HBO Documentary Films

1st Logo (May 30, 2003)
Logo: On a black BG, the words "HBO" and "DOCUMENTARY FILMS" are separated by a tilted ladder.

Variant: There is a Cinemax-affiliated version, where "DOCUMENTARY FILMS" is moved below and "CINEMAX" takes its place, written in the same font as "HBO".

Technique: None.

Music/Sounds: None.

Availability: Was seen on Capturing the Friedmans.

2nd Logo (Mid 2000s-)
Logo: On a very dark background, the HBO logo and "DOCUMENTARY FILMS" is formed by flying particles. Then the border appears at the left side, separating the HBO logo from other words, fading to the right. The logo zooms out and shines.

Technique: Particles flying and the logo shining.

Music/Sounds: A few rustling sounds.

Availability: Seen on HBO-produced documentaries.