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'''Technique:''' Advanced early computer animation, likely done on an Oxberry animation stand. | '''Technique:''' Advanced early computer animation, likely done on an Oxberry animation stand. | ||
''' | '''Audio:''' A synthesised string arrangement with a "wah" effect. This is joined by a nine-note synthesised bell fanfare after two notes (chord F# sharp). The fanfare was composed by James Aldenham, The collaborative alias of Brian Bennett and Jim Stokoe, who later composed the ITV Schools theme for [[Channel 4]]. The fanfare was arranged by Mike Moran. | ||
''' | '''Audio Variants:''' | ||
* For the "CENTRAL NEWS" variant, an abridged version of the main theme would be used. On the debut programme, however, the music was the same as the normal logo. | * For the "CENTRAL NEWS" variant, an abridged version of the main theme would be used. On the debut programme, however, the music was the same as the normal logo. | ||
* On 1983 episodes of ''Family Fortunes'', it's silent, or very heavily muted. | * On 1983 episodes of ''Family Fortunes'', it's silent, or very heavily muted. | ||
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'''Technique:''' More advanced computer effects for the time. | '''Technique:''' More advanced computer effects for the time. | ||
''' | '''Audio:''' Same as the 1st logo. | ||
''' | '''Audio Variants:''' | ||
* A different abridged version of the Central News theme would play for the news programme. | * A different abridged version of the Central News theme would play for the news programme. | ||
* Occasionally, this jingle could sometimes be played in two different chords other than F# originally, such as either in B major or D major (in an alternate). | * Occasionally, this jingle could sometimes be played in two different chords other than F# originally, such as either in B major or D major (in an alternate). | ||
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'''Technique:''' CGI. | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
''' | '''Audio:''' Several different jingles were used: | ||
*The main tune was a fast-paced synth rock theme with synth toms. This was usually abridged. | *The main tune was a fast-paced synth rock theme with synth toms. This was usually abridged. | ||
*A more relaxing sounding theme with xylophones and a harmonica lead. | *A more relaxing sounding theme with xylophones and a harmonica lead. | ||
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'''Technique:''' CGI. | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
''' | '''Audio:''' Depending on the year: | ||
*1988-1993, standard version: A synthesised “sweep” culminating in a majestic, seven-note orchestral fanfare. | *1988-1993, standard version: A synthesised “sweep” culminating in a majestic, seven-note orchestral fanfare. | ||
*1988-1993, sub-variant 1: The synthesised sweep is absent. Otherwise, the music is still the same. | *1988-1993, sub-variant 1: The synthesised sweep is absent. Otherwise, the music is still the same. | ||
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'''Technique:''' Same as [[Carlton Television]]. | '''Technique:''' Same as [[Carlton Television]]. | ||
''' | '''Audio:''' The same four-note theme as on Carlton's logos, played in different styles. Sometimes it has the announcer's voice-over announcing the intro of a TV show, TV movie, or theatrical movie. | ||
'''Legacy:''' It is pretty much a form of branding strategy used by Central's owner Carlton, which would expand when the company replaced the Central branding with their own on 6 September 1999. | '''Legacy:''' It is pretty much a form of branding strategy used by Central's owner Carlton, which would expand when the company replaced the Central branding with their own on 6 September 1999. | ||