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The '''Nine Network''' (commonly known as '''Channel Nine''' or simply '''Nine''') is a major Australian commercial free-to-air television network, founded in 1956 as the '''National Television Network''', becoming known as the Nine Network in the late 1960s. Nine adopted their famous "dots" logo in 1970. In 1975, Nine Network along with all other Australian TV channels switched to full time colour broadcasts. The Nine Network is one of three main free-to-air commercial networks in Australia, the others being [[Seven Network National IDs|Seven]] and [[Network 10 National IDs|Ten]]. | The '''Nine Network''' (commonly known as '''Channel Nine''' or simply '''Nine''') is a major Australian commercial free-to-air television network, founded in 1956 as the '''National Television Network''', becoming known as the Nine Network in the late 1960s. Nine adopted their famous "dots" logo in 1970. In 1975, Nine Network along with all other Australian TV channels switched to full time colour broadcasts. The Nine Network is one of three main free-to-air commercial networks in Australia, the others being [[Seven Network National IDs|Seven]] and [[Network 10 National IDs|Ten]]. | ||
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===1st (known) Logo (May 1972-1975)=== | ===1st (known) Logo (May 1972-1975)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, there are 2 white dots stuck to each other. A dot slides across the screen and splits the 2 dots. Then, 2 more dots drop down and position themselves in a plus shape. 2 colons slide up and down from the screen edges and collide with the ends, forming an incomplete square. One final dot slides in from the right side of the screen and pushes one of the dots to the middle, forming a 3x3 grid of dots. The middle dot zooms in to turn the screen white, going to a random live-action part, usually ending in someone performing a particular shuffle dance. After it finishes, the screen fades back to the dots, which then turn into a squishy-looking "9". The "9" then cuts out as the dots appear column by column, before the "9" appears to complete the famous logo. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, there are 2 white dots stuck to each other. A dot slides across the screen and splits the 2 dots. Then, 2 more dots drop down and position themselves in a plus shape. 2 colons slide up and down from the screen edges and collide with the ends, forming an incomplete square. One final dot slides in from the right side of the screen and pushes one of the dots to the middle, forming a 3x3 grid of dots. The middle dot zooms in to turn the screen white, going to a random live-action part, usually ending in someone performing a particular shuffle dance. After it finishes, the screen fades back to the dots, which then turn into a squishy-looking "9". The "9" then cuts out as the dots appear column by column, before the "9" appears to complete the famous logo. | ||
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* Australian singer John Farnham appears dressed as a king. He walks through a crowd and stops to do the dance. The announcer in this variant says: "Get the Channel 9 Moomba feeling". This variant was made in celebration of Farnham winning the award of "King of Moomba" at the Melbourne Moomba Festival (a large community festival held in the city of Melbourne, Victoria) in 1972. Presumably, this ident was exclusive to GTV-9 in Melbourne. | * Australian singer John Farnham appears dressed as a king. He walks through a crowd and stops to do the dance. The announcer in this variant says: "Get the Channel 9 Moomba feeling". This variant was made in celebration of Farnham winning the award of "King of Moomba" at the Melbourne Moomba Festival (a large community festival held in the city of Melbourne, Victoria) in 1972. Presumably, this ident was exclusive to GTV-9 in Melbourne. | ||
*Humphrey B. Bear, Channel 9's iconic and long-standing children's' character/mascot does the shuffle in front of a real bear at a zoo. | *Humphrey B. Bear, Channel 9's iconic and long-standing children's' character/mascot does the shuffle in front of a real bear at a zoo. | ||
This is far from all the variants in existence. Reportedly, TCN-9 in Sydney had already produced 40 variants at the time of the package's launch < | This is far from all the variants in existence. Reportedly, TCN-9 in Sydney had already produced 40 variants at the time of the package's launch <span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> , let alone any additional idents made during the three years this package was used, such as those for special occasions like the Moomba variant | ||
'''Technique:''' A mix of live-action and 2D animation. | '''Technique:''' A mix of live-action and 2D animation. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A funky trumpet tune. Before finishing the tune, a male announcer says "Get the Channel Nine feeling." The theme was written and recorded by the network's music director, Geoff Harvey < | '''Music/Sounds:''' A funky trumpet tune. Before finishing the tune, a male announcer says "Get the Channel Nine feeling." The theme was written and recorded by the network's music director, Geoff Harvey <span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' There is also a variant where the trumpet tune is more of a fanfare. The announcer here explains the transmitter info. | '''Music/Sounds Variant:''' There is also a variant where the trumpet tune is more of a fanfare. The announcer here explains the transmitter info. | ||
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'''Availability:''' Extinct. | '''Availability:''' Extinct. | ||
'''Legacy:''' These idents proved quite popular as many Australians sought to replicate the dance used in the idents, known as the "Channel 9 shuffle". Newspapers even published step by step guides to performing the dance < | '''Legacy:''' These idents proved quite popular as many Australians sought to replicate the dance used in the idents, known as the "Channel 9 shuffle". Newspapers even published step by step guides to performing the dance <span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>. | ||
===2nd Logo (1 March 1975-1977)=== | ===2nd Logo (1 March 1975-1977)=== | ||
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<center>''This video is from a re-airing of the ident in 2016 to mark 60 years of TV in Australia''</center> | <center>''This video is from a re-airing of the ident in 2016 to mark 60 years of TV in Australia''</center> | ||
'''Logo:''' On a dark blue background, 2 events may happen (more are known to exist, though): | '''Logo:''' On a dark blue background, 2 events may happen (more are known to exist, though): | ||
* '''Variant #1:''' The dots appear to the left in orange, follow by the "9" in the same colour to the right. The camera moves towards the dots until the middle dot is all that's left. The dot then grows arms, legs, and a face, with it being confused at first. After looking at his new features, the character gets embarrassed and turns red. The character turns back to orange and then does a little dance (The "shuffle" dance from the previous idents) before giving a weary smile. The character then reverts back to the dot and the logo zooms out. | * '''Variant #1:''' The dots appear to the left in orange, follow by the "9" in the same colour to the right. The camera moves towards the dots until the middle dot is all that's left. The dot then grows arms, legs, and a face, with it being confused at first. After looking at his new features, the character gets embarrassed and turns red. The character turns back to orange and then does a little dance (The "shuffle" dance from the previous idents) before giving a weary smile. The character then reverts back to the dot and the logo zooms out. | ||
* '''Variant #2:''' An orange dot slides down from the top right of the screen, then ricochets into place. Several more dots appear and start bouncing into their respective places, except for a dot that is on the opposite side of the screen. The final dot then collides with the lone dot and melds with it, quickly forming the "9" and the last dot, but not before fusing with the dots and splitting from it quickly. After the logo is formed, 2 white lines appear and tap against each over as an orange rectangle appears around the logo. The lines then transform into the text "LIVING COLOR" in a white font similar to the "9" logo. A white border then appears around the orange border and then zooms out. | * '''Variant #2:''' An orange dot slides down from the top right of the screen, then ricochets into place. Several more dots appear and start bouncing into their respective places, except for a dot that is on the opposite side of the screen. The final dot then collides with the lone dot and melds with it, quickly forming the "9" and the last dot, but not before fusing with the dots and splitting from it quickly. After the logo is formed, 2 white lines appear and tap against each over as an orange rectangle appears around the logo. The lines then transform into the text "LIVING COLOR" in a white font similar to the "9" logo. A white border then appears around the orange border and then zooms out. | ||
* '''Variant #3:''' A third variant apparently involves a larger green dot with a face juggling the 9 dots. A cut down version of this is seen on Channel 9's 40th anniversary promo< | * '''Variant #3:''' A third variant apparently involves a larger green dot with a face juggling the 9 dots. A cut down version of this is seen on Channel 9's 40th anniversary promo<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span> | ||
'''Trivia:''' The American spelling of "color" is used in this ident, instead of the British spelling of "colour". | '''Trivia:''' The American spelling of "color" is used in this ident, instead of the British spelling of "colour". | ||
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===3rd Logo (1977-1978)=== | ===3rd Logo (1977-1978)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' Same as the "Let Us Be The One" ABC ID for the time, but with different clips and logo order, as well as the logo being replaced with the Nine Network logo, crossfading between the number and dots. | '''Logo:''' Same as the "Let Us Be The One" ABC ID for the time, but with different clips and logo order, as well as the logo being replaced with the Nine Network logo, crossfading between the number and dots. | ||
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===4th Logo (1978-1979)=== | ===4th Logo (1978-1979)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, the Channel Nine logo (seen in a blue-black circle) zooms out to the left as the words "STILL THE ONE!" slide in. We then zoom into the logomark as we see live-action pictures (covered on the bottom-left by program information). As the slideshow finishes, the Nine (golden) dots then appear by glowing in a circle. It then fades to the Nine number as the circle border glows, then switches back to the dots. | '''Logo:''' On a black background, the Channel Nine logo (seen in a blue-black circle) zooms out to the left as the words "STILL THE ONE!" slide in. We then zoom into the logomark as we see live-action pictures (covered on the bottom-left by program information). As the slideshow finishes, the Nine (golden) dots then appear by glowing in a circle. It then fades to the Nine number as the circle border glows, then switches back to the dots. | ||
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===5th Logo (1979-1980)=== | ===5th Logo (1979-1980)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' Same as the ABC 1978 "We're the One!" ID but with the Channel Nine logomark switching to the dots and back to number throughout the logo | '''Logo:''' Same as the ABC 1978 "We're the One!" ID but with the Channel Nine logomark switching to the dots and back to number throughout the logo | ||
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===6th Logo (1980-1981)=== | ===6th Logo (1980-1981)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' Same as the end of the ABC 1979 "Still the One!" ID but with the Channel Nine logomark. | '''Logo:''' Same as the end of the ABC 1979 "Still the One!" ID but with the Channel Nine logomark. | ||
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===7th Logo (1981-1982)=== | ===7th Logo (1981-1982)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We zoom across white buildings on a yellow-orange grid map of Australia in a space background. We then zoom out to see the full map to then see the words "STILL THE ONE" in a yellow golden font. The text zooms in as the Channel Nine logomark appears. | '''Logo:''' We zoom across white buildings on a yellow-orange grid map of Australia in a space background. We then zoom out to see the full map to then see the words "STILL THE ONE" in a yellow golden font. The text zooms in as the Channel Nine logomark appears. | ||
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===8th Logo (1982-1984)=== | ===8th Logo (1982-1984)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a space background, lines form a similar grid map of Australia to the previous one in blue. We then pan across the buildings (again) on the blue grid map in first person view. The camera then pans upwards and the words "STILL THE ONE!" appear by glowing in blue. The Channel Nine number then appears in the same way. | '''Logo:''' On a space background, lines form a similar grid map of Australia to the previous one in blue. We then pan across the buildings (again) on the blue grid map in first person view. The camera then pans upwards and the words "STILL THE ONE!" appear by glowing in blue. The Channel Nine number then appears in the same way. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A fast paced, upbeat fanfare. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A fast paced, upbeat fanfare. | ||
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===9th logo (1983-1984)=== | ===9th logo (1983-1984)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We zoom out from a neon city background, similar in style to the previous logo, to reveal a boulevard rendered in the same style in which we see Channel 9 personalities dancing and having fun. The personalities seen include Paul Hogan (later known for ''Crocodile Dundee''), Humphrey B. Bear, cricket commentators Richie Benaud and Tony Greig, presenter and comedian Bert Newton and journalist Ray Martin, among others. As the fanfare crescendos, we pan up and see the 9 logo, in gold and sans dots as per the previous logo, rise up from behind the city background. The logo shines. | '''Logo:''' We zoom out from a neon city background, similar in style to the previous logo, to reveal a boulevard rendered in the same style in which we see Channel 9 personalities dancing and having fun. The personalities seen include Paul Hogan (later known for ''Crocodile Dundee''), Humphrey B. Bear, cricket commentators Richie Benaud and Tony Greig, presenter and comedian Bert Newton and journalist Ray Martin, among others. As the fanfare crescendos, we pan up and see the 9 logo, in gold and sans dots as per the previous logo, rise up from behind the city background. The logo shines. | ||
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===10th logo (1984-1987)=== | ===10th logo (1984-1987)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' A similar concept to the 8th logo, only this time done with full 3D animation and with the "Still the One" slogan floating past in 3D at the beginning as opposed to showing up at the end. The final logo is shinier and in a lighter blue than the previous logo. | '''Logo:''' A similar concept to the 8th logo, only this time done with full 3D animation and with the "Still the One" slogan floating past in 3D at the beginning as opposed to showing up at the end. The final logo is shinier and in a lighter blue than the previous logo. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 8th logo, albeit slightly enhanced. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 8th logo, albeit slightly enhanced. | ||
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===11th logo (1987-1988)=== | ===11th logo (1987-1988)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We start in a CGI city before panning out of the city and over a map of Australia, where the camera turns around and enters a second CGI city facing backwards as three bars come from one of the CGI structures in the distance. The camera follows the bars as they streak past a building face, leaving the dot-less 9 logo in orange on the side of the building. | '''Logo:''' We start in a CGI city before panning out of the city and over a map of Australia, where the camera turns around and enters a second CGI city facing backwards as three bars come from one of the CGI structures in the distance. The camera follows the bars as they streak past a building face, leaving the dot-less 9 logo in orange on the side of the building. | ||
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===12th Logo (1988-February 1992)=== | ===12th Logo (1988-February 1992)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We see an updated version of the previous ident's animation. The stripes then overlap the Channel Nine logomark, already formed in gold against a glass background reflecting the skyline of whatever city the particular station was broadcasting from. | '''Logo:''' We see an updated version of the previous ident's animation. The stripes then overlap the Channel Nine logomark, already formed in gold against a glass background reflecting the skyline of whatever city the particular station was broadcasting from. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A more orchestrated version of the previous ident's music. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A more orchestrated version of the previous ident's music. | ||
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===13th Logo (February 1992-October 1994)=== | ===13th Logo (February 1992-October 1994)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On an evening sky background, a curved glass stripe wipes in over what appears to be purple clouds, along with glass rods of different sizes. The camera then pans over the glass stripe gets bombarded by several glass rods from behind. This causes a golden picture of Australia to pixelate onto it. As the camera zooms into it, we then go thorough a small hole in it, briefly going underground before emerging out with several glass rods (some flying out, others emerging from the ground), starting with brown and then ending with the normal look from them, all under an evening sky with circling clouds. The camera then pans over to one of the skyscraper-like rods, revealing the Nine logo in translucent orange (later in gold) and a reflection of the station's serving area appears behind it. The sky then either remains or turns to night as the logo shines. The end result also shows the glass rods sections looking like windows on a skyscraper. | '''Logo:''' On an evening sky background, a curved glass stripe wipes in over what appears to be purple clouds, along with glass rods of different sizes. The camera then pans over the glass stripe gets bombarded by several glass rods from behind. This causes a golden picture of Australia to pixelate onto it. As the camera zooms into it, we then go thorough a small hole in it, briefly going underground before emerging out with several glass rods (some flying out, others emerging from the ground), starting with brown and then ending with the normal look from them, all under an evening sky with circling clouds. The camera then pans over to one of the skyscraper-like rods, revealing the Nine logo in translucent orange (later in gold) and a reflection of the station's serving area appears behind it. The sky then either remains or turns to night as the logo shines. The end result also shows the glass rods sections looking like windows on a skyscraper. | ||
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* Sometime in early 1993, this ident received a revision. The animation proceeds as usual, however the final logo is now in metallic gold instead of translucent orange and new background images are used which were taken at night instead of sunset and are much sharper and cleaner than before. | * Sometime in early 1993, this ident received a revision. The animation proceeds as usual, however the final logo is now in metallic gold instead of translucent orange and new background images are used which were taken at night instead of sunset and are much sharper and cleaner than before. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A deep whoosh is first heard, and then sounds of synth wipes and beeps are heard, overlayed with an upbeat trumpet theme, ending with four notes. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A deep whoosh is first heard, and then sounds of synth wipes and beeps are heard, overlayed with an upbeat trumpet theme, ending with four notes. | ||
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=== 14th Logo (October 1994-1997) === | === 14th Logo (October 1994-1997) === | ||
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'''Logo:''' On an abstract CGI background of purples, reds and oranges, a swoosh appears and "hits" the middle of the screen, causing circles to disperse from the centre. As this occurs, the channel 9 logo zooms out from the foreground and settles in the centre of screen, this time in a light gold colour. | '''Logo:''' On an abstract CGI background of purples, reds and oranges, a swoosh appears and "hits" the middle of the screen, causing circles to disperse from the centre. As this occurs, the channel 9 logo zooms out from the foreground and settles in the centre of screen, this time in a light gold colour. | ||
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*Also in 1996, a variant celebrating 40 years of Australian television was used. | *Also in 1996, a variant celebrating 40 years of Australian television was used. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A triumphant fanfare, culminating in a grand, sweeping version of the "Still the One" jingle. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A triumphant fanfare, culminating in a grand, sweeping version of the "Still the One" jingle. | ||
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===15th Logo (1997-1999)=== | ===15th Logo (1997-1999)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We zoom into a line of the words "channel nine" repeating with two bars above and below as well as red- and blue-coloured flames on the left and right sides, respectively. as we zoom into a small sphere and a larger sphere appearing between the bars and over the letter "e" in "channel". The spheres rotate and the smaller one is revealed to be surrounded by a Saturn-esque ring, as we continue to zoom in through more concentric spheres before a cubic version of 9's famous dots appears, rotating throughout. We zoom through the dots to reveal the 9 logo on a red and blue background with stylized sparks emerging either side of it and the words "channel nine" both above and below it. | '''Logo:''' We zoom into a line of the words "channel nine" repeating with two bars above and below as well as red- and blue-coloured flames on the left and right sides, respectively. as we zoom into a small sphere and a larger sphere appearing between the bars and over the letter "e" in "channel". The spheres rotate and the smaller one is revealed to be surrounded by a Saturn-esque ring, as we continue to zoom in through more concentric spheres before a cubic version of 9's famous dots appears, rotating throughout. We zoom through the dots to reveal the 9 logo on a red and blue background with stylized sparks emerging either side of it and the words "channel nine" both above and below it. | ||
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There are station-specific variants with the city name listed below the logo, though oddly, the Brisbane variant has "Queensland" instead of the city name below it. | There are station-specific variants with the city name listed below the logo, though oddly, the Brisbane variant has "Queensland" instead of the city name below it. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' | '''Music/Sounds:''' | ||
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===16th Logo (1999-31 December 2000)=== | ===16th Logo (1999-31 December 2000)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We zoom through a fire red background filled with gold spheres. We zoom into one of the dots, which opens to reveal "2000" with three CGI spheres as the zeroes. We zoom through one of the zeroes as nine more spheres fly past us to form the iconic dots as the nine logo is revealed in an updated version of the previous ident's background with numerous 2000's in a horizontal line repeating in the background. The "still the one" slogan appears below. | '''Logo:''' We zoom through a fire red background filled with gold spheres. We zoom into one of the dots, which opens to reveal "2000" with three CGI spheres as the zeroes. We zoom through one of the zeroes as nine more spheres fly past us to form the iconic dots as the nine logo is revealed in an updated version of the previous ident's background with numerous 2000's in a horizontal line repeating in the background. The "still the one" slogan appears below. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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===17th Logo (1 January 2001-31 August 2002)=== | ===17th Logo (1 January 2001-31 August 2002)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' There are several idents. | '''Logo:''' There are several idents. | ||
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'''Variant:''' Sometimes the ninemsn URL will appear in place of the slogan. | '''Variant:''' Sometimes the ninemsn URL will appear in place of the slogan. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI, with live action in some cases. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' Each ident has its own musical score; all idents (except Sport) end with the iconic "still the one" jingle. | '''Music/Sounds:''' Each ident has its own musical score; all idents (except Sport) end with the iconic "still the one" jingle. | ||
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===18th Logo (1 September 2002-2004)=== | ===18th Logo (1 September 2002-2004)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We fly around inside the 9 before flying out of the side towards one of the nine dots. We then zoom out rapidly to reveal the 9 logo on a white background with the ninemsn URL below. | '''Logo:''' We fly around inside the 9 before flying out of the side towards one of the nine dots. We then zoom out rapidly to reveal the 9 logo on a white background with the ninemsn URL below. | ||
'''Trivia:''' This package and the next were designed by Graham Cousens, at the time an in-house designer at Nine< | '''Trivia:''' This package and the next were designed by Graham Cousens, at the time an in-house designer at Nine<span class="error">Expansion depth limit exceeded</span>. | ||
'''Variants:''' | '''Variants:''' | ||
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* When NWS-9 marked its 45th anniversary, the ident would end with the 9 logo to the right and the words "Still The One" in large 3D letters to the left. "Celebrating 45 years" would appear above in a fancy script font and "1st in South Australia" would appear below. | * When NWS-9 marked its 45th anniversary, the ident would end with the 9 logo to the right and the words "Still The One" in large 3D letters to the left. "Celebrating 45 years" would appear above in a fancy script font and "1st in South Australia" would appear below. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A calm beat leading into a modern version of the "still the one" jingle. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A calm beat leading into a modern version of the "still the one" jingle. | ||
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===19th Logo (2004-29 January 2006)=== | ===19th Logo (2004-29 January 2006)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' An updated version of the previous IDs. We see the inside of the nine logo again, but this time, the words "STILL", "THE", and "ONE" appear one by one in white as we transition to different "walls" in the logo before flipping out to the nine logo appearing on a white background. | '''Logo:''' An updated version of the previous IDs. We see the inside of the nine logo again, but this time, the words "STILL", "THE", and "ONE" appear one by one in white as we transition to different "walls" in the logo before flipping out to the nine logo appearing on a white background. | ||
'''Variant:''' On NWS-9 in Adelaide, "ADELAIDE'S NUMBER 1" fades in below the logo as the animation finishes. | '''Variant:''' On NWS-9 in Adelaide, "ADELAIDE'S NUMBER 1" fades in below the logo as the animation finishes. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A redone version of the previous theme. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A redone version of the previous theme. | ||
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===20th Logo (30 January 2006-14 January 2007)=== | ===20th Logo (30 January 2006-14 January 2007)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a warehouse-like background, we see two panels at a diagonal angle facing inwards and the new 9 logo, a white 9 (an updated version of the original logo's 9) in a blue box, in the middle. | '''Logo:''' On a warehouse-like background, we see two panels at a diagonal angle facing inwards and the new 9 logo, a white 9 (an updated version of the original logo's 9) in a blue box, in the middle. | ||
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===21st Logo (15 January 2007-14 January 2008)=== | ===21st Logo (15 January 2007-14 January 2008)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We see a number of Channel 9 personalities pan past the frame, some of them interacting with the 9 logo, taking it away, putting it back or moving it. As this happens, the 9 logo occasionally rotates in a cubic fashion. | '''Logo:''' We see a number of Channel 9 personalities pan past the frame, some of them interacting with the 9 logo, taking it away, putting it back or moving it. As this happens, the 9 logo occasionally rotates in a cubic fashion. | ||
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===22nd Logo (15 January 2008-31 January 2009)=== | ===22nd Logo (15 January 2008-31 January 2009)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' On a sky background, we see a translucent rendering of the new slogan, "we heart (the heart being an actual heart symbol) TV" as a series of CGI discs, representing the nine dots, fly around it. The slogan rotates and turns into the 9 from the previous logo as the dots settle into place next to it to form an updated version of the classic 9 logo. | '''Logo:''' On a sky background, we see a translucent rendering of the new slogan, "we heart (the heart being an actual heart symbol) TV" as a series of CGI discs, representing the nine dots, fly around it. The slogan rotates and turns into the 9 from the previous logo as the dots settle into place next to it to form an updated version of the classic 9 logo. | ||
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'''Variants:''' A long version of the ident exists, in which various shots of the flying dots are seen before cutting to the slogan. | '''Variants:''' A long version of the ident exists, in which various shots of the flying dots are seen before cutting to the slogan. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' The new network song, a modified cover of "Smile" by The Supernaturals. | '''Music/Sounds:''' The new network song, a modified cover of "Smile" by The Supernaturals. | ||
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===23rd Logo (1 February-26 September 2009)=== | ===23rd Logo (1 February-26 September 2009)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We see a green dot zoom out and explode into many dots. This leads to a cascade of other dot "explosions". The explosions rotate, changing colour with each turn from greens and yellows to pinks and purples to blues and whites. Finally, we see nine of the dots rotate in to fill about half the frame. The word "Choose" appears in one of the dots, next to which the Nine logo appears. | '''Logo:''' We see a green dot zoom out and explode into many dots. This leads to a cascade of other dot "explosions". The explosions rotate, changing colour with each turn from greens and yellows to pinks and purples to blues and whites. Finally, we see nine of the dots rotate in to fill about half the frame. The word "Choose" appears in one of the dots, next to which the Nine logo appears. | ||
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*For Adelaide and Perth, the nine dots are removed, due to affiliation disagreements of WIN ownership in mid-2007. | *For Adelaide and Perth, the nine dots are removed, due to affiliation disagreements of WIN ownership in mid-2007. | ||
'''Technique:''' A mix 2D and CGI | '''Technique:''' A mix 2D and CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' An upbeat tune with male singers vocalising throughout then singing what sounds like "smile" at the end. | '''Music/Sounds:''' An upbeat tune with male singers vocalising throughout then singing what sounds like "smile" at the end. | ||
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===24th Logo (27 September 2009-14 April 2012)=== | ===24th Logo (27 September 2009-14 April 2012)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We see a blue structure from various angles, as streaks of light pass through the logo. We pan through one of the walls to reveal that the structure is actually the Nine logo. We then see the logo from various close-up angles before cutting to the front as the logo zooms into place and the new slogan, "Welcome Home", writes itself in in a cursive font. | '''Logo:''' We see a blue structure from various angles, as streaks of light pass through the logo. We pan through one of the walls to reveal that the structure is actually the Nine logo. We then see the logo from various close-up angles before cutting to the front as the logo zooms into place and the new slogan, "Welcome Home", writes itself in in a cursive font. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' A grand, rising orchestration leading into the classic "Still the One" jingle. | '''Music/Sounds:''' A grand, rising orchestration leading into the classic "Still the One" jingle. | ||
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===25th Logo (15 April 2012-23 December 2017)=== | ===25th Logo (15 April 2012-23 December 2017)=== | ||
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'''Logo:''' We see various shots of a "swoosh" passing the frame in various colours, sometimes weaving around spheres in the same colour as the swoosh and the background. The colours are as follows: blue, red, green, purple, yellow, green. Eventually we cut to a shot of the swoosh moving up the left side of the frame as the Nine logo appears on the right with "Welcome Home" below it. As this happens, the colour changes three more times from purple to yellow to blue. | '''Logo:''' We see various shots of a "swoosh" passing the frame in various colours, sometimes weaving around spheres in the same colour as the swoosh and the background. The colours are as follows: blue, red, green, purple, yellow, green. Eventually we cut to a shot of the swoosh moving up the left side of the frame as the Nine logo appears on the right with "Welcome Home" below it. As this happens, the colour changes three more times from purple to yellow to blue. | ||
'''Technique:''' CGI | '''Technique:''' CGI. | ||
'''Music/Sounds:''' An upbeat tune with vocals, leading into the "Still the One" jingle. | '''Music/Sounds:''' An upbeat tune with vocals, leading into the "Still the One" jingle. | ||