channel 4 on air identity style guide
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Channel 4 On Air Identity Style Guide28th January 2005TRANSCRIPT
28th January 2005
On Air IdentityStyle Guide
2On air identity style guide
1 On air identity style guide
1.1 On air typography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031.1.1 Introduction1.1.2 Type area for end of part and promo endboard 1.1.3 End of part1.1.4 Promo endboard1.1.5 Promo endboard - Aston type positions1.1.6 Promo endboard with sponsorship logo1.1.7 Promo endboard - Channel 4 / E4 cross-promotion1.1.8 Half frame credits panel with video1.1.9 Half and third frame 4x3 credits panel with video1.1.10 Half frame credits panel no video1.1.11 Half frame credits panel with transparency1.1.12 Multi channel menu1.1.13 Credits lozenge1.1.14 Full frame public announcement1.1.15 Full frame emergency menu1.1.16 Half frame and full frame product promotion
1.2 Notes on making promo endboards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251.2.1 Choosing promo endboard images1.2.2 Promo endboard images to avoid1.2.3 Fill type A - images from the programme1.2.4 Fill type B - images not from the programme
1.3 Notes on making opticals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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C4 Headline is the standardfont for on air graphics.
There are four type sizes for most on air graphicssituations:
1.1.1 Introduction
type size A
type size B
type size C
type size D
Usage: timing, title and otherinformation where there is asmall word count and a lot ofspace. This type size is not tobe used on 4x3 graphics.
Usage: timing, title and otherinformation where words aretoo long or numerous to usetype size A. Type that wouldbe in type size A on a 16x9frame becomes type size B ona 4x3 frame.
Usage: timing, title and otherinformation where words aretoo long or numerous to usetype size A or B.
Usage: the single or doubleline URL. Incidentalinformation on panels andpublic announcements.Timing and title informationwhere space is extremelylimited.
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1.1.1 Introduction
type size
A
B
C
D
Clarity measurements
Height: 42
Width & character space: 100
Height: 36
Width & character space: 100
Height: 28
Width & character space: 100
Height: 25
Width & character space: 100
Aston measurements
Height: 33 lines
Leading offset: 5 lines
Global width offset: -8
Height: 29 lines
Leading offset: 2 lines
Global width offset: -8
Height: 22 lines
Leading offset: 5 lines
Global width offset: -10
Height: 18 lines
Leading offset: 5 lines
Global width offset: -2
PC measurements(when a tv frame is 1024 x 576 pixels)
Size: 47.29 pt
Leading: 52.02 pt (point size x 1.1)
Size: 41.26 pt
Leading: 45.39 pt (point size x 1.1)
Size: 31.43 pt
Leading: 34.57 pt (point size x 1.1)
Size: 26.65 pt
Leading: 29.32 pt (point size x 1.1)
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1.1.2 Type area for end of part and promo endboard
The typography on end ofparts and promo endboardshas to fit into the area definedhere by a white panel.
Type will then fall within titlesafe and will not interferewith the resolving 4 logo onthe right.
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1.1.3 End of part
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size D
type size B
type size D
The logo wipes the title onbut the URL is on for theentire duration of thesequence.
Type size A is the preferredchoice, but where there arelots of words, the title dropsto type size B.
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1.1.4 Promo endboard
type size A
type size D
type size D
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size D
type size B
type size D
The logo wipes on the titleand timing information butthe URL and additional linessuch as Network Premiere areon for the entire duration ofthe sequence.
All time information is in C4on air blue: R-0 / G-117 / B-144
Blocks of type which containtiming and title informationshould always have aconstant type size andleading.
If it is necessary to create anew arrangement of type,follow the colour, size andleading principles detailedabove. The URL should nevermove. The timing and titleblock of type should bepositioned slightly abovecentre of frame.
Type size A is the preferredchoice, but where there arelots of words, the title dropsto type size B.
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1.1.4 Promo endboard
type size B
type size D
type size C
type size D
type size A
type size D
All timing and titleinformation relating to bothshows should be set with thesame type size and leading.The space between the twopieces of programmeinformation should be acomplete line space in thechosen type size.
Phrases like After Friends andNext refer to timing, so theyare in C4 on air blue: R-0 / G-117 / B-144
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1.1.5 Promo endboard - Aston type positions
x113 y267x113 y319
x113 y518
x113 y76
x113 y240x113 y292x113 y345
x113 y518
x113 y217x113 y269x113 y322x113 y374
x113 y518
x113 y220x113 y265x113 y312x113 y357
113 y518
The x position for allendboard type is 113.
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1.1.5 Promo endboard - Aston type positions
x113 y185x113 y231x113 y276
x113 y368x113 y413
x113 y518
x113 y191x113 y226x113 y261
x113 y331x113 y364x113 y399
x113 y518
x113 y267x113 y319
x113 y518
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1.1.6 Promo endboard with sponsorship logo
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size D
type size D
type size A
Normally a sponsorship logogoes top left.
Additional information, suchas Network Premiere, goestop left.
In this case, sponsorshiplogos go to the bottom, onthe same baseline and to theright of the URL.
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1.1.7 Promo endboard - Channel 4 / E4 cross-promotion
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size D
type size B
type size D
type size B
type size D
The Channel 4 and the E4 logos animate intoposition, wiping on the titleand timing information.
The URL and additional linessuch as Network Premiereexist behind the logoanimation, but are present for the entire sequence andare not wiped on.
The double-logo animationprovides a window onto asingle image. It is incorrect toput one image into the C4logo and another into the E4 logo.
When shows on bothchannels are being promoted:
Channel 4 informationfollows the usual colour rules: Programme title in black.Timing information inC4 on air blue: R-0 / G-117 / B-144
All E4 information - timingand title, is in E4 on air purple:R-109 / G-29 / B-125
All timing and titleinformation relating to bothshows should be set with thesame type size and leading.The space between the twopieces of programmeinformation should be acomplete line space in thechosen type size.
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1.1.8 Half frame credits panel with video
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size D
type size B
type size D
Type size A is the preferredchoice.
When necessary, the URL cansplit over two lines. The linebreaks after the forwardslash. The baseline is thesame for the single anddouble line URL, so that theadditional line is above thestandard line.
When the title is slightlyoutside title safe using typesize A, drop to type size B.
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1.1.8 Half frame credits panel with video
type size C
type size D
type size C
type size D
type size C
type size D
type size C
type size D
The preferred option is oneline of timing information andone line for the title. This hasbeen achieved here by usingtype size C.
For these very long titles, twolines at type size C arerequired.
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1.1.9 Half and third frame 4x3 credits panel with video
type size B
type size D
type size C
type size D
type size C
type size D
type size D
type size D
In a 4x3 frame, type ata given size will beproportionally bigger than itis in a 16x9 frame. Therefore,type size A should NEVER beused on any 4x3 panels, evenif there is space to use it.
When there is a small numberof words, the timing and titleinformation can go in type size B. Otherwise, use type size C or D.
The URL always stays in type size D.
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1.1.10 Half frame credits panel no video
type size B
type size D
type size B
type size D
type size B
type size D
type size C
type size D
When there is a lot of writteninformation, the video panelcan be removed.
Type size B is the likelychoice.
With a very large amount ofinformation, use type size C.
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1.1.10 Half frame credits panel no video
type size D
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size D C4Text Medium
type size D
type size A
type size DC4Text Medium
type size D
Incidental information is theonly type on air that is set inC4 Text Medium and not C4Headline.
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1.1.11 Half frame credits panel with transparency
When credits are suppliedwith the type on the left andover full frame live action, itmay desirable to usetransparent panels.
All type remains 100% opaque.
The white panel has 70%opacity.
Video panels cannot be usedover transparent white panels.
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1.1.12 Multi channel menu
E4 on air purple:R-109 / G-29 / B-125
FilmFour on air red:R-239 / G-18 / B-9
Standard menu colours
Two or three channels can befeatured in a multi channelmenu.
Channel 4 should always beat the end of the sequence.
Example orders:
E4 > FilmFour > Channel 4
E4 > More 4 > Channel 4
E4 > Channel 4
More 4 > Channel 4
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1.1.12 Multi channel menu
intro show 1
outroshow 2
50F 75F
88F
88F
75F 100F13F
SP
IN
intro show 1 show 3 outro
show 2
50F
SP
IN
SP
IN
75F
88F 88F
75F 99F75F
101F
13F 13F
Two show menu timing total menu duration 313 frames
Three show menu timing total menu duration 400 frames
A show clip is fully displayedwith the show title at fullenlargement for 75 frames. The 13 frame 3d spinsbetween shows are additionalto this.
The 13 frame 3d spinsbetween shows occur as thetype zooms out on theoutgoing clip and zooms in onthe incoming clip.
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1.1.13 Credits lozenge
The lozenge requires a non-standard type size. Thistype size - smaller than typesize D - is used on both oneand two line lozenges.
Lozenge panels are alwaysthe same size. They aredisplayed at 80% opacity.
Top right is the preferredposition but the lozenge cansit in any of the corners.
When the lozenge is on theright, the text ranges left inthe panel.
All time information is in C4on air blue: R-0 / G-117 / B-144
When the lozenge is on theleft, the text ranges right inthe panel.
Note that with this two lineURL, the letters align rightand not the forward slash.
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1.1.14 Full frame public announcement
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size A
type size D C4Text Medium
type size D
Generic backgrounds shouldbe made from one of thethree supplied logo loops.
Sponsorship logos need to becut out so that a white panelis not revealed when the logoshapes pass underneath it.
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1.1.15 Full frame emergency menu
type size A
type size D
type size A
type size D
One-show or two-show statictext menus can be madeusing the logo loopbackground.
Three show full frameemergency menus should beavoided.
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1.1.16 Half frame and full frame product promotion
A set of templates areprovided so that flat imagesof the product’s cover can becomped into a 3dvisualisation.
The type position is the samefor both half frame and fullframe versions of the productpromotion.
The baseline is the same forthe single and double lineURL, so that the additionalline is above the standardline. When there is a two lineURL, the telephone number israised so that the standardgap between URL andtelephone number ismaintained.
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In choosing the fill, ask: is thefill instantly recognisable anddoes the fill have aninteresting relationship withthe programme?
A smooth transition into thefive second endboard can beachieved by beginning the fillshot before the endboardsequence begins. In the topframe below for example, itmay advantageous to see twoseconds of the crowd shot fullframe before the endboardbegins, so that the crowd shotis used in total for sevenseconds.
A single, continuous shottends to make a betterendboard fill than a series ofedited shots.
1.2 Notes on making promo endboards
fill type AMoving or still images fromthe programme.
fill type BMoving or still images from asource other than theprogramme itself.
Promos end with a five secondlogo and type sequence. Thereare six logo animations tochoose from.
The logo animation can revealimages from the programme -fill type A or from elsewhere -fill type B.
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1.2.1 Choosing promo endboard images
The mattes do not create avery big image window, soimages which are simple work best.
Images which arepredominantly one colourwork well.
Images made up of multiplesare good.
Extreme close-ups are likelyto work. If there is a focalpoint like an eye, select thebest logo animation andmake crop adjustments toreveal this detail within thelogo fill.
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Avoid complex, varied images.Mid shots containing three orfour characters for exampleare unlikely to work.
White areas in image fills willnot contrast from the whitebackground and therefore thelogo will not be clear.
1.2.2 Promo endboard images to avoid
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1.2.3 Fill type A - images from the programme
These Big Brother titles aremonochromatic anddistinctive. Even a croppedsection of the images areclearly identifiable.
This combination of fill andmatte produces a two stagereveal: As the logo wipesacross Dermot is revealed.When the logo resolves onlyflickering monitors are visible.
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1.2.4 Fill type B - images not from the programme
When choosing still images,avoid subjects which areobviously in motion. A still ofa running horse is not good,as one wants to see itrunning. On the other hand,this still of footsteps in sandlooks good.
If one is considering fill type B, a relevant still ormoving fill may be found onthe supplied endboard fillstape, which has both still andmoving images organisedthematically.
When using a still image as afill, it can be helpful to put aslight drifting motion on theimage behind the matte. Thismight be a zoom in or zoomout, or a slight move up,down, left or right. Thesedrifts are not alwaysnecessary and should beapplied very subtly. Whendeciding in which directionthe fill image should move,the direction and pace of thelogo animation should beconsidered.
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1.3 Notes on making opticals
An optical is a one secondanimation which shows thenine blocks of the Channel 4logo coming together, forminga perfect 3d logo, and thenbreaking apart.
Opticals are made by choosinga logo animation matte fromthe selection provided, andcombining this with a fill. Thefill can be a moving image or astill image.
The background for opticals(the area without video fill) isalways white.
The notes about choosingpromo endboard images onpages 23-27 of this guide arealso relevant when choosingopticals images.
It is important to rememberthat the image within anoptical should be instantlyrecognisable.