Vestron Video Warning Screen

As of 2013, no warning screens or bumpers will be edited on here anymore. Head on over to <a class="external" href="http://companybumpers.wikifoundry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the new, separate wiki</a> please. Warning screen descriptions by Nate Spidgewood and LogophileVideo captures courtesy of AussieRoadshow and PromoLova1st Warning(1982-1991) Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text in white:THE MATERIAL ON THIS HOME VIDEOPRODUCT, INCLUDING VIDEOCASSETTEAND VIDEODISC, IS PROTECTED BYCOPYRIGHT. IT IS FOR PRIVATE USEONLY AND ANY OTHER USE INCLUDINGCOPYING, REPRODUCTION, ORPERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC, IN WHOLEOR IN PART, IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.Variants: A black variant was used on releases from Children's Video Library. Vestron releases began using said variant in mid-to-late 1986. There exists an early version of this warning screen with the text in a different font and spaced out, and it was lowercased. FX/SFX: None. Music/Sounds: None.Availability: Seen on pre-1991 Vestron releases. However, in 1991, Live Entertainment took over the company, and post-1991 Vestron releases began using the 1988 IVE warning. A really tough find for the early version, since it was only used with the first Vestron logo at the time. However, it was spotted as late as 1991, such as a few Marvel Comics releases on VHS put out by Best Film and Video Corp. It was also used in tandem with the second Vestron logo (with the copyright variant). Surprisingly enough, the black variant appears on the 1990 Hi-Tops Video release of Madeline, preceding the 1987-1992 Media Home Entertainment warning. Scare Factor: None.INTERNATIONAL VERSION1st Warning(1980s) <embed allowfullscreen="true" height="228" src="http://widget.wetpaintserv.us/wiki/closinglogos/widget/youtubevideo/219e81b9e9ac1a5bcc9e079ee1ea6db89ebf9a9c" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="278" wmode="transparent"/>Warning: On the same red background as the 2nd Vestron Video logo, the words THE COPYRIGHT PROPRIETOR HAS LICENSED THE FILM(INCLUDING ITS SOUND TRACK) COMPRISED IN THIS VIDEO CASSETTE FOR PRIVATE HOMEUSE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTSRESERVED. ANY UNAUTHORISED COPYING, EDITING, EXHIBITION, RENTING, EXCHANGING, HIRING, LENDING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCES, DIFFUSION, AND/OR BROADCAST OF THIS VIDEO IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. INFRINGEMENT OF THE RIGHTS OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNER AND/OR THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT FOR SALE OR HIRE OF THIS VIDEO CASSETTE MAY LEAD TO CIVIL ACTION BEING TAKEN. INFRINGEMENT OF COPYRIGHT MAY ALSO RESULT IN CRIMINAL OFFENCES PUNISHABLE BY FINES OR IMPRISONMENT. all scroll upwards. The words are white with black shadow effects. A little later the address A RELEASE OFVESTRON VIDEOINTERNATIONAL A DIVISION OFLOCUS VIDEO GROUP, B.V. CATHARIJNESINGEL 49 3511 GC UTRECHT THE NETHERLANDS scroll up as well. Variant: Naturally, the language would differ depending on which region the video is from.FX/SFX: The words scrolling.Music/Sounds: A dramatic synthesized theme.Availability: Seen on Vestron Video releases outside the US.Scare Factor: Low, some may not be too crazy about the music, but it's harmless. 2nd Warning(1987-1991) <embed allowfullscreen="true" height="223" src="http://widget.wetpaintserv.us/wiki/closinglogos/widget/youtubevideo/fb68078245f53f5af96b668d527e94b367a91d53" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="272" wmode="transparent"/>Warning: On a black background, a red sphere (from the Vestron Video International logo) zooms in with the following in the middle: a release ofVESTRON VIDEOINTERNATIONAL a division of LOCUS VIDEO GROUP, B.V. Catharijnesingel 49 3511 GC Utrecht The Netherlands The words are white with black shadow effect. After a few moments the address flips around to reveal the warning info, reading WARNING The material on this home video product, including videocassette and videodisc is protected by copyright. It is for private use only, and any other use including copying, reproduction, or performance in public, in whole or in part is prohibited by law. After a few seconds, the sphere zooms away, transitioning to the Vestron Video International logo. Variant: Again, the language will vary depending on which region the tape is from. FX/SFX: The sphere.Music/Sounds: None. Availability: Seen on Vestron Video International releases seen outside the US. Scare Factor: None, but the transition from this to the logo might make you feel a bit fainted.