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'''Technique:''' Live-action footage. The "UA" was a wood model sprayed with chrome-like paint and suspended with a black rod covered in a velvet cloth to avoid reflection. The background was simply a black piece of paper. The model was then rotated on a small stage. | '''Technique:''' Live-action footage. The "UA" was a wood model sprayed with chrome-like paint and suspended with a black rod covered in a velvet cloth to avoid reflection. The background was simply a black piece of paper. The model was then rotated on a small stage. | ||
'''Audio:''' A descending "whoosh" is heard when the line fades in, followed by a slow, somewhat somber five-note piano tune with a low synthesizer in the background when the line begins rotating. A longer "whoosh" is also heard throughout this section. When the "UA" is revealed and the "United Artists" | '''Audio:''' A descending "whoosh" is heard when the line fades in, followed by a slow, somewhat somber five-note piano tune with a low synthesizer in the background when the line begins rotating. A longer "whoosh" is also heard throughout this section. When the "UA" is revealed and the "{{font|impact|United Artists}}" text appears, a short, swelling progression of violins is heard, immediately leading to an uplifting, dramatic five-note orchestral conclusion. This was composed by Joe Harnell. | ||
'''Audio Trivia:''' An alternate take exists. It's a re-arranged version of the theme with an emotional piano theme and a more dramatic finish. It made its only appearance on disc two of ''The Film Music of Joe Harnell'' CD. You may listen to it [https://youtu.be/hQky16N5-rA here.] | '''Audio Trivia:''' An alternate take exists. It's a re-arranged version of the theme with an emotional piano theme and a more dramatic finish. It made its only appearance on disc two of ''The Film Music of Joe Harnell'' CD. You may listen to it [https://youtu.be/hQky16N5-rA here.] | ||