Blay Video

Logo description by StephenCezar15 Logo capture and editions by robatsea2009 and Livin'

Background: Andre Blay Corporation was a video software company founded in 1981 by the titular former head honcho of Magnetic Video. The company released videocassettes under the "Blay Video" brand. In early 1982, Embassy Communications acquired the company, and Blay was appointed chairman/CEO of Embassy Home Entertainment.

(1981?-1982)

Logo: A neon orange circle surrounded by white glitter zooms out on a black background. After it zooms out, two red/orange/white gradient comets fly by theBlay Video (1981?) circle all at once, with one on the top edge and one on the bottom edge. We suddenly cut to the circle that now has a curved rectangle on top of it that says "Blay VIDEO" on it. The object then flashes, and becomes a bronze pendant. Glowing an orange aura, it shines from left to right.

FX/SFX/Cheesy Factor: Typical early 80's effects. Also, after the comets streak through the circle, it jarringly cuts to the glowing orange version of the finished product, which automatically RUINS the logo.

Music/Sounds: A synth orchestra fanfare.

Availability: Extremely rare, as the company barely lasted a year. It can be found on its releases, which are so hard to find, you can consider going on a treasure hunt for it. The image seen here was captured from a VHS of the film Revenge starring Joan Collins. Some Blay videos might have the Embassy logo at the beginning of the tape.

Scare Factor: Low. The effects may get to some.