Light of the Bay Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 It is indeed very disappointing. I don't understand why it wasn't tweaked - I was at least expecting a new backdrop... Some sunny shots of Summer Bay perhaps. Also, I'm surprised Mike Perjanik hasn't worked on a new theme to match the brand new opening sequence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan F Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I hadn't expected any change really, it's created solely for the international market so probably isn't high up in priorities. As closing titles go, I think they're certainly the best ones from recent years purely for their simplicity, just a long nice shot approaching Summer Bay. There isn't really an expectation for Mike Perjanik to create a new theme when he no longer works on the show, I know his son Nick consulted him on the last version but still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Martin Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Saw it last night. When the hell are Seven going to change that ending, or don't they give a crap about the International syndication without which there would be no Home & Away? It looks inconsistent and unprofessional and makes a mockery of the show that they're using an end credit style from two (?) generations ago. I mean, seriously, why not just stick the credits from the pilot on the end and see if anyone notices? If Seven don't want to make a set of international credits consistent with the style of the rest of the production, then they shouldn't have any and just have the credits underneath the "Next Time" promo like in Australia. It just screamed massive lack of attention to detail. @Dan - you're right, but they've got really boring now. It feels like it's been there for years! It wouldn't be that difficult, though, to record a new backing track and lay Luke and Tarryn's vocals over that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christine king Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Looks like they've only made three opening title sequences, Maddie, Brax and Maddie/Spencer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home and Away Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Looks like they've only made three opening title sequences, Maddie, Brax and Maddie/Spencer. The opening images are NOT the cast members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mltvgold Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 No there not the cast members, and I actually thought Indi was more familiar with the surfing girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mltvgold Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Did anyone notice the piano notes in tonights (Australian) recap? I liked the slight difference in tonights music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadyctslover Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 We just had the 2013 season premiere here in the UK, and I was far more interested in the new opening than Heath's fate! Visually: I think the new title card(s) is a big improvement. I had no problem with the 'Home and Away' written in the water- style that we've had for the past couple of years, but it was past its best in its most recent form. It's also nice to have actual people in the title card too, something we've not seen since 2008. This shouldn't really be of note seeing as the show is about the characters, not so much the location. Overall they are fresh and modern, and I really like them. I'm a bit disappointed to see black 'widescreen' bars remain through the recap, but it's inoffensive and simple. Audio: When I first heard the new opener/recap music I wasn't impressed. In my opinion the opener/recap music used between June and December 2012 is the worst version there has ever, ever been, and so I was disappointed to note that the 2013 version is based on a very similar structure. Luckily, instrumentally it is far more interesting, more befitting the tone of the show, and less like the opening music to a holiday show (or something). I also really like the constant electric bass guitar (?) and subtle piano notes, replacing the intrusive drumming and jangaly guitar of the previous version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Shatliff Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Are we going to see anything in 2014 do we think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light of the Bay Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 HA! Not while Lucy Addario is at the helm, that's for sure. Her comments last year on the subject pretty much summed up how insignificant she considers the opening credits to be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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