Researching Film Company Logos
Chene Harris Researching Film Company Logos Media Studies 1. History behind the logo: There is a legend saying that the very first Paramount logo was drawn on a napkin in 1914. The emblem featured a mountain against a black backdrop, with the company name and stars shining above it. On the new 1952 logo, the mountain grew higher and moved to the center of the composition. A blue sky with fluffy white clouds lended a fresh, vibrant feel to the design. In 1957, the Paramount branding took a turn towards minimalism. The logo was painted blue, and the landscape lost some of its details. https://youtu.be/YGl9jv_QKGk meaning behind the logo: The 24 stars that form a circle over the mountain stand for 24 actors who signed their contracts with the film studio in 1914. The original plan was to add a new star onto the emblem every time a new actor joined the team. However, the movie industry was developing so fast that Paramount Pictures had to give up on ...



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Also, you are on the right track with representation and groups you identify are being represented. Keep statements strong and concise and then fill in the rest of your paragraph with examples from the text. So not too much waffle and trying to explain it, just lots of exact detail and analysis from the text.