Vestron Video Warning Screen
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Warning screen descriptions by Nate Spidgewood and Logophile
Video captures courtesy of AussieRoadshow and PromoLova
1st Warning
(1982-1991)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text in white:
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.
Variants:
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 VERSION
1st Warning
(1980s)
Warning: On the same red background as the 2nd Vestron Video logo, the words
all scroll upwards. The words are white with black shadow effects. A little later the address
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)
Warning: On a black background, a red sphere (from the Vestron Video International logo) zooms in with the following in the middle:
The words are white with black shadow effect. After a few moments the address flips around to reveal the warning info, reading
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.
Warning screen descriptions by Nate Spidgewood and Logophile
Video captures courtesy of AussieRoadshow and PromoLova
1st Warning
(1982-1991)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text in white:
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.
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.
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 VERSION
1st Warning
(1980s)
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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)
(INCLUDING ITS SOUND TRACK)
COMPRISED IN THIS VIDEO
CASSETTE FOR PRIVATE HOME
USE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTS
RESERVED. ANY UNAUTHORISED
USE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTS
RESERVED. 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.
A RELEASE OF
VESTRON VIDEO
INTERNATIONAL
VESTRON VIDEO
INTERNATIONAL
A DIVISION OF
LOCUS VIDEO GROUP, B.V.
LOCUS VIDEO GROUP, B.V.
CATHARIJNESINGEL 49
3511 GC UTRECHT
THE NETHERLANDS
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)
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Warning: On a black background, a red sphere (from the Vestron Video International logo) zooms in with the following in the middle:
a release of
VESTRON VIDEO
INTERNATIONAL
VESTRON VIDEO
INTERNATIONAL
a division of
LOCUS VIDEO GROUP, B.V.
Catharijnesingel 49
3511 GC Utrecht
The Netherlands
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.
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.