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=== Background ===
===Background===
'''Glass Eye Pix''' is an American Independent Film Production Company based off of New York City centered around horror. The company was founded in 1985 (though the company's first film was made in 1980) by Larry Fessenden so he can copyright his own films.
'''Glass Eye Pix''' is an American Independent Film Production Company based off of New York City centered around horror. The company was founded in 1985 (though the company's first film was made in 1980) by Larry Fessenden so he can copyright his own films.


{{ImageTOC
=== 1st Logo (2002) ===
|Glass_Eye_Pix_(2002).jpg|1st Logo (December 17, 2002)
|Glass_Eye_Pix_(2007).jpg|2nd Logo (2006-October 17, 2007)
|Glass_Eye_Pix_(2008-2012).png|3rd Logo (December 10, 2008-November 9, 2012)
|Screenshot_2021-05-17_140231.png|4th Logo (June 18-October 1, 2010)
|Glass_Eye_Pix_(2013).png|5th Logo (May 3, 2013)
|Glass_Eye_Pix_(2015-2018).png|6th Logo (2015-2018)
}}

=== 1st Logo (December 17, 2002)===
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
File:Glass Eye Pix (2002).jpg
File:Glass Eye Pix (2002).jpg
File:Glass Eye Pix (2002, Alternate Font).png|Alternate Font
File:Glass Eye Pix (2002, Alternate Font).png|Alternate Font
</gallery>{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnBzkBZi7XE}}
</gallery>{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnBzkBZi7XE}}
'''Logoː''' We see an eye zoom in to us for less than half a second. This shows a blue movie countdown & text that says "Glass Eye Pix" in the typer font. The text wipes away until it nothing but scribbled white, which goes to the right.
'''Visuals:''' There is an eye zoom in to us for less than half a second. This shows a blue movie countdown & text that says "Glass Eye Pix" in the typer font. The text wipes away until it nothing but scribbled white, which goes to the right.


'''Variantː''' On some prints of the movie, the font for the text is different and the logo is darker.
'''Variant:''' On some prints of the movie, the font for the text is different and the logo is darker.


'''FX/SFXː''' The movie Countdown, and the text, all of which are done in 2D Animation.
'''Technique:''' The movie Countdown, and the text, all of which are done in 2D Animation.{{SectionMisuse|Technique}}


'''Music/Soundsː''' A series of noises from the movie projector.
'''Audio:''' A series of noises from the movie projector.


'''Availabilityː''' Rare, as it's only used on ''Searching for the Wendigo''.
'''Availability:''' It's only used on ''Searching for the Wendigo''.


=== 2nd Logo (2006-October 17, 2007)===
'''Legacyː''' This is one of the logos from Glass Eye Pix that uses a movie countdown.

=== 2nd Logo (2006-2007) ===
[[File:Glass Eye Pix (2007).jpg|center|frameless]]{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSQnhIQkJzU}}
[[File:Glass Eye Pix (2007).jpg|center|frameless]]{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSQnhIQkJzU}}
'''Logoː''' We see again a movie countdown. This time, it's black & green. The white text "GLASS EYE PIX" is already shown & black keeps showing on the movie countdown every second (as for the distorted projector back then). When it almost gets to 2 on the countdown, everything turns black & scratchy to the point to where the text is already gone. By the end of the logo, an eye shows up for a second with multiple frames of the eye.
'''Visuals:''' There is again a movie countdown. This time, it's black & green. The white text "GLASS EYE PIX" is already shown & black keeps showing on the movie countdown every second (as for the distorted projector back then). When it almost gets to 2 on the countdown, everything turns black & scratchy to the point to where the text is already gone. By the end of the logo, an eye shows up for a second with multiple frames of the eye.


'''FX/SFXː''' The heavily distorted movie countdown & the eye, done in CGI.
'''Technique:''' The heavily distorted movie countdown & the eye, done in CGI.{{SectionMisuse|Technique}}


'''Music/Soundsː''' The movie countdown noises that are low-toned, & hard-to-tell noises at the end.
'''Audio:''' The movie countdown noises that are low-toned, & hard-to-tell noises at the end.


'''Availabilityː''' It was only used on ''Trigger Man'' (including the 2007 print).
'''Availability:''' It was only used on ''Trigger Man'' (including the 2007 print).


=== 3rd Logo (December 10, 2008-November 9, 2012)===
'''Legacyː''' The distorted movie countdown & rough sounds can creep many out and darkness may also contribute, though this is intentional.

=== 3rd Logo (2008-2012) ===
[[File:Glass Eye Pix (2008-2012).png|center|frameless]]
[[File:Glass Eye Pix (2008-2012).png|center|frameless]]
{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWnWE5FLmjg}}
{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWnWE5FLmjg}}
'''Logoː''' Just a distorted countdown screen with the white text "'''Glass Eye Pix'''" all in B&W.
'''Visuals:''' Just a distorted countdown screen with the white text "'''Glass Eye Pix'''" all in B&W.


'''FX/SFXː''' The Countdown Screen made in CGI.
'''Technique:''' The Countdown Screen made in CGI.{{SectionMisuse|Technique}}


'''Music/Soundsː''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availabilityː''' Uncommon. This was seen on the majority of their films during this period, including ''The Comedy'' and ''Wendy and Lucy''.
'''Availability:''' This was seen on the majority of their films during this period, including ''The Comedy'' and ''Wendy and Lucy''.


===4th Logo (2010)===
===4th Logo (June 18-October 1, 2010)===
[[File:Screenshot_2021-05-17_140231.png|center|227x227px]]{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2kbeqivbj0}}
[[File:Screenshot_2021-05-17_140231.png|center|227x227px]]{{spoiler|{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2kbeqivbj0}}}}
'''Logo:''' Transitioning from the 2nd Scare Flix logo, we see a countdown effect with a bunch of disturbing and gore images in the background. After a while, we see the text "'''GLASS EYE PIX'''" fade in. The logo then suddenly ends.
'''Visuals:''' Transitioning from the 2nd Scare Flix logo, there is a countdown effect with a bunch of disturbing and gore images in the background. After a while, there is the text "'''GLASS EYE PIX'''" fade in. The logo then suddenly ends.


'''FX/SFX:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Soundsː''' A series of strange gore sounds.
'''Audio:''' A series of strange gore sounds.


'''Availability''': This was only used on ''Bitter Feast'' and ''Stake Land''.
'''Availability:''' This was only used on ''Bitter Feast'' and ''Stake Land''.


===5th Logo (May 3, 2013)===
'''Legacy''': The disturbing imagery & the noises can scare some, but this is, again, intentional.

===5th Logo (2013)===
[[File:Glass Eye Pix (2013).png|center|frameless]]
[[File:Glass Eye Pix (2013).png|center|frameless]]
{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3eg8DlB2d4}}
{{Youtube|id=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3eg8DlB2d4}}
'''Logoː''' We see yet another movie countdown colorized in 2 colors, which are black and blue. The text "'''GLASS EYE PIX'''" appears in white as the countdown continues. The text quickly disappears & the logo ends suddenly.
'''Visuals:''' There is yet another movie countdown colorized in 2 colors, which are black and blue. The text "'''GLASS EYE PIX'''" appears in white as the countdown continues. The text quickly disappears & the logo ends suddenly.

'''FX/SFXː''' The movie countdown, and the text, all of which are done in 2D Animation.


'''Technique:''' The movie countdown, and the text, all of which are done in 2D Animation.{{SectionMisuse|Technique}}
'''Music/Soundsː''' A series of strange rubbing noises and other random sounds.


'''Audio:''' A series of strange rubbing noises and other random sounds.
'''Avaiabilityː''' This was only used on ''Beneath''.


'''Availability:''' This was only used on ''Beneath''.
'''Legacyː''' The sounds are very unsettling and the animation doesn't help, though this is an intentional company.


===6th Logo (2015-2018)===
===6th Logo (2015-2018)===
[[File:Glass Eye Pix (2015-2018).png|center|frameless]]
[[File:Glass Eye Pix (2015-2018).png|center|frameless]]
'''Logoː''' It starts off with a black background. Then crystal-like shapes reveal a circle glowing in pink with a drawing of a full moon, as well as the text "GLASS EYE PIX" in a neon font in light blue. The logo zooms out as the neon circle dims, leaving only the outline. Eventually, the neon dims, as well as the text.
'''Visuals:''' It starts off with a black background. Then crystal-like shapes reveal a circle glowing in pink with a drawing of a full moon, as well as the text "GLASS EYE PIX" in a neon font in light blue. The logo zooms out as the neon circle dims, leaving only the outline. Eventually, the neon dims, as well as the text.


'''FX/SFXː''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Soundsː''' Glass shattering at the beginning, and neon light sounds after.
'''Audio:''' Glass shattering at the beginning, and neon light sounds after.


'''Availabilityː''' It was only seen on the sizzle reel [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZqzRkQ5Uvw here].
'''Availability:''' It was only seen on the sizzle reel [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZqzRkQ5Uvw here].


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Latest revision as of 04:14, 11 February 2024



Background

Glass Eye Pix is an American Independent Film Production Company based off of New York City centered around horror. The company was founded in 1985 (though the company's first film was made in 1980) by Larry Fessenden so he can copyright his own films.



1st Logo (December 17, 2002)

Visuals: There is an eye zoom in to us for less than half a second. This shows a blue movie countdown & text that says "Glass Eye Pix" in the typer font. The text wipes away until it nothing but scribbled white, which goes to the right.

Variant: On some prints of the movie, the font for the text is different and the logo is darker.

Technique: The movie Countdown, and the text, all of which are done in 2D Animation. [possible misuse]

Audio: A series of noises from the movie projector.

Availability: It's only used on Searching for the Wendigo.

2nd Logo (2006-October 17, 2007)

Visuals: There is again a movie countdown. This time, it's black & green. The white text "GLASS EYE PIX" is already shown & black keeps showing on the movie countdown every second (as for the distorted projector back then). When it almost gets to 2 on the countdown, everything turns black & scratchy to the point to where the text is already gone. By the end of the logo, an eye shows up for a second with multiple frames of the eye.

Technique: The heavily distorted movie countdown & the eye, done in CGI. [possible misuse]

Audio: The movie countdown noises that are low-toned, & hard-to-tell noises at the end.

Availability: It was only used on Trigger Man (including the 2007 print).

3rd Logo (December 10, 2008-November 9, 2012)

Visuals: Just a distorted countdown screen with the white text "Glass Eye Pix" all in B&W.

Technique: The Countdown Screen made in CGI. [possible misuse]

Audio: None.

Availability: This was seen on the majority of their films during this period, including The Comedy and Wendy and Lucy.

4th Logo (June 18-October 1, 2010)

Visuals: Transitioning from the 2nd Scare Flix logo, there is a countdown effect with a bunch of disturbing and gore images in the background. After a while, there is the text "GLASS EYE PIX" fade in. The logo then suddenly ends.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A series of strange gore sounds.

Availability: This was only used on Bitter Feast and Stake Land.

5th Logo (May 3, 2013)

Visuals: There is yet another movie countdown colorized in 2 colors, which are black and blue. The text "GLASS EYE PIX" appears in white as the countdown continues. The text quickly disappears & the logo ends suddenly.

Technique: The movie countdown, and the text, all of which are done in 2D Animation. [possible misuse]

Audio: A series of strange rubbing noises and other random sounds.

Availability: This was only used on Beneath.

6th Logo (2015-2018)

Visuals: It starts off with a black background. Then crystal-like shapes reveal a circle glowing in pink with a drawing of a full moon, as well as the text "GLASS EYE PIX" in a neon font in light blue. The logo zooms out as the neon circle dims, leaving only the outline. Eventually, the neon dims, as well as the text.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Glass shattering at the beginning, and neon light sounds after.

Availability: It was only seen on the sizzle reel here.
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