Crest Video Systems

Leader (1981)


Visuals: On a black background, there is a curvy line wrapping around four circles. Next to the on-print logo is the text "CREST VIDEO SYSTEMS", and below both the on-print logo and the text the following text:

CHROMA Q 2   VIDEO CONVERSION

All of the aforementioned elements are in white. A square outline is also seen expanding, revealing the stacked text "PICTURE START" on a  background. The picture inside of the square outline cuts to a countdown similar to that of the SMPTE Universal Leader. Once the "3" portion of the countdown is complete, the rest of the leader fades out as the square outline changes to and shows the text "Q2" on a black background.

Technique: Cel animation.

Audio: None.

Availability: The leader was spotted in a 16mm print of The Wave, which can be seen here.