CHOT-DT

Background

CHOT-DT is a Television Affiliate serving in Quebec, Canada in the region of L'outaouais that was founded in 1978.

1st ID (1978-1982)

Visuals: On a black background, a square rises onto the screen with a white trail going with it, then shining particles appear from the upper and lower area of the square to reveal the words "CHOT-TV" in white. Then the text rises and two circles slide onto the screen with a white trail following them aswell. Then the shining particles start to flash inside the circles to reveal "10 cable" and "40 canal" and finally the "CHOT-TV" text glows in blue.

Technique: Analog computer animation.

Audio: A rising long note that transitions to a 19-note happy jingle with the final note being extended as well.

2nd ID (1982-1984)

Visuals: On a 360° snowy background, there is the callsign "CHOT-TV" in white with its shadow carved out of a white and blue square, "Canal 40", "Cable 10" and "TV" are also in the box. Then that box and all of the text zooms out to reveal "Au rythme de gens de L'outaouais" in beat of the jingle.

Technique: Analog computer animation.

Audio: A group of French people singing "CHOT, Au rythme de gens de L'outaouais!"

3rd ID (1984-1990)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a purple floor with some words imprinted on it, along with the logo's shadow. The silver letters "CHOT" with the letter "O" in a filled TV tube shape, float around. As they settle in the center, RGB lines slide from left to right, leaving a mark on the words with a word "tv". The background fades to black, and the letters move to the right. White text "CANAL 40" zooms out above, and the white text "Câble 10"

Technique: CGI and computer animation.

Audio: An upbeat fast-temped violin and woodwind tune, followed by a group of people singing "CHOT, Canal 40, et Câble 10!"