1st Logo
(1979-1980)
Logo: On a lavender background, we see the following text:
This program was produced
by
__________________________efcEDUCATIONAL---------FILM CENTER
THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
__________________________
"EFC" is connected together. Seconds later, a copyright date fades in below.
FX/SFX: Just the copyright date fading in.
Music/Sounds: The end theme to Thinkabout.
Availability: Extinct. It was seen on Thinkabout. AIT still sells episodes of the show through their website.
Scare Factor: None.
2nd Logo
(1980-1993)
Nicknames: "efc", "Gold Letters"
Logo: On a space background, we see a gold bar zooming out to the middle of the screen (a la the MCA Videodisc logo), which reads "A PRODUCTION OF". It then disappears with an "e" flashing in, then an "f", with the line sticking down, then a "c", which is the same EFC logo from before. As all the letters flash in, the logo glows and shines.
FX/SFX: The gold bar zooming, the letters flashing, the logo glowing, and shining.
Cheesy Factor: The computer effects are too cheesy, with the "A PRODUCTION OF" disappearing into "efc", as well as that music.
Music/Sounds: A creepy synth tune with a "whoosh" as the bar sweeps up and 3 synth bells as the letters flash.
Availability: Seen on PBS programs, usually with the Annenberg/CPB logo.
Scare Factor: Medium to high. Because of the cheesy animation and that creepy music, it may cause a few scares.