha Home Entertainment (seen on some tapes)
- Celebrity Duplicating Services (seen on some tapes)
- Central Video (seen on some tapes where the printings just say the title, following the white screen test pattern)
- Cine Magnetics Video & Digital Laboratories (seen on one known copy each of So Smart! Vol. 1, Dr. Rabbit Comes to School, Dr. Rabbit and The Legend of Tooth Kingdom)
- Cinram (seen mostly on EP/SLP mode tapes, but it also sometimes appeared on SP mode tapes, such as BBC Video tapes and a few 1997 Barney Home Video Canada tapes, as well as one known copy of It Was My Best Birthday Ever, Charlie Brown!)
- Diamond Entertainment Corporation
- MagneTech Corporation (seen on some tapes by Madacy Music Group)
- Matrix Video Duplication Corporation (seen on most tapes, sometimes following four minutes of black screen)
- Mirror Image Duplication Services (seen on numerous tapes by Sterling Entertainment Group)
- Nu Skin Duplication (seen on one known pressing of Jacob Have I Loved, by Feature Films for Families)
- Osborn Video Productions (seen on some tapes)
- Premiere Video (seen on some tapes, with it following the static on some other tapes)
- Rank Video Services America (seen on a few EP/SLP mode tapes printed in Mexicali, following the white screen test pattern)
- TBD (seen on one known pressing each of Porky Pig, and Casper, by Kid Flicks)
- TBD (seen on some tapes by Platinum Disc Corporation from 2004-2005)
- TBD (seen on one known 1998 pressing of Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life, by Strand Releasing Home Video)
- TBD (seen on one known 2001 pressing of Psycho Beach Party, by Strand Releasing Home Video)
- TBD (seen on one known pressing of Dinotopia, by Artisan Home Entertainment)
- TBD (seen on a few Sony Music Entertainment releases during the 1990s)
- TBD (seen on some tapes by Front Row Entertainment)
- TBD (seen on one known pressing of El Albañil/Como Mexico No Hay Dos, by Lobo Pictures)
- TBD (seen on one known pressing of Wish You Were Dead, by Spartan Home Entertainment)
- TBD (seen on one known pressing of VideoTours: Biltmore Estate)
- Technicolor Video Services (occasionally seen on a few tapes)
- The Video-Matic Group (seen on one known pressing of Family First)
- WRS Motion Picture & Video Laboratory (seen on some tapes)
TBD[edit]
Description[edit]
- Several grey dots appear over a black screen.
Known duplicators that used this ending[edit]
- Technicolor Home Entertainment Services (seen on one known 2005 pressing of Barney: Round and Round We Go, by HIT Entertainment)
- Vision Wise (seen on one known pressing of National Lampoon's Blackball, by First Look Home Entertainment)
Gallery[edit]
TBD[edit]
Description[edit]
- Black vertical lines appear over a white screen.
Known duplicators that used this ending[edit]
- TBD (seen on one known pressing of My Man Godfrey, by Hal Roach Studios)
- VCA/Technicolor Duplicating Corp. (seen on one known 1986 pressing each of Flight of the Navigator, Sleeping Beauty, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, by Walt Disney Home Video)
Gallery[edit]
TBD[edit]
Description[edit]
- This appears on some tapes from Japan. The following Japanese text appears over a black screen accompanied by a tone:
お知らせ
この音声信号は品質管理用の
信号であります.
(異常ではありません)
In English, this translates to the following:
Notice
This audio signal is used for quality control.
It's a signal.
(This is not abnormal)
Known duplicators that used this ending[edit]
- TBD
