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National Production Resources
Welcome to OPB's National Production Resources Center. If you are currently working with OPB to produce or distribute your program airing on either APT or PBS, you can download packaging elements here. (If you are a producer who is not working with OPB but would like to establish a partnership, please read about our Program Management Services).
Before inserting logos and the required PBS/APT elements, please discuss final formatting questions with Cheri Arbini at 503.293.4008 or carbini@opb.org or Susan Boyd at 503.977.7769 or sboyd@opb.org.
Note: Many packaging elements are password protected. To request a user ID and password, please contact Cheri Arbini at 503.293.4008 or carbini@opb.org or Susan Boyd at 503.977.7769 or sboyd@opb.org.
- APT LOGOS
- Standard definition, 4 X 3, APT LOGO 2007
Download (ZIP, password protected) - Widescreen, 16 X 9, APT LOGO 2007
Available Soon - OPB LOGOS
- You can use either the :02 or :03 OPB logo depending on program timing.
- Standard definition, :02, 4 X 3, OPB LOGO 2007
Download (ZIP, password protected) - Standard definition, :03, 4 X 3, OPB LOGO 2007
Download (ZIP, password protected) - Widescreen, :02, 16 X 9, OPB LOGO 2007
Download (ZIP, password protected) - Widescreen, :03, 16 X 9, OPB LOGO 2007
Download (ZIP, password protected) - PBS LOGOS
- PBS External System Cue: Each program to be aired through PBS must conclude with the PBS :05 external system cue ("I am PBS" or "We are PBS").
- Standard definition, :05, 4 X 3, PBS External System Cue
Available Soon - Widescreen, :05, 16 X 9, PBS External System Cue.
Download (ZIP, password protected)
- Standard definition, :05, 4 X 3, PBS External System Cue
- PBS Widescreen Identifier: All programs available in HD or Widescreen must have a :10 ID at the top of all versions of the program. Note: The digital open will deduct :10 from your total program running time on both versions.
- Widescreen, :10, 16 X 9, PBS Identifier 2007
Download (ZIP, password protected)
- "E/I" BUG: The "E/I" Bug should appear on all core mission children's programs.
- ZIP archive contains TIFF with alpha channel and TGA files.
- Download (ZIP, password protected)
- View "E/I" bug on-screen sample
- Widescreen, :10, 16 X 9, PBS Identifier 2007
- TV RATINGS ICONS
- For APT Programs: Place TV ratings icons at the top of all APT programs before delivery.
For PBS programs: PBS will issue the rating and insert the icon after you have delivered the program. - The following icons are provided for standard use:
- TV-Y All Children: This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children ages 2-6. This program is not expected to frighten younger children.
- TV-G General Audience: Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children watch this program unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
- TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested: This program may contain some material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children.
- TV Ratings Icons Download (ZIP, password protected)
- High Definition Packaging Elements
- HD elements are currently available on HDCAM from OPB Program Management. To request these elements, contact Cheri Arbini at 503.293.4008 or carbini@opb.org or Susan Boyd at 503.977.7769 or sboyd@opb.org.
- How to download these resources:
- PC users: Click right mouse button on the link and choose "Save Link As."
Mac users: Hold down option and click on the link. - Jump to resource:
- APT Logos
- OPB Logos
- PBS Logos
- "E/I" Bug
- TV Ratings Icons
- High Definition Packaging Elements
