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'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation effects.
'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation effects.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A synthesized crescendo sound effect known as the "Deep Note", coded by James Andy Moorer. It starts off with a group of 30 descending synthesized voices reminiscent of the sound of an airplane flying. Each voice moves slowly and randomly in a frequency sweep between 200hz and 400hz. This part of the Deep Note then repeats, and eventually, the voices proceed to their target notes, a drastic change of three octaves. The lower notes grow deeper, and the higher voices grow more shrill, becoming an ascending dramatic sound until the sounds stop in one pitch. Three voices are heard per note, slightly detuned, and two more voices are heard in the bass.
'''Audio:''' A synthesized crescendo sound effect known as the "Deep Note", coded by James Andy Moorer. It starts off with a group of 30 descending synthesized voices reminiscent of the sound of an airplane flying. Each voice moves slowly and randomly in a frequency sweep between 200hz and 400hz. This part of the Deep Note then repeats, and eventually, the voices proceed to their target notes, a drastic change of three octaves. The lower notes grow deeper, and the higher voices grow more shrill, becoming an ascending dramatic sound until the sounds stop in one pitch. Three voices are heard per note, slightly detuned, and two more voices are heard in the bass.


'''Availability:'''  This only appeared on the theatrical premiere of ''Return of the Jedi'' in theaters in Dallas and Hollywood, and was never used on THX-certified video releases. However, it can still be seen on select Demo DVDs and at THX's website (plus their official Vimeo and YouTube). The alternate variant appears on one of the ''Return of the Jedi'' featurettes made exclusively for the ''Star Wars Trilogy: The Definitive Collection'' LaserDisc set.
'''Availability:'''  This only appeared on the theatrical premiere of ''Return of the Jedi'' in theaters in Dallas and Hollywood, and was never used on THX-certified video releases. However, it can still be seen on select Demo DVDs and at THX's website (plus their official Vimeo and YouTube). The alternate variant appears on one of the ''Return of the Jedi'' featurettes made exclusively for the ''Star Wars Trilogy: The Definitive Collection'' LaserDisc set.
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'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled shine animations. The remastered version uses computer animation by Van Ling, a prolific visual effects supervisor and DVD menu creator for several of James Cameron's films (including ''Terminator 2''), all of the ''Star Wars'' DVDs, and three official THX demo discs.
'''Technique:''' Camera-controlled shine animations. The remastered version uses computer animation by Van Ling, a prolific visual effects supervisor and DVD menu creator for several of James Cameron's films (including ''Terminator 2''), all of the ''Star Wars'' DVDs, and three official THX demo discs.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Audio:'''
* The <u>theatrical version</u> uses a louder version of the Deep Note which excludes the looped portion of the beginning.
* The <u>theatrical version</u> uses a louder version of the Deep Note which excludes the looped portion of the beginning.
* The <u>DVD/VHS/LaserDisc version</u> has a shorter and quicker version of the Deep Note that starts at the rapid pitch change. The <u>VHS versions</u> have a +2/higher-pitched (E note) Deep Note. The <u>DVD version</u> has a -1.5/lower-pitched (C♯ note) version that is often re-used in some of the future logos listed below.
* The <u>DVD/VHS/LaserDisc version</u> has a shorter and quicker version of the Deep Note that starts at the rapid pitch change. The <u>VHS versions</u> have a +2/higher-pitched (E note) Deep Note. The <u>DVD version</u> has a -1.5/lower-pitched (C♯ note) version that is often re-used in some of the future logos listed below.
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'''Technique:''' CGI, mixed with live action for the hand, done by Industrial Light and Magic using Alias Research.
'''Technique:''' CGI, mixed with live action for the hand, done by Industrial Light and Magic using Alias Research.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Audio:'''
* 1988-1990: The appearance of the box is accompanied by the sound of an orchestra warming up, which fades out as the conductor's hand appears. Once it flicks the baton, a booming, descending synth note accompanies the hyperspeed boost, overlapped by an orchestra crescendo as it reaches its peak. When the THX logo appears in the abyss, the descending synth is played again, but this time at a slower speed and with less distortion. As the THX logo gets closer to the camera, the synth note gets more intense, and an ascending string crescendo slowly becomes prominent before replacing the synth entirely. Once the THX logo completely moves past, the strings reach its highest point, culminating in a majestic chord representing the Deep Note. The strings get quieter, and twinkling sounds play as the "The Audience is Listening" text appears, and echo until a few seconds after the visuals fade out.
* 1988-1990: The appearance of the box is accompanied by the sound of an orchestra warming up, which fades out as the conductor's hand appears. Once it flicks the baton, a booming, descending synth note accompanies the hyperspeed boost, overlapped by an orchestra crescendo as it reaches its peak. When the THX logo appears in the abyss, the descending synth is played again, but this time at a slower speed and with less distortion. As the THX logo gets closer to the camera, the synth note gets more intense, and an ascending string crescendo slowly becomes prominent before replacing the synth entirely. Once the THX logo completely moves past, the strings reach its highest point, culminating in a majestic chord representing the Deep Note. The strings get quieter, and twinkling sounds play as the "The Audience is Listening" text appears, and echo until a few seconds after the visuals fade out.
* 1990-2002: A new orchestral piece composed by James Horner. The trailer still begins with an orchestra warming up, but the loud descending note following the conductor flicking his baton is replaced with a rousing orchestral cue; whistling sounds accompany the hyperspeed boost as the cue reaches a crescendo before abruptly fading out. As the THX logo appears, a slightly quieter series of ascending string notes is heard, representing the Deep Note; we also hear twinkling sounds as well as a loud whoosh accompanying the THX logo zooming in. Afterwards, we hear a low-pitched bell, segueing into an ending consisting of quiet strings/twinkling sounds (not unlike the original mix's ending), to accompany the appearance of the "The Audience is Listening" text.  
* 1990-2002: A new orchestral piece composed by James Horner. The trailer still begins with an orchestra warming up, but the loud descending note following the conductor flicking his baton is replaced with a rousing orchestral cue; whistling sounds accompany the hyperspeed boost as the cue reaches a crescendo before abruptly fading out. As the THX logo appears, a slightly quieter series of ascending string notes is heard, representing the Deep Note; we also hear twinkling sounds as well as a loud whoosh accompanying the THX logo zooming in. Afterwards, we hear a low-pitched bell, segueing into an ending consisting of quiet strings/twinkling sounds (not unlike the original mix's ending), to accompany the appearance of the "The Audience is Listening" text.  
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'''Technique:''' CGI created by Industrial Light and Magic using Alias Research (like the previous logo) according to The THX Ultimate Demo Disc.
'''Technique:''' CGI created by Industrial Light and Magic using Alias Research (like the previous logo) according to The THX Ultimate Demo Disc.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Some chimes and wind howling. When the background opens, wind whistles, then various ascending notes and sounds, until a ''Star Wars'' laser-gun sound and a whooshing sound occurs as the THX logo appears and ends with a choir-like version of the Deep Note. The sound for this trailer was apparently created at Skywalker Sound and, according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'', designed by David Slusser and Marco d'Ambrosio.
'''Audio:''' Some chimes and wind howling. When the background opens, wind whistles, then various ascending notes and sounds, until a ''Star Wars'' laser-gun sound and a whooshing sound occurs as the THX logo appears and ends with a choir-like version of the Deep Note. The sound for this trailer was apparently created at Skywalker Sound and, according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'', designed by David Slusser and Marco d'Ambrosio.


'''Availability:'''  Alongside [[DTS]]'s "Stand Alone" trailer, this debuted on the original theatrical release of ''Jurassic Park'' (according to the 1998 Lucasfilm THX "The Audience is Listening on DVD" disc and the THX Ultimate Demo Disc), and then it was seen in all THX-certified theaters from 1993 until 1997, as well as online, on the DVDs that came with second-edition and third-edition copies of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor and on the 2002 Fox Five-Star Collection DVD release of ''Speed''. The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the ''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc. The DTS version was only being used on early DTS films such as the aforementioned ''Jurassic Park''; and it took until May 2022 for this variant to be discovered.
'''Availability:'''  Alongside [[DTS]]'s "Stand Alone" trailer, this debuted on the original theatrical release of ''Jurassic Park'' (according to the 1998 Lucasfilm THX "The Audience is Listening on DVD" disc and the THX Ultimate Demo Disc), and then it was seen in all THX-certified theaters from 1993 until 1997, as well as online, on the DVDs that came with second-edition and third-edition copies of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor and on the 2002 Fox Five-Star Collection DVD release of ''Speed''. The "DELL PC" version is exclusive to the ''THX Picture and Sound Optimizer'' disc. The DTS version was only being used on early DTS films such as the aforementioned ''Jurassic Park''; and it took until May 2022 for this variant to be discovered.
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'''Technique:''' Cel animation by [[Film Roman]], with Anivision helping with the reanimated variant.
'''Technique:''' Cel animation by [[Film Roman]], with Anivision helping with the reanimated variant.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The atmosphere, Grampa's dialogue, and the Deep Note. In the original scene, car horns are heard before the Deep Note.
'''Audio:''' The atmosphere, Grampa's dialogue, and the Deep Note. In the original scene, car horns are heard before the Deep Note.


'''Availability:''' This was originally a gag scene from ''The Simpsons'' episode "Burns' Heir" (which originally aired on April 14, 1994), but THX executives liked the parody so much that they asked to use the scene as an official trailer.
'''Availability:''' This was originally a gag scene from ''The Simpsons'' episode "Burns' Heir" (which originally aired on April 14, 1994), but THX executives liked the parody so much that they asked to use the scene as an official trailer.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by [[Pixar Animation Studios]].
'''Technique:''' CGI by [[Pixar Animation Studios]].


'''Music/Sounds:''' The Deep Note in -1.5 lower pitch (from the Broadway DVD variant), Tex's dialogue, and sounds corresponding to the animation. Sound design was done by Gary Rydstrom, according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. Mixes of the logo exist in all three digital sound formats. See "Trailer" for the rest.
'''Audio:''' The Deep Note in -1.5 lower pitch (from the Broadway DVD variant), Tex's dialogue, and sounds corresponding to the animation. Sound design was done by Gary Rydstrom, according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. Mixes of the logo exist in all three digital sound formats. See "Trailer" for the rest.


'''Music/Sound Variants:'''
'''Music/Sound Variants:'''
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* On the DVD that came with the <u>first edition of ''DVD Demystified''</u>, some of the audio channels were switched around.
* On the DVD that came with the <u>first edition of ''DVD Demystified''</u>, some of the audio channels were switched around.


'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' The sound when a piece of metal hits the ground after hitting Tex in the extended version was actually re-used from the sound effects created for ''Toy Story''. The sound effect in question is the same when Buzz Lightyear drops a toy jack he's holding while Woody is confronting him.
'''Audio Trivia:''' The sound when a piece of metal hits the ground after hitting Tex in the extended version was actually re-used from the sound effects created for ''Toy Story''. The sound effect in question is the same when Buzz Lightyear drops a toy jack he's holding while Woody is confronting him.


'''Availability:''' It can be found on most Pixar movies on DVD, such as ''Toy Story'', ''A Bug's Life'', ''Toy Story 2'', and ''Cars'' (the last THX-certified Disney DVD as no other format of ''Cars'' uses THX), as well as some THX demo DVDs and the DVDs that come with all three editions of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor. According to the THX Ultimate Demo Disc, the 1998 "The Audience is Listening on DVD" disc and the insert on the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc, this trailer was released in time for the film ''Independence Day''.
'''Availability:''' It can be found on most Pixar movies on DVD, such as ''Toy Story'', ''A Bug's Life'', ''Toy Story 2'', and ''Cars'' (the last THX-certified Disney DVD as no other format of ''Cars'' uses THX), as well as some THX demo DVDs and the DVDs that come with all three editions of the book ''DVD Demystified'' by Jim Taylor. According to the THX Ultimate Demo Disc, the 1998 "The Audience is Listening on DVD" disc and the insert on the THX Picture and Sound Optimizer disc, this trailer was released in time for the film ''Independence Day''.
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'''Technique:''' CGI; like before, this was done by Pixar.
'''Technique:''' CGI; like before, this was done by Pixar.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous trailer, except the Deep Note is replaced by cows mooing it (if you really listen carefully, a high-pitched voice is heard towards the end of the mooing, which sounds like someone yelling "STOP!" before the sound of rumbling and cracking). The sound design is by Gary Rydstrom and Marco d'Ambrosio (who did the cow chord) according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. A variant of the Monster THX logo (website intro only) uses some electrical sounds from the ''Terminator 2'' THX trailer, of which Gary Rydstrom also did the sound design. Like the previous two logos, prints existed in all three digital sound formats.
'''Audio:''' Same as the previous trailer, except the Deep Note is replaced by cows mooing it (if you really listen carefully, a high-pitched voice is heard towards the end of the mooing, which sounds like someone yelling "STOP!" before the sound of rumbling and cracking). The sound design is by Gary Rydstrom and Marco d'Ambrosio (who did the cow chord) according to ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. A variant of the Monster THX logo (website intro only) uses some electrical sounds from the ''Terminator 2'' THX trailer, of which Gary Rydstrom also did the sound design. Like the previous two logos, prints existed in all three digital sound formats.


'''Music/Sound Variant:''' On some <u>earlier home video releases</u> that feature this trailer (like the aforementioned ''Monsters, Inc''. VHS, ''Toy Story 2'' Ultimate Toy Box DVD and the version on the ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD, as well as both versions on the discs from the second and third editions of ''DVD Demystified''), the logo is slightly louder, and more mooing sounds are added in, and the moo noise heard at the end is heard later.
'''Music/Sound Variant:''' On some <u>earlier home video releases</u> that feature this trailer (like the aforementioned ''Monsters, Inc''. VHS, ''Toy Story 2'' Ultimate Toy Box DVD and the version on the ''Made in Point Richmond'' DVD, as well as both versions on the discs from the second and third editions of ''DVD Demystified''), the logo is slightly louder, and more mooing sounds are added in, and the moo noise heard at the end is heard later.
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'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A shorter version of the Deep Note that begins right before the rapid pitch change. However, new voices are added to the Deep Note and drown out most of the original voices except for the lower ones.
'''Audio:''' A shorter version of the Deep Note that begins right before the rapid pitch change. However, new voices are added to the Deep Note and drown out most of the original voices except for the lower ones.


'''Availability:'''  Seen in THX-certified theaters at the time. Although the THX Ultimate Demo Disc claims the trailer debuted in late 1999, this trailer did indeed debut on ''Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace'' in May 1999. This also appears on ''The Adventures of Indiana Jones'' (2003 release only), ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' and the ''Lucasfilm THX Surround EX Demonstration Disc''.
'''Availability:'''  Seen in THX-certified theaters at the time. Although the THX Ultimate Demo Disc claims the trailer debuted in late 1999, this trailer did indeed debut on ''Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace'' in May 1999. This also appears on ''The Adventures of Indiana Jones'' (2003 release only), ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc'' and the ''Lucasfilm THX Surround EX Demonstration Disc''.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by Van Ling.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Van Ling.


'''Music/Sounds:''' First, we hear the sounds of rainfall, and then thunderclaps/electric shocking sounds, followed by glass shattering, then the Deep Note. A laser-like sound is heard as the rectangle is formed.
'''Audio:''' First, we hear the sounds of rainfall, and then thunderclaps/electric shocking sounds, followed by glass shattering, then the Deep Note. A laser-like sound is heard as the rectangle is formed.


'''Music/Sounds Trivia:'''  
'''Audio Trivia:'''  
*The sound of the thunderclap heard before the pieces turn into liquid is the same one that was heard from the Dolby "City" trailer.
*The sound of the thunderclap heard before the pieces turn into liquid is the same one that was heard from the Dolby "City" trailer.
*Also, if you listen closely just as the Deep Note starts playing up to when the logo is formed, you can almost hear the Deep Note used in the "Broadway 2000" trailer being mixed together, meaning that this version of it was originally going to be included in this trailer, similar to the ''Terminator 2'' variant.
*Also, if you listen closely just as the Deep Note starts playing up to when the logo is formed, you can almost hear the Deep Note used in the "Broadway 2000" trailer being mixed together, meaning that this version of it was originally going to be included in this trailer, similar to the ''Terminator 2'' variant.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' In the ''T2'' variant, music from ''Terminator 2'' is heard which fades into the Deep Note used in Broadway 2000; the sound design and mix are by Gary Rydstrom at Skywalker Sound according to the credits of the ''T2 Ultimate Edition'' DVD.
'''Audio Variant:''' In the ''T2'' variant, music from ''Terminator 2'' is heard which fades into the Deep Note used in Broadway 2000; the sound design and mix are by Gary Rydstrom at Skywalker Sound according to the credits of the ''T2 Ultimate Edition'' DVD.


'''Availability:'''  The ''T2'' version was first seen on the ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' "Ultimate Edition" DVD, released on August 29, 2000, with the regular version appearing in most THX-certified theaters starting on May 25, 2001 with ''Pearl Harbor''.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020802072052/http://marcoco.com:80/index2.html</ref> Seen on several THX DVDs, such as ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,'' ''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,'' ''Alien Quadrilogy'', ''From Hell'', ''Re-Animator'', ''La Mentale'', ''36th Precinct (36 Quai des Orfèvres)'', ''The Incredibles'', ''Bayside Shakedown 2'', ''THX 1138'' (fittingly enough), the 2004 ''Star Wars Trilogy'' DVD set, and ''X-Men 1.5''; in THX-certified theaters, and on the video games ''NBA 09: The Inside'', ''MLB 08: The Show'', and ''MLB 09: The Show''. It's also the intro to the menu of ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. The final appearance of the Lucasfilm byline variant was ''Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume One'', released on March 22, 2005, and the remastered variant with the THX website URL but no Lucasfilm byline appears on the French DVD releases of ''Ghost Rider'' and ''L'Ennemi Intime'', as well as most THX certified DVDs released by Wild Side Video, and even the HD DVD release of ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)''.
'''Availability:'''  The ''T2'' version was first seen on the ''Terminator 2: Judgment Day'' "Ultimate Edition" DVD, released on August 29, 2000, with the regular version appearing in most THX-certified theaters starting on May 25, 2001 with ''Pearl Harbor''.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20020802072052/http://marcoco.com:80/index2.html</ref> Seen on several THX DVDs, such as ''Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,'' ''Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones,'' ''Alien Quadrilogy'', ''From Hell'', ''Re-Animator'', ''La Mentale'', ''36th Precinct (36 Quai des Orfèvres)'', ''The Incredibles'', ''Bayside Shakedown 2'', ''THX 1138'' (fittingly enough), the 2004 ''Star Wars Trilogy'' DVD set, and ''X-Men 1.5''; in THX-certified theaters, and on the video games ''NBA 09: The Inside'', ''MLB 08: The Show'', and ''MLB 09: The Show''. It's also the intro to the menu of ''The THX Ultimate Demo Disc''. The final appearance of the Lucasfilm byline variant was ''Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume One'', released on March 22, 2005, and the remastered variant with the THX website URL but no Lucasfilm byline appears on the French DVD releases of ''Ghost Rider'' and ''L'Ennemi Intime'', as well as most THX certified DVDs released by Wild Side Video, and even the HD DVD release of ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)''.
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'''Technique:''' Computer animation.
'''Technique:''' Computer animation.


'''Music/Sounds:''' In this order, sound/dialogue clips from the following movies are heard:
'''Audio:''' In this order, sound/dialogue clips from the following movies are heard:


* ''Apocalypse Now Redux''
* ''Apocalypse Now Redux''
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A remastered Deep Note, some shining sounds, and whooshes. In this remastered Deep Note, some voices are reminiscent of the newer ones from the Broadway 2000 version, and some of the voices reach their final pitches before the others do.
'''Audio:''' A remastered Deep Note, some shining sounds, and whooshes. In this remastered Deep Note, some voices are reminiscent of the newer ones from the Broadway 2000 version, and some of the voices reach their final pitches before the others do.


'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' The audio used in this trailer made an appearance in a parody in ''Over the Hedge''. (the glimmer is heard briefly, if you listen closely.)
'''Audio Trivia:''' The audio used in this trailer made an appearance in a parody in ''Over the Hedge''. (the glimmer is heard briefly, if you listen closely.)


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
*The Deep Note is abridged on the <u>game variant</u>.
*The Deep Note is abridged on the <u>game variant</u>.
**Additionally, on ''<u>Scarface: The World is Yours</u>'', the Deep Note starts after the sound of a chainsaw is played. This same version appears on <u>''MAG'' for PlayStation 3</u>, but without the chainsaw sound.
**Additionally, on ''<u>Scarface: The World is Yours</u>'', the Deep Note starts after the sound of a chainsaw is played. This same version appears on <u>''MAG'' for PlayStation 3</u>, but without the chainsaw sound.
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'''Technique:''' CGI produced by Eyestorm Productions.
'''Technique:''' CGI produced by Eyestorm Productions.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from "Tex" and "Broadway" (DVD variant) trailers. None for the still variant.
'''Audio:''' The -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from "Tex" and "Broadway" (DVD variant) trailers. None for the still variant.


'''Availability:'''  Can be seen on ''THX Demo Disc II'', in HD on the games ''NBA 08'' and ''MLB 07: The Show'' (PS2 and PS3), ''The Bourne Conspiracy'', and whenever you start up a THX-Certified TiVo. The alternate HD variant seen on a promotional disc on the HD-DVD side for the French HD-DVD release of ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)'' (also in SD on the DVD side), the Japanese DVD of [https://youtu.be/BDchaG0jJDM ''I Just Didn't Do It''] (それでもボクはやってない), the French DVDs of ''L'Ennemi Intime'' (hidden in title 7) and ''Shine a Light'' (hidden in title 13), as well as the French (2-disc) DVD of ''Hot Fuzz''.
'''Availability:'''  Can be seen on ''THX Demo Disc II'', in HD on the games ''NBA 08'' and ''MLB 07: The Show'' (PS2 and PS3), ''The Bourne Conspiracy'', and whenever you start up a THX-Certified TiVo. The alternate HD variant seen on a promotional disc on the HD-DVD side for the French HD-DVD release of ''Pan's Labyrinth (Le Labyrinthe de Pan)'' (also in SD on the DVD side), the Japanese DVD of [https://youtu.be/BDchaG0jJDM ''I Just Didn't Do It''] (それでもボクはやってない), the French DVDs of ''L'Ennemi Intime'' (hidden in title 7) and ''Shine a Light'' (hidden in title 13), as well as the French (2-disc) DVD of ''Hot Fuzz''.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by [[Pacific Data Images]] and [[DreamWorks Animation]].
'''Technique:''' CGI by [[Pacific Data Images]] and [[DreamWorks Animation]].


'''Music/Sounds:''' The Deep Note (the descending part at first with it falling over), the instruments, Donkey saying "Uh-oh...", Shrek whispering "Donkey!", and Donkey's response: "Okay, okay! Chill, Shrek...". Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy reprise their respective roles as Shrek and Donkey from the film.
'''Audio:''' The Deep Note (the descending part at first with it falling over), the instruments, Donkey saying "Uh-oh...", Shrek whispering "Donkey!", and Donkey's response: "Okay, okay! Chill, Shrek...". Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy reprise their respective roles as Shrek and Donkey from the film.


'''Music/Sounds Trivia:''' Donkey's "Uh-oh..." is taken from an early part of the first ''Shrek'' film when he realizes he ran out of fairy dust while he is trying to escape Lord Farquaad's guards.
'''Audio Trivia:''' Donkey's "Uh-oh..." is taken from an early part of the first ''Shrek'' film when he realizes he ran out of fairy dust while he is trying to escape Lord Farquaad's guards.


'''Availability:''' This was initially supposed to premiere on November 2, 2001, presumably before ''Monsters, Inc.'', to promote the DVD release of ''Shrek'', but was pulled at the last second, as such, it was theorized that Disney threatened to cut ties with THX over the trailer since ''Shrek''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s DVD release date was the same day that ''Monsters, Inc.'' opened in theaters due to long-standing animosities between Disney and DreamWorks (which Disney denied), but THX themselves stated it was due to not wanting to be associated with a specific film. It eventually debuted online in 2006 to promote ''Shrek the Third''<ref>https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/shrek-the-third-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zndgynjm</ref>, with the trailer also appearing on the film itself theatrically in UK cinemas (and possibly other films). It was later uploaded to the company's YouTube channel as well.
'''Availability:''' This was initially supposed to premiere on November 2, 2001, presumably before ''Monsters, Inc.'', to promote the DVD release of ''Shrek'', but was pulled at the last second, as such, it was theorized that Disney threatened to cut ties with THX over the trailer since ''Shrek''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s DVD release date was the same day that ''Monsters, Inc.'' opened in theaters due to long-standing animosities between Disney and DreamWorks (which Disney denied), but THX themselves stated it was due to not wanting to be associated with a specific film. It eventually debuted online in 2006 to promote ''Shrek the Third''<ref>https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/shrek-the-third-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zndgynjm</ref>, with the trailer also appearing on the film itself theatrically in UK cinemas (and possibly other films). It was later uploaded to the company's YouTube channel as well.
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A man saying "And...action!" when the clapperboard is on-screen, Tex's voice, some car sounds, and other sound effects, and the -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from before.
'''Audio:''' A man saying "And...action!" when the clapperboard is on-screen, Tex's voice, some car sounds, and other sound effects, and the -1.5/low-pitched Deep Note from before.


'''Availability:''' Seen on THX-certified DVD players in some cars, and seen in theaters during this time period; it's said to have premiered before ''Cars''. This was spotted on the 2006 DVD of ''District B13'' and ''THX Demo Disc II'', as well as the 2006 Japanese releases of ''Brave Story'' on DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray.
'''Availability:''' Seen on THX-certified DVD players in some cars, and seen in theaters during this time period; it's said to have premiered before ''Cars''. This was spotted on the 2006 DVD of ''District B13'' and ''THX Demo Disc II'', as well as the 2006 Japanese releases of ''Brave Story'' on DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray.
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'''Technique:''' CGI animated, designed and produced by Eyestorm Productions.
'''Technique:''' CGI animated, designed and produced by Eyestorm Productions.


'''Music/Sounds:''' A variety of instruments playing in sync with each plant, performed by Low in the Sky. This ends with a less noisy version of the Deep Note, accompanied by the swoosh. Unlike the previous THX trailers, the music starts at the ending note (blended into the background instrumentation at first) and comes to a quick end rather than fading out smoothly. Mixed by Gary A. Rizzo at Skywalker Sound.  
'''Audio:''' A variety of instruments playing in sync with each plant, performed by Low in the Sky. This ends with a less noisy version of the Deep Note, accompanied by the swoosh. Unlike the previous THX trailers, the music starts at the ending note (blended into the background instrumentation at first) and comes to a quick end rather than fading out smoothly. Mixed by Gary A. Rizzo at Skywalker Sound.  


'''Availability:''' Seen in most THX-certified theaters starting in late November 2007, and THX DVDs/Blu-rays from 2008-2012 such as ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', ''The Magic Hour'' (ザ・マジックアワー) (Japan only), ''Shine a Light'' (France only), ''Outlander: Le Dernier Viking'' (Outlander) (France only), ''Largo Winch'' (France only), ''Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection'' (2008 reprints of the 2003 DVDs originally containing Broadway 2000, as well as the first home release to feature this trailer), and the 2008 BD of ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull''. On ''Avatar'', ''Red Tails'', and ''Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy'' (Blu-ray only), it appears at the end. It was also seen online as well. Also seen at the end of the THX Optimizer video on THX-certified TiVos, which are no longer manufactured as of 2013.
'''Availability:''' Seen in most THX-certified theaters starting in late November 2007, and THX DVDs/Blu-rays from 2008-2012 such as ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars'', ''The Magic Hour'' (ザ・マジックアワー) (Japan only), ''Shine a Light'' (France only), ''Outlander: Le Dernier Viking'' (Outlander) (France only), ''Largo Winch'' (France only), ''Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection'' (2008 reprints of the 2003 DVDs originally containing Broadway 2000, as well as the first home release to feature this trailer), and the 2008 BD of ''Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull''. On ''Avatar'', ''Red Tails'', and ''Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy'' (Blu-ray only), it appears at the end. It was also seen online as well. Also seen at the end of the THX Optimizer video on THX-certified TiVos, which are no longer manufactured as of 2013.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by the now-defunct [[Blue Sky Studios]].
'''Technique:''' CGI by the now-defunct [[Blue Sky Studios]].


'''Music/Sounds:''' The characters talking, sound effects corresponding to the animation, and the 2005 Deep Note (if you listen closely).
'''Audio:''' The characters talking, sound effects corresponding to the animation, and the 2005 Deep Note (if you listen closely).


'''Availability:''' It was only seen in THX-certified theaters to help promote ''Horton Hears a Who!'', and also appeared in front of the film itself in said theaters. Also seen on the THX website.
'''Availability:''' It was only seen in THX-certified theaters to help promote ''Horton Hears a Who!'', and also appeared in front of the film itself in said theaters. Also seen on the THX website.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by Van Ling.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Van Ling.


'''Music/Sounds:''' The 2005 Deep Note.
'''Audio:''' The 2005 Deep Note.


'''Availability:'''  Can be found on the ''THX Calibrator'' disc, 3D movies in cinemas and 3D Blu-ray releases, like the 3D Blu-ray of ''Avatar'' (to date, the very last certified THX home media release with logos on it) and the theatrical premiere of ''Tron: Legacy''.
'''Availability:'''  Can be found on the ''THX Calibrator'' disc, 3D movies in cinemas and 3D Blu-ray releases, like the 3D Blu-ray of ''Avatar'' (to date, the very last certified THX home media release with logos on it) and the theatrical premiere of ''Tron: Legacy''.
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'''Technique:''' CGI.
'''Technique:''' CGI.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Sound effects accompanying the atmosphere, followed by the Deep Note.
'''Audio:''' Sound effects accompanying the atmosphere, followed by the Deep Note.


'''Availability:''' It was a prototype logo that was found on THX's website for a short time.
'''Availability:''' It was a prototype logo that was found on THX's website for a short time.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by independent Norwegian design studio Two-Shots Production (now "Vortex Film").
'''Technique:''' CGI by independent Norwegian design studio Two-Shots Production (now "Vortex Film").


'''Music/Sounds:''' A redone version of the Deep Note, also done by James Andy Moorer. It sounds more synthesized than before, and is even louder than before. It starts off with the synths ascending and descending over and over again until they rapidly change their pitches. During the rapid pitch change, the clashing pitches of the lower synths cause a "rumbling" sound as the Deep Note gets louder, and the final pitch gets louder and louder as more and more synths join them at the final chord. The highest synths on the final chord create a synth organ-like sound, while the lowest synths create a deep humming sound. Mixed by Lora Hirschberg (with assistance by Gary Rydstrom) at Skywalker Sound.
'''Audio:''' A redone version of the Deep Note, also done by James Andy Moorer. It sounds more synthesized than before, and is even louder than before. It starts off with the synths ascending and descending over and over again until they rapidly change their pitches. During the rapid pitch change, the clashing pitches of the lower synths cause a "rumbling" sound as the Deep Note gets louder, and the final pitch gets louder and louder as more and more synths join them at the final chord. The highest synths on the final chord create a synth organ-like sound, while the lowest synths create a deep humming sound. Mixed by Lora Hirschberg (with assistance by Gary Rydstrom) at Skywalker Sound.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' In the longer versions, after the synths switch back and forth between ascending and descending, the louder synths are stretched out until the final chord.
'''Audio Variant:''' In the longer versions, after the synths switch back and forth between ascending and descending, the louder synths are stretched out until the final chord.


'''Availability:''' This made its debut online and has been seen in theaters. The normal 30-second variant has been reported to have been seen on ''Terminator Genisys''. The Razer variant was only seen as a promotional video on Vimeo titled "THX Is Evolving". The 60-second variant was only used in the Warren chain of cinemas.
'''Availability:''' This made its debut online and has been seen in theaters. The normal 30-second variant has been reported to have been seen on ''Terminator Genisys''. The Razer variant was only seen as a promotional video on Vimeo titled "THX Is Evolving". The 60-second variant was only used in the Warren chain of cinemas.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by Human Workshop.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Human Workshop.


'''Music/Sounds:''' First, the beginning half of the 2005 Deep Note plays, then gets interrupted by whooshes, liquid sound effects, and a low synth note, followed by a choir. During the glow, the Deep Note resumes, followed by another whoosh, and an explosion.
'''Audio:''' First, the beginning half of the 2005 Deep Note plays, then gets interrupted by whooshes, liquid sound effects, and a low synth note, followed by a choir. During the glow, the Deep Note resumes, followed by another whoosh, and an explosion.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' During the "making of" video, there was no Deep Note.
'''Audio Variant:''' During the "making of" video, there was no Deep Note.


'''Availability:''' First seen on the Human Workshop website. It's currently unknown if this trailer has been used in other places as of this writing.
'''Availability:''' First seen on the Human Workshop website. It's currently unknown if this trailer has been used in other places as of this writing.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by Andrew Kramer (who also owns Video Copilot) and American Meme.
'''Technique:''' CGI by Andrew Kramer (who also owns Video Copilot) and American Meme.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Sounds accompanying the environments, along with descending sounds invoking the Deep Note. When we start panning through the space station, we hear the Deep Note, with multiple stop-starts during the early stages. The stop-starts get faster and faster until the Deep Note converges into a single sound.
'''Audio:''' Sounds accompanying the environments, along with descending sounds invoking the Deep Note. When we start panning through the space station, we hear the Deep Note, with multiple stop-starts during the early stages. The stop-starts get faster and faster until the Deep Note converges into a single sound.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''   
'''Audio Variants:'''   
* There is a <u>reworked version</u> composed by Loud Color in Los Angeles. On the THX section, it says that they crafted original sounds with synthesizers, foley, granular synthesis and complex effects. They also utilized immersive VR and 3D mixing techniques to give a clear sense of space and environment.
* There is a <u>reworked version</u> composed by Loud Color in Los Angeles. On the THX section, it says that they crafted original sounds with synthesizers, foley, granular synthesis and complex effects. They also utilized immersive VR and 3D mixing techniques to give a clear sense of space and environment.
* On the <u>THX Ultimate Cinema variant</u>, the 2005 Deep Note is used.
* On the <u>THX Ultimate Cinema variant</u>, the 2005 Deep Note is used.
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'''Technique:''' CGI by EyeBelieve.
'''Technique:''' CGI by EyeBelieve.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Whirring of the flying drones, pinging, balls flying and hitting things, robotic grunts, a slamming noise and then the Deep Note (-1.5/low-pitched).
'''Audio:''' Whirring of the flying drones, pinging, balls flying and hitting things, robotic grunts, a slamming noise and then the Deep Note (-1.5/low-pitched).


'''Availability:''' Premiered on THX's YouTube channel, used as a demo of THX's Spatial Audio technology.
'''Availability:''' Premiered on THX's YouTube channel, used as a demo of THX's Spatial Audio technology.
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