Digital Factory
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Background
Digital Factory was created in 2000 by renowned French filmmaker Luc Besson. It handles post-production of EuropaCorp's films, as well as producing visual effects for other film companies.
(March 29, 2000-)
Logo: On a black background, we see the stacked words "DIGITAL FACTORY" rotating and zooming out. A flash occurs, which originates an expanding starfield and a golden oval with four curved lines (which sometimes appears to be more yellow) zooms in to the screen, along with the text. The starfield disappears from view when the oval and text settle, and the oval spins for a few seconds.
FX/SFX: All CGI, likely done in-house.
Music/Sounds: A whoosh, then a dramatic airy sound, followed by a beam sound during the flash, then a "thud" sound and finally an action-themed orchestra tune. Depending on the print, it may be higher or lower pitched.
Availability: It is most common on EuropaCorp films, usually appearing before said logo (although it debuted on its own, alongside a custom variant of the ARP Sélection logo, on Taxi 2).
Legacy: The sudden appearances and sounds can be seizure inducing.
