West Video (Russia)

1st (known) Logo

(1998-2000)

Logo: A white line zooms and makes a compressed spiral. Then the center of the spiral flashes and it turns into the optical disc. Several lightnings strike the disc as it moves to the side. Two distorted letters "WM" appear over the disc, while the name zooms in with a bright light.

FX/SFX/Cheesy Factor: Very cheap CGI effects.

Music/Sounds: Synthesizer and electricity sounds.

Availability: Uncommon; appeared on the early DVD home releases in Russia.

Scare Factor: Medium to high, because of the ominous atmosphere and sudden electricity.

2nd Logo

(2000-)

Logo: Over the purple cloudy tunnel-like background, a 3D figure is created and glows blue; the background darkens. It is made of intersecting 3D words WEST VIDEO with large "W" lying on the top. A flash appears from behind once the logo is formed.

FX/SFX: The animation in the logo.

Cheesy Factor: The entire thing looks ugly, specifically the colors of the logo. The music also seems to be quite cheesy for the new millenium.

Music/Sounds: Early releases had a bombastic rock theme with 80s-style synths.

Availability: Very common on DVD home releases in Russia. Also made early appearances on a few VHS tapes.

Scare Factor: Minimal, due to the darkness. Additionally, the music may also startle some since it can be pretty loud.