Editing Top Gear/Title sequence
From GearKnob Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search
Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.
The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then publish the changes below to finish undoing the edit.
Latest revision | Your text | ||
Line 36: | Line 36: | ||
===1989 sequence=== | ===1989 sequence=== | ||
Title card: Episodes 188 - | Title card: Episodes 188 - 311 | ||
After just 38 episodes, the introduction sequence would be replaced again. A black [[Toyota Supra]] Turbo was shot at Pebble Mill Studios under fluourescent lighting, giving it a very dark, rich appearance. Editor Chris Tucker<ref>[https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/bbc-motion-graphics-archive/top-gear-1989 BBC Motion Graphics Archive - Top Gear (1989).</ref> would place various graphics on top of the car, such as a clip of a Sauber-Mercedes C9, and some early 3D animations of a steering wheel and suspension, among other mechanical parts. Green and red lines then make up the ''Top Gear'' logo, which is superimposed on a digitally-rendered mesh grille. | After just 38 episodes, the introduction sequence would be replaced again. A black [[Toyota Supra]] Turbo was shot at Pebble Mill Studios under fluourescent lighting, giving it a very dark, rich appearance. Editor Chris Tucker<ref>[https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/bbc-motion-graphics-archive/top-gear-1989 BBC Motion Graphics Archive - Top Gear (1989).</ref> would place various graphics on top of the car, such as a clip of a Sauber-Mercedes C9, and some early 3D animations of a steering wheel and suspension, among other mechanical parts. Green and red lines then make up the ''Top Gear'' logo, which is superimposed on a digitally-rendered mesh grille. | ||
Line 44: | Line 44: | ||
===1994 sequence=== | ===1994 sequence=== | ||
Title card: Episodes | Title card: Episodes 312 - 437 | ||
In 1994, after 4 years of the 1989 sequence, a new title sequence was commissioned. Primarily featuring the colour orange, the sequence prominently features a few radio-controlled cars, such as a [[Mitsubishi Shogun]] and a group of [[Ferrari 456]]s, which are spray-painted black and spun on a miniature skid pan, revealing the ''Top Gear'' logo. Bob Cosford would direct<ref>[https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/bbc-motion-graphics-archive/top-gear-1995 BBC Motion Graphics Archive - Top Gear (1995).]</ref> this introduction, with editing done on a Quantel Henry editing suite. Raymond Evangelista would provide the models, whilst Paul Handley was Director of Photography. | In 1994, after 4 years of the 1989 sequence, a new title sequence was commissioned. Primarily featuring the colour orange, the sequence prominently features a few radio-controlled cars, such as a [[Mitsubishi Shogun]] and a group of [[Ferrari 456]]s, which are spray-painted black and spun on a miniature skid pan, revealing the ''Top Gear'' logo. Bob Cosford would direct<ref>[https://www.ravensbourne.ac.uk/bbc-motion-graphics-archive/top-gear-1995 BBC Motion Graphics Archive - Top Gear (1995).]</ref> this introduction, with editing done on a Quantel Henry editing suite. Raymond Evangelista would provide the models, whilst Paul Handley was Director of Photography. | ||
===1998 sequence=== | ===1998 sequence=== | ||
Title card: Episodes | Title card: Episodes 438 - 465 | ||
To reflect the introduction of some new models to the world of cars since the mid-1990s, for [[Top Gear (1977 TV series)/Series 40|Series 40]] of original format ''Top Gear'', a new introduction sequence would be shot and filmed. Similar to the 1986 sequence, this would also employ computer graphics in a significant capacity. The ''Top Gear'' logo would appear on screen as the logo on a pair of car keys. | To reflect the introduction of some new models to the world of cars since the mid-1990s, for [[Top Gear (1977 TV series)/Series 40|Series 40]] of original format ''Top Gear'', a new introduction sequence would be shot and filmed. Similar to the 1986 sequence, this would also employ computer graphics in a significant capacity. The ''Top Gear'' logo would appear on screen as the logo on a pair of car keys. | ||
===1999 sequence=== | ===1999 sequence=== | ||
Title card: Episodes | Title card: Episodes 466 - 497 | ||
===2000 sequence=== | ===2000 sequence=== | ||
Title card: Episodes | Title card: Episodes 498 - 549 | ||
It is unknown whether or not Episode | It is unknown whether or not Episode 550, the 2002 Awards Special, had a new intro produced for it. | ||
===2002 sequence=== | ===2002 sequence=== | ||
Title card: Episodes | Title card: Episodes 551 - 645 | ||
Finally, for the show's 2002 relaunch, ''Top Gear'' would get a brand new introduction sequence. Several red cars, such as a [[Jaguar X-Type]] and [[Ferrari 360 Modena]] were driven slowly around the [[Top Gear Test Track]] whilst a helicopter recorded an overhead panning shot, stopping in front of the hangar. The ''Top Gear'' logo was then digitally added to the roof of this hangar, before the ''Top Gear'' logo appears on-screen, spinning and constructing itself. | Finally, for the show's 2002 relaunch, ''Top Gear'' would get a brand new introduction sequence. Several red cars, such as a [[Jaguar X-Type]] and [[Ferrari 360 Modena]] were driven slowly around the [[Top Gear Test Track]] whilst a helicopter recorded an overhead panning shot, stopping in front of the hangar. The ''Top Gear'' logo was then digitally added to the roof of this hangar, before the ''Top Gear'' logo appears on-screen, spinning and constructing itself. | ||
Line 72: | Line 72: | ||
===2006 sequence=== | ===2006 sequence=== | ||
Title card: Episodes | Title card: Episodes 646 - 679 | ||
Starting from Series 8, a new introduction sequence was commissioned, filled with various clips from the first 7 series of Top Gear. The intro itself was notably reminiscent of the original 1977 sequence, due to the "split-screen" design showing various clips simultaneously. | Starting from Series 8, a new introduction sequence was commissioned, filled with various clips from the first 7 series of Top Gear. The intro itself was notably reminiscent of the original 1977 sequence, due to the "split-screen" design showing various clips simultaneously. | ||
Line 83: | Line 83: | ||
===2008 sequence=== | ===2008 sequence=== | ||
Title card: Episodes | Title card: Episodes 680 - 751 | ||
===2013 sequence=== | ===2013 sequence=== | ||
Title card: Episodes | Title card: Episodes 753 - 797 | ||
Once more, the split-screen element from the 1977 sequence was reused and reappropriated. | Once more, the split-screen element from the 1977 sequence was reused and reappropriated. |