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On-screen Restrictions Avoid having astons, graphics or written words in the top left or right of screen, as these may clash with the DOGs or with the “Press Red” flag or service option tags for Interactive services. DOGs are used extensively on BBC THREE, BBC FOUR, CBeebies and The CBBC Channel to identify the channels and to brand some programmes. BBC logo BBC Wales Delivery Site
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Example of Screen Areas to be avoided for Graphics Caption/Aston Free Area Avoid having astons, graphics or written words in the top left or right of screen, as these may clash with the DOGs or with the "Press Red" or service option tags on interactive services
On BBC THREE On BBC THREE (in special circumstances such as a theme night), an extra event specific DOG may be generated. They will be placed in the top left of screen under the BBC THREE DOG on the edge of the 4x3 safe action area.
On CBBC All programmes must avoid using the top left and top right corners due to channel DOGs and interactive triggers.
Example of CBeebies Dog Screen Shot with CBeebies channel DOG The channel logo is added to the top left hand side of the Graphics Safe area of the screen
Example of Top Right Flag on Interactive Service Screen Shot with Interactive Option Tag Top Right "Press Red" and interactive service option tags may appear top-right of screen Page Last Updated 11 May 2007 About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy Explore the BBC
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