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===Background===
===Background===
'''Harpo Films''' is the film unit of Oprah Winfrey's production company [[Harpo Studios]].
'''Harpo Films''' is the film unit of Oprah Winfrey's production company [[Harpo Studios]].


===1st Logo (October 26, 1997-2010)===
===1st Logo (October 16, 1998-2010)===
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File:Harpo Films (1997).jpeg
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{{Vimeo|id=535078954|title1=Harpo Films Animated Logo}}
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'''Nickname:''' "The Girl", "Young Oprah"


'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see a small square in the middle of the screen with a picture of a young girl sitting on a rocking chair reading a book. The shining words "harpo films" surround the girl.
'''Visuals:''' On a black background, there is a small square in the middle of the screen with a picture of a young girl sitting on a rocking chair reading a book. The shining words "harpo films" surround the girl.

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'''Trivia:''' This logo was designed by Eric J. Smith of Shine Studios along with Imaginary Forces. It is a portrait of Oprah as a young girl reading on the porch of her childhood home in Mississippi.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*The long version of this logo has the camera panning down to the left to reveal the girl on the rocking chair on a porch. Seconds, later, a square surrounds the girl, segueing into the rest of the animation.
*The long version of this logo has the camera panning down to the left to reveal the girl on the rocking chair on a porch. Seconds later, a square surrounds the girl, segueing into the rest of the animation.
*A short version of the above variant exists, starting from when the box surrounds the girl.
*A short version of the above variant exists, starting from when the box surrounds the girl.


'''Technique:''' Mostly live action.
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'''Trivia:''' This logo was designed by Eric J. Smith of Shine Studios. It is a portrait of Oprah as a young girl reading on the porch of her childhood home in Mississippi.


'''FX/SFX:''' The young girl on a rocking chair, the camera panning and the text shining.
'''Audio:''' None or the opening/closing theme of the movie.

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'''Music/Sounds:''' None or the opening theme of the movie.

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'''Availability:''' Seen on films from the company starting with ''Beloved''. Also appeared at the end the 2004 TV movie ''Their Eyes Were Watching God''.

'''Legacy:''' None, it's cute in a way.


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'''Availability:''' Seen on films from the company starting with ''Beloved''. Also appeared at the end of the 2004 TV movie ''Their Eyes Were Watching God''.


===2nd Logo (August 8, 2014-)===
===2nd Logo (August 8, 2014-)===
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File:Harpo Films (2014).png
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File:Harpo Films (2017).png
File:Harpo Films (2017).png
File:OW Films (The Color Purple).webp
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{{Vimeo|id=141691639|title1=Harpo Films}}
{{Vimeo|id=141691639|title1=Harpo Films}}
'''Nickname:''' "Harpo Rings"


'''Logo:''' Same as the current [[Harpo Studios]] logo, but it is silver and gold on a black background. The name has also been changed to "'''HARPO'''FILMS". Also, the rings spin differently towards the end.
'''Visuals:''' Same as the current [[Harpo Studios]] logo, but it is {{color|silver}} and {{color|gold}} on a black background. The name has also been changed to "{{color|silver|'''HARPO'''}}{{color|gold|FILMS}}". Also, the rings spin differently towards the end.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
*On ''When They See Us'', we only see the finished product.
*On ''When They See Us'', we only see the finished product.
*On ''The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'', the logo is still on a white background.
*On ''The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'', the logo is still on a white background.
*On ''The Color Purple'', the text reads "'''OW''' FILMS" instead. Also, the logo is tinted in {{color|purple}}, with the background in a darker shade of {{color|purple}}.


'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the Harpo Studios logo.
'''Technique:''' Same as the Harpo Studios logo.

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'''Music/Sounds:''' A 4-note guitar jingle accompanied by strings. Whooshes are heard throughout. Composed by BAM Studios.


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'''Audio:''' A 4-note guitar jingle accompanied by strings. Whooshes are heard throughout. Composed by BAM Studios.
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' Sometimes, the opening or closing theme of the movie or show is used instead.


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'''Audio Variant:''' Sometimes, the opening or closing theme of the movie or show is used instead.
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'''Availability:''' Current. Can be seen on newer films from the company, such as ''The Hundred-Foot Journey'' and ''Selma''. Can also be seen on TV shows from the company, like ''Greenleaf'', ''Queen Sugar'' and ''David Makes Man''.


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'''Availability:''' Can be seen on newer films from the company, such as ''The Hundred-Foot Journey'', ''Selma'' and ''The Color Purple''. Can also be seen on TV shows from the company, like ''Greenleaf'', ''Queen Sugar'' and ''David Makes Man''.
'''Legacy:''' Same as the Harpo Studios logo.


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Latest revision as of 07:48, 16 January 2024

Credits
Descriptions by
PAV123

Captures by
Eric S. and Sov

Editions by
MatthewLMayfield, Sov and TheRealMarcel2000

Video captures courtesy of
Cassavetesforaday, Digital media resources, Eric S. (LogicSmash) and Broken Saw

Background

Harpo Films is the film unit of Oprah Winfrey's production company Harpo Studios.

1st Logo (October 16, 1998-2010)


Visuals: On a black background, there is a small square in the middle of the screen with a picture of a young girl sitting on a rocking chair reading a book. The shining words "harpo films" surround the girl.

Trivia: This logo was designed by Eric J. Smith of Shine Studios along with Imaginary Forces. It is a portrait of Oprah as a young girl reading on the porch of her childhood home in Mississippi.

Variants:

  • The long version of this logo has the camera panning down to the left to reveal the girl on the rocking chair on a porch. Seconds later, a square surrounds the girl, segueing into the rest of the animation.
  • A short version of the above variant exists, starting from when the box surrounds the girl.

Technique: Mostly live action.

Audio: None or the opening/closing theme of the movie.

Availability: Seen on films from the company starting with Beloved. Also appeared at the end of the 2004 TV movie Their Eyes Were Watching God.

2nd Logo (August 8, 2014-)


Visuals: Same as the current Harpo Studios logo, but it is silver and gold on a black background. The name has also been changed to "HARPOFILMS". Also, the rings spin differently towards the end.

Variants:

  • On When They See Us, we only see the finished product.
  • On The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, the logo is still on a white background.
  • On The Color Purple, the text reads "OW FILMS" instead. Also, the logo is tinted in purple, with the background in a darker shade of purple.

Technique: Same as the Harpo Studios logo.

Audio: A 4-note guitar jingle accompanied by strings. Whooshes are heard throughout. Composed by BAM Studios.

Audio Variant: Sometimes, the opening or closing theme of the movie or show is used instead.

Availability: Can be seen on newer films from the company, such as The Hundred-Foot Journey, Selma and The Color Purple. Can also be seen on TV shows from the company, like Greenleaf, Queen Sugar and David Makes Man.
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