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'''Availability:''' Seen on the second season of and the first two episodes of the third season of ''Water Rats'' and ''One Way Ticket''. | '''Availability:''' Seen on the second season of and the first two episodes of the third season of ''Water Rats'' and ''One Way Ticket''. | ||
===4th Logo (February 1998-31 | ===4th Logo (February 1998-December 31, 2000, August 3, 2005)=== | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* In 1999 the logo was enhanced to represent the new on-screen IDs. The Nine logo is now in gold. | * In 1999, the logo was enhanced to represent the new on-screen IDs. The Nine logo is now in gold. | ||
* Also in 1999, a variant was used after a broadcast of a Bee Gees concert. The nine balls are now disco balls and zoom out from the screen with the number nine already there. When the text transitions in, the disco balls return to normal. The URL is not present. | * Also in 1999, a variant was used after a broadcast of a Bee Gees concert. The nine balls are now disco balls and zoom out from the screen with the number nine already there. When the text transitions in, the disco balls return to normal. The URL is not present. | ||
* A UFO-themed variant exists. | * A UFO-themed variant exists. | ||
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* It also makes a strange appearance on the ''Hi-5'' DVD "Snow Party" released in 2005, possibly due to not having the original 2001 master. | * It also makes a strange appearance on the ''Hi-5'' DVD "Snow Party" released in 2005, possibly due to not having the original 2001 master. | ||
===5th Logo (1 | ===5th Logo (January 1, 2001-March 10, 2003)=== | ||
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* On films, the logo animates differently and the text reads "'''NINE FILMS & TELEVISION'''". | * On films, the logo animates differently and the text reads "'''NINE FILMS & TELEVISION'''". | ||
'''Technique:''' | '''Technique:''' 2D animation by Velvet mediendesign. | ||
'''Audio:''' Sci-fi sounds for the dots appearing (which are the same sounds heard during the Channel Nine idents), then a space-age rendition of the long-running "Still The One" jingle (which is four notes descending in tune). | '''Audio:''' Sci-fi sounds for the dots appearing (which are the same sounds heard during the Channel Nine idents), then a space-age rendition of the long-running "Still The One" jingle (which is four notes descending in tune). | ||
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'''Availability:''' | '''Availability:''' | ||
* This might appear on VHS or DVD releases of Channel Nine shows of this era but is usually plastered/cut out on current airings; otherwise if you live in Australia, check those tapes. | * This might appear on VHS or DVD releases of Channel Nine shows of this era but is usually plastered/cut out on current airings; otherwise if you live in Australia, check those tapes. | ||
* It was seen on the first and second seasons of ''McLeod's Daughters'' as well as home video | * It was seen on the first and second seasons of ''McLeod's Daughters'' as well as home video releases as well as Channel 5 "Milkshake!" airings of ''Hi-5'' episodes from the era. | ||
* Despite having ended use in 2002, after the "3-D Nine" logo was introduced, this logo was still used on ''Farscape'' episodes up until the show's ended on 10 | * Despite having ended use in 2002, after the "3-D Nine" logo was introduced, this logo was still used on ''Farscape'' episodes up until the show's ended on March 10, 2003 (although it does not appear on British airings of the same show). | ||
* The film version was seen on ''Dirty Deeds''. | * The film version was seen on ''Dirty Deeds''. | ||
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* On ''This is Your Life'', the show's logo appears below the logo. | * On ''This is Your Life'', the show's logo appears below the logo. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI animation using Alias Wavefront Maya. | '''Technique:''' CGI animation by Grahan Cousens using Alias Wavefront Maya. | ||
'''Audio:''' A synthesised whooshing sound accompanied by a fast descending note tune on a bright piano. This is followed by a news-style remix of the four-note "Still the One" theme, culminating in an electric guitar tune. | '''Audio:''' A synthesised whooshing sound accompanied by a fast descending note tune on a bright piano. This is followed by a news-style remix of the four-note "Still the One" theme, culminating in an electric guitar tune. | ||
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* The Nine Films and Television variant can be seen on ''Hi-5'' DVDs from 2006-2007. | * The Nine Films and Television variant can be seen on ''Hi-5'' DVDs from 2006-2007. | ||
===8th Logo (2007-31 | ===8th Logo (2007-January 31, 2009)=== | ||
[[File:GW353H202.jpg|400px|center]] | [[File:GW353H202.jpg|400px|center]] | ||
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'''Visuals:''' Over a black background is the then-current Nine Network logo, but in 2D | '''Visuals:''' Over a black background is the then-current Nine Network logo, but this time, in 2D. Then several orange squares appear on the left forming an orange bar and a grey gradient background quickly fades-in. Then, the black bar with an orange line above slides in from the left. It has the Nine MSN URL on it. At the same time, the text "NINE NETWORK" (on the left of the Nine logo) and "PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN" (above the black bar), both of which are set in Trajan Pro font, fade in. Afterwards, several white squares appear randomly. | ||
'''Trivia:''' This is directly based on Channel Nine's new look IDs. These were a colossal failure as Channel Nine lost further ground on rival Channel Seven. The branding was also criticised for not having the iconic nine dots. | '''Trivia:''' This is directly based on Channel Nine's new look IDs. These were a colossal failure as Channel Nine lost further ground on rival Channel Seven. The branding was also criticised for not having the iconic nine dots. | ||
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* The logo was last seen on [[Draft:TVS|TVS]] repeats of the 2007 revival of ''Here's Humphrey'' in 2013. | * The logo was last seen on [[Draft:TVS|TVS]] repeats of the 2007 revival of ''Here's Humphrey'' in 2013. | ||
'''Legacy:''' With a logo this bland, it's little wonder that it was quickly retired in | '''Legacy:''' With a logo this bland, it's little wonder that it was quickly retired in favor of bringing back the dots starting with the next logo. | ||
===9th Logo (2008-2009)=== | ===9th Logo (2008-2009)=== | ||
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'''Audio:''' James McColl singing "You better smile..." (adapted from the 1997 song "Smile" by The Supernaturals; said song was used in Nine Network's 2008 "We Heart TV" campaign, with rewritten lyrics), followed by a female voiceover saying "Channel Nine" (this woman's voice was featured in promos for many Channel Nine shows). | '''Audio:''' James McColl singing "You better smile..." (adapted from the 1997 song "Smile" by The Supernaturals; said song was used in Nine Network's 2008 "We Heart TV" campaign, with rewritten lyrics), followed by a female voiceover saying "Channel Nine" (this woman's voice was featured in promos for many Channel Nine shows). | ||
'''Availability:''' This logo is usually updated with a newer logo. | '''Availability:''' This logo is usually updated with a newer logo. This logo was last seen on ''Lab Rats Challenge'' on Cartoon Network Australia and on ''The Strip''. | ||
===10th Logo (2009)=== | ===10th Logo (2009)=== | ||
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'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
* | * Sometimes, this logo appeared on a black gradient background. | ||
* As before, there is a superimposed variation of this logo. | * As before, there is a superimposed variation of this logo. | ||
* A still version exists. | * A still version exists. On this version, the URL is absent. | ||
'''Technique:''' 2D computer animation. | '''Technique:''' 2D computer animation. | ||
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'''Legacy:''' Given its short lifespan, this package may well have been a placeholder for the "Welcome Home" branding introduced later that year. | '''Legacy:''' Given its short lifespan, this package may well have been a placeholder for the "Welcome Home" branding introduced later that year. | ||
===11th Logo (2009-15 | ===11th Logo (2009-April 15, 2012)=== | ||
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'''Audio Variant:''' On the Channel Nine Adelaide variant, the closing theme is heard along with a male voiceover who says: "This special television event was brought to you by Channel Nine Adelaide, your pageant station." | '''Audio Variant:''' On the Channel Nine Adelaide variant, the closing theme is heard along with a male voiceover who says: "This special television event was brought to you by Channel Nine Adelaide, your pageant station." | ||
'''Availability:''' Seen on most Channel Nine produced shows of the period, especially ''Hi-5'', and later episodes of ''Gasp!''. It is not seen on some outside productions | '''Availability:''' Seen on most Channel Nine produced shows of the period, especially ''Hi-5'', and later episodes of ''Gasp!''. It is not seen on some outside productions, such as ''The Block'' or ''Celebrity Apprentice Australia''. | ||
===12th Logo (15 | ===12th Logo (April 15, 2012-Late 2015)=== | ||
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'''Visuals:''' On a background ( | '''Visuals:''' On a background (color variations listed below), all at once, the Channel Nine logo is filled with color, a streak zooms in the bottom left corner and the phrase and copyright stamp from the previous logo fade in. All heavily based on the 2012 ident package. | ||
'''Variants:''' The actual production logo has only been spotted on a few shows and hence in four | '''Variants:''' The actual production logo has only been spotted on a few shows and hence in four colors, but in-credit logos and Channel Nine's own idents have these color variations. | ||
* {{color | * {{color | ||
|limegreen|Green}} | |limegreen|Green}} | ||