Video Presidente (Warning Screens)

1st Logo (Mid-Late 1980's)


Visuals: On a light green background, we see the following text in yellow aligned to the left scrolling up:

Translation: ANY FULL OR PARTIAL DISCLOSURE, PUBLIC DISPLAY, EDITION, ADDITION, DISTRIBUTION, SALE OR MAKING OF COPIES FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES OF THIS VIDEO CASSETTE IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE PRIOR AND EXPRESS PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER. THE COMMISSION OF ANY OF THESE ACTS CONSTITUTES A CRIME AND VIOLATION OF LAW 23 OF 1982 (COPYRIGHT) AND WILL LEAD TO SERIOUS CRIMINAL AND CIVIL SANCTIONS PROVIDED FOR IN THE SAME LAW AND IN DECREE 3116 OF 1984.

Technique: The text scrolling up.

Audio: A droning haunted synth theme, which continues to the logo.

Availability: Seen on early Video Presidente releases in Colombia.

2nd Logo (Late 1980's-Early 1990's)


Visuals: On a zooming space background, we see the word " Times New Roman " in lime green blinking, followed by the following text (also in lime green) scrolling up:

Translation: WARNING In accordance with Law 23 of 1982 (Copyright) and regulatory decree 3116 of 1984, this videocassette has been marketed EXCLUSIVELY for private and domestic use, its total or partial reproduction, copying, dissemination and public or collective exhibition being prohibited. ITS EXHIBITION IN ANY CLOSED CIRCUIT SYSTEM, "COMMUNITY VIDEO" OR SIMILAR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Incurring in any of these acts will carry serious criminal and civil penalties in accordance with the law. Made the legal deposit in the Ministry of Government, National Directorate of Copyright, as provided by article 207 of law 23 of 1982. © PRESIDENT CIRCUIT LTD.

Technique: Chyron effects.

Audio: An exposed rock theme, which continues from the logo.

Availability: Seen on later Video Presidente releases in Colombia.