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===Background===
===Background===
Founded as the '''Rainbow Multimedia Group''' in 1986, the company began producing games in 1994, under the name of '''Rainbow America'''. It was acquired by [[THQ]] in November 2001 and in February 2010 the studio was renamed '''THQ Digital Studio Phoenix''' to focus on downloadable titles. In August 2011 THQ closed the studio. In 2013 Nordic Games acquired and reopened the studio, and restored the '''Rainbow Studios''' name.
Founded as the '''Rainbow Multimedia Group''' in 1986, the company began producing games in 1994 under the name of '''Rainbow America'''. It was acquired by [[THQ]] in November 2001 and in February 2010, the studio was renamed "THQ Digital Studio Phoenix" to focus more on downloadable titles. In August 2011, THQ closed the studio. In 2013, [[THQ Nordic|Nordic Games]] acquired and reopened the studio, and restored the '''Rainbow Studios''' name. The studio became independent again in 2024.


{{ImageTOC
===1st Logo (1995)===
|Rainbow Studios (1995).jpeg|1st Logo (November 6, 1995-July 27, 1996)
|Rainbow Studios (1996).jpeg|2nd Logo (Ravage DCX custom variant) (September 30, 1996)
|Rainbow Studios (1996, Deadly Tide version).png|3rd Logo (October 31, 1996)
|Rainbow Studios (1998).jpeg|4th Logo (August 18, 1998)
|Rainbow Studios (2000).jpeg|5th Logo (May 26, 2000-February 17, 2004)
|Rainbow Studios (2003).png|6th Logo (August 5, 2003-October 29, 2007)
|Rainbow Studios (2009).jpeg|7th Logo (February 9-October 21, 2009)
|Rainbow Studios (2014) (from MX vs ATV Supercross).png|8th Logo (October 28, 2014-)
}}


===1st Logo (November 6, 1995-July 27, 1996)===
[[File:Rainbow Studios (1995).jpeg|400px|center]]
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Rainbow Studios (1995).jpeg
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'''Visuals:''' On a space background, an abstract "{{color|blue|'''ri'''}}" structure can be seen, made of several crystal {{color|blue}} rectangles with {{color|gold|golden}} borders. Below it is "{{font|Bauhaus 93|rainbow}}" in a Bauhaus 93 font, as it can be seen below the structure in the same style. The entire logo is set at a tilted, upward-facing angle.


'''Trivia:''' The basic design for this logo was created in an effort led by employee Jon Sutz. According to his website, the design was used from 1991 to 2004. Sutz also designed and directed some logo animations for the company. The "rainbow" text with modifications is currently used on the Rainbow Japan website.
'''Logo:''' On a space background, an abstract "ri" structure can be seen, made of several crystal blue rectangles with golden borders. Below it is "rainbow" in a Bauhaus 93 font, can be seen below the structure in the same style. The entire logo is set at an tilted, upward-facing angle.


'''Technique:''' A still, CGI graphic.
'''Trivia:''' The basic design for this logo was created in an effort led by employee Jon Sutz. According to his website, the design was used from 1991 to 2004. Sutz also designed and directed some logo animations for the company. The "rainbow" text with modifications is currently used in the Rainbow Japan website.


'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''Audio:''' None.


'''Availability:''' Appears on ''The Hive'' for PlayStation and PC.
'''Music/Sounds:''' None.


===2nd Logo (''Ravage DCX'' custom variant) (September 30, 1996)===
'''Availability:''' Appears on ''The Hive'' for PS and PC.
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Rainbow Studios (1996).jpeg
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'''Visuals:''' The same "'''ri'''" logo is swirling in space. It is now {{color|darkviolet|purple}} with rainbow tones and no colored edges. Two {{color|red}} stars pass behind the construction, when it takes place, then letters of rainbow (made from the same material) come in, also swirling, and stop below the logo.


'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' Unknown.
===2nd Logo (1996) (Ravage DCX variant)===

[[File:Rainbow Studios (1996).jpeg|400px|center]]

'''Logo:''' The same "ri" logo is swirling in space. It is now purple with rainbow tones and no colored edges. Two red stars pass behind the construction, when it takes place, then letters of rainbow (made from the same material) come in, also swirling, and stop below the logo.

'''FX/SFX:''' The "ri" logo swirling. Good quality animation for the mid-90s.

'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Ravage D.C.X''.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Ravage D.C.X''.

'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===3rd Logo (October 31, 1996)===
===3rd Logo (October 31, 1996)===
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Rainbow Studios (1996, Deadly Tide version).png
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{{YouTube|id=IEBNL5STC-Q}}


'''Visuals:''' Starting off inside a rounded rectangle, the camera zooms out from it as the rounded rectangle (with nine vertical lines and a metallic "{{color|grey|'''r'''}}" on the right side of it inside the rectangle) is seen, with four {{color|magenta|pink}}-{{color|cyan}} lasers running through the sides of it. The "{{Font|Bauhaus 93|rainbow}}" text from before slides in above the rectangle (in which its reflection seen on the "{{color|grey|'''r'''}}") just as the camera almost finished zooming.
[[File:Rainbow Studios (1996, Deadly Tide version).png|400px|center]]


'''Logo:''' TBA.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''FX/SFX:''' TBA.
'''Audio:''' A crystallized synth note.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A crystallized synth note.


'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Deadly Tide''.
'''Availability:''' Appears on ''Deadly Tide''.

'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===4th Logo (August 18, 1998)===
===4th Logo (August 18, 1998)===
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Rainbow Studios (1998).jpeg
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{{YouTube|id=hI7wSd7gLd4}}


'''Visuals:''' A {{color|blue}} ellipse is seen slowly rotating. It is 3D and has a curve line and a hole inside, which resemble an "'''ri'''". The word "rainbow" is seen over the ellipse in a box, and "studios" below the box. All words clear before the box does.
[[File:Rainbow Studios (1998).jpeg|400px|center]]


'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Logo:''' A blue ellipse is seen slowly rotating. It is 3D and has the curve line inside which resembles "r". The word "rainbow" is seen over ellipse in a box, and "studios" below the box. All words clear before the box does.


'''FX/SFX:''' Simple rotating.
'''Audio:''' Same as the previous logo.


'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Motocross Madness''. Also appears on the trailer for Rainbow's cancelled feature film ''Blue Planet''.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous logo.


===5th Logo (May 26, 2000-February 17, 2004)===
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Motocross Madness''.
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Rainbow Studios (2000).jpeg
Sunbow Productions and Rainbow Studios (2001) (from Donner).png
Hyper Image, Rainbow Studios and Foundation Imaging (2000) (from clip show 2 of Roughnecks Starship Troopers Chronicles).png
Flat Earth Productions Inc, Rainbow Studios and Foundation Imaging (2000) (from clip show 4 of Roughnecks Starship Troopers Chronicles).png
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=OwZfAtcD-Sg|id2=i5_tFaBlEV8|id3=qhzL8r-qXwg}}


'''Visuals:''' Light passes over some rolling circles, and quickly creates the new logo. It has a circle on the left side, with a smaller circle attached to it, and with the letter "{{Font|Arial|R}}" inside. It is separated with a vertical line from "'''rainbow''' {{Font|Arial|STUDIOS}}", seen on the right side. The letter "'''n'''" is reversed.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


'''Variants:'''
===5th Logo (May 26, 2000-August 12, 2002)===
* On <u>the 2001 TV movie ''Donner''</u>, the logo is enclosed in a box next to the 1999 [[Sunbow Entertainment]] logo.
* On <u>''Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles''</u>, the logo is beside the [[Hyper Image]] logo or the [[Flat Earth Productions Inc.]] logo, and below the [[Foundation Imaging]] logo.


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
[[File:Rainbow Studios (2000).jpeg|400px|center]]


'''Audio:''' Same as the third logo.
'''Logo:''' Light passes over the rolling circles, and quickly creates the new logo. It has a circle on the left side, with smaller circle attached to it, and with the letter "R" inside. It is separated with vertical line from "rainbow STUDIOS" is seen on the right side. The letter "n" is reversed.


'''Audio Variants:'''
'''FX/SFX:''' Light animation.
* On <u>''Donner''</u>, it's the closing theme of the show.
* On <u>''Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles''</u>, none; but for the split-screen variant, it has the audio from the [[Foundation Imaging]] logo.


'''Availability:''' It was seen on ''Motocross Madness 2'', ''Splashdown'', ''Star Wars: Racer Revenge'', ''Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2'' and ''MX Unleashed''. Also seen on the 2001 TV movie ''Donner'' and some episodes of ''Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles''.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 3rd logo.


===6th Logo (August 5, 2003-October 29, 2007)===
'''Availability:''' Was seen on ''Motocross Madness 2'', ''Splashdown'', ''Star Wars: Racer Revenge'' and ''Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2''.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Rainbow Studios (2003).png
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=BV6mRKrLKwk|id2=j25wZrJOKsE}}


'''Visuals:''' There are a few circles rolling around, attached to a much bigger circle. Some of them are punctured. When the circles take place in the screen, "'''rainbow''' {{Font|Arial|STUDIOS}}" also appears from the edge (blurred but becoming sharper) and goes right to the circles, separated from them with a vertical line. There are three dots inside the animation, which clear slowly.
'''Editor's Note:''' TBA.


'''Variants:'''
===6th Logo (2003-2009)===
* There is a variation where some circles appear on-screen, and the words begin from the biggest circle rather than from right.
* A <u>simplified version</u> on a black background exists.


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
[[File:Rainbow Studios (2003).png|400px|center]]
{{YouTube|id=BV6mRKrLKwk}}


'''Audio:''' A repeating electro-R&B tune with a five-note piano entry at the end.
'''Logo:''' There are few circles rolling around, attached to the much bigger circle. Some of them are punctured. When the circles take place in the screen, "RAINBOW STUDIOS" also appear from the edge (blurred, but becoming more sharp) and go right to the circles, separated from them with a vertical line. There are three dots inside the animation, which clear slowly.


'''Availability:''' Appeared on several games, such as the PS2, GameCube, Xbox, Wii, PC, and Xbox 360 versions of ''Cars'', and the PS2, PS3, PC, Wii, and Xbox 360 versions of ''Cars: Mater-National Championship''.
'''FX/SFX:''' The animation of circles and moving letters.

'''Variant:''' There was a variation where some some circles appear on screen and the words begin from the biggest circle rather than from right.

'''Music/Sounds:''' A repeating synth tune ending with five piano entries.

'''Availability:''' Appeared on several games, like ''MX Unleashed'' or ''Cars''.

'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===7th Logo (February 9-October 21, 2009)===
===7th Logo (February 9-October 21, 2009)===
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Rainbow Studios (2009).jpeg
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'''Visuals:''' Many black and {{color|red}} streaks cover the screen, until they form the word "'''RAInbOW'''" in an angular font, and a {{color|red}} box to the left, where a stylized letter "'''R'''" is seen.


'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation.
[[File:Rainbow Studios (2009).jpeg|400px|center]]


'''Audio:''' Loud humming and thundering noise.
'''Logo:''' Many black and red streaks cover the screen, until they form the word "RAINBOW" in angular font, and red box to the left, where the stylized letter "R" is seen.


'''Availability:''' Only seen on ''MX vs ATV Reflex'' and ''Deadly Creatures''.
'''FX/SFX:''' The streaks.


===8th Logo (October 28, 2014-)===
'''Music/Sounds:''' Loud humming and thundering noise.
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200">
Rainbow Studios (2014) (from MX vs ATV Supercross).png
</gallery>
{{YouTube|id=TupdVlbxJiw}}


'''Visuals:''' Fading in from black is the logo from before in a hi-tech setting, the camera pans to the right as a hole on the "'''R'''" moves down and engulfs inside a {{color|red}} box. It then flashes to see the full logo in a different view as the camera moves into an angular-right direction. A light then runs through the box before fading out.
'''Availability:''' Seen on ''MX vs ATV Reflex'' and ''Deadly Creatures''.


'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Audio:''' Ominous noises with machinery sounds in the background, ends with a laser sound when the light is seen.
===8th Logo (May 10, 2011)===


'''Availability:''' Seen on games after Rainbow Studios' revival, starting with ''MX vs. ATV Supercross''.
[[File:THQ Digital Studios Phoenix (2011).jpeg|400px|center]]

'''Logo:''' Same as the [[THQ]] logo with the studio name Digital Studios PHOENIX.

'''FX/SFX:''' Same as the [[THQ]] logo.

'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the [[THQ]] logo.

'''Availability:''' First and only appearance was on ''MX vs ATV Alive''.

'''Editor's Note:''' Same as the [[THQ]] logo.


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Revision as of 04:35, 28 April 2024

Background

Founded as the Rainbow Multimedia Group in 1986, the company began producing games in 1994 under the name of Rainbow America. It was acquired by THQ in November 2001 and in February 2010, the studio was renamed "THQ Digital Studio Phoenix" to focus more on downloadable titles. In August 2011, THQ closed the studio. In 2013, Nordic Games acquired and reopened the studio, and restored the Rainbow Studios name. The studio became independent again in 2024.


Contents

1st Logo (November 6, 1995-July 27, 1996) 2nd Logo (Ravage DCX custom variant) (September 30, 1996) 3rd Logo (October 31, 1996) 4th Logo (August 18, 1998)
1st Logo (November 6, 1995-July 27, 1996) 2nd Logo (Ravage DCX custom variant) (September 30, 1996) 3rd Logo (October 31, 1996) 4th Logo (August 18, 1998)
 
5th Logo (May 26, 2000-February 17, 2004) 6th Logo (August 5, 2003-October 29, 2007) 7th Logo (February 9-October 21, 2009) 8th Logo (October 28, 2014-)
5th Logo (May 26, 2000-February 17, 2004) 6th Logo (August 5, 2003-October 29, 2007) 7th Logo (February 9-October 21, 2009) 8th Logo (October 28, 2014-)


1st Logo (November 6, 1995-July 27, 1996)

Visuals: On a space background, an abstract "ri" structure can be seen, made of several crystal blue rectangles with golden borders. Below it is "rainbow" in a Bauhaus 93 font, as it can be seen below the structure in the same style. The entire logo is set at a tilted, upward-facing angle.

Trivia: The basic design for this logo was created in an effort led by employee Jon Sutz. According to his website, the design was used from 1991 to 2004. Sutz also designed and directed some logo animations for the company. The "rainbow" text with modifications is currently used on the Rainbow Japan website.

Technique: A still, CGI graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability: Appears on The Hive for PlayStation and PC.

2nd Logo (Ravage DCX custom variant) (September 30, 1996)

Visuals: The same "ri" logo is swirling in space. It is now purple with rainbow tones and no colored edges. Two red stars pass behind the construction, when it takes place, then letters of rainbow (made from the same material) come in, also swirling, and stop below the logo.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Unknown.

Availability: Seen on Ravage D.C.X.

3rd Logo (October 31, 1996)


Visuals: Starting off inside a rounded rectangle, the camera zooms out from it as the rounded rectangle (with nine vertical lines and a metallic "r" on the right side of it inside the rectangle) is seen, with four pink-cyan lasers running through the sides of it. The "rainbow" text from before slides in above the rectangle (in which its reflection seen on the "r") just as the camera almost finished zooming.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: A crystallized synth note.

Availability: Appears on Deadly Tide.

4th Logo (August 18, 1998)


Visuals: A blue ellipse is seen slowly rotating. It is 3D and has a curve line and a hole inside, which resemble an "ri". The word "rainbow" is seen over the ellipse in a box, and "studios" below the box. All words clear before the box does.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Same as the previous logo.

Availability: Seen on Motocross Madness. Also appears on the trailer for Rainbow's cancelled feature film Blue Planet.

5th Logo (May 26, 2000-February 17, 2004)


Visuals: Light passes over some rolling circles, and quickly creates the new logo. It has a circle on the left side, with a smaller circle attached to it, and with the letter "R" inside. It is separated with a vertical line from "rainbow STUDIOS", seen on the right side. The letter "n" is reversed.

Variants:

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: Same as the third logo.

Audio Variants:

  • On Donner, it's the closing theme of the show.
  • On Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles, none; but for the split-screen variant, it has the audio from the Foundation Imaging logo.

Availability: It was seen on Motocross Madness 2, Splashdown, Star Wars: Racer Revenge, Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2 and MX Unleashed. Also seen on the 2001 TV movie Donner and some episodes of Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles.

6th Logo (August 5, 2003-October 29, 2007)


Visuals: There are a few circles rolling around, attached to a much bigger circle. Some of them are punctured. When the circles take place in the screen, "rainbow STUDIOS" also appears from the edge (blurred but becoming sharper) and goes right to the circles, separated from them with a vertical line. There are three dots inside the animation, which clear slowly.

Variants:

  • There is a variation where some circles appear on-screen, and the words begin from the biggest circle rather than from right.
  • A simplified version on a black background exists.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: A repeating electro-R&B tune with a five-note piano entry at the end.

Availability: Appeared on several games, such as the PS2, GameCube, Xbox, Wii, PC, and Xbox 360 versions of Cars, and the PS2, PS3, PC, Wii, and Xbox 360 versions of Cars: Mater-National Championship.

7th Logo (February 9-October 21, 2009)

Visuals: Many black and red streaks cover the screen, until they form the word "RAInbOW" in an angular font, and a red box to the left, where a stylized letter "R" is seen.

Technique: 2D computer animation.

Audio: Loud humming and thundering noise.

Availability: Only seen on MX vs ATV Reflex and Deadly Creatures.

8th Logo (October 28, 2014-)


Visuals: Fading in from black is the logo from before in a hi-tech setting, the camera pans to the right as a hole on the "R" moves down and engulfs inside a red box. It then flashes to see the full logo in a different view as the camera moves into an angular-right direction. A light then runs through the box before fading out.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: Ominous noises with machinery sounds in the background, ends with a laser sound when the light is seen.

Availability: Seen on games after Rainbow Studios' revival, starting with MX vs. ATV Supercross.

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