ITV News Channel

Here's what I think the ITV News channel will look like when ITV rebrands in January:

http://jamesomalley.co.uk/misc/itvnewschannel.jpg

As you can see, it's much more minimalist than the current set of graphics- I think they should tone down the horrible clashing blues and yellows and go for a more neutral black.

I can't make music, so you'll have to use your imagination- but I think an excellent new theme tune would be a sort of light hissing sound- similar to what you'd find if nothing was being broadcast.

Keeping in mind the tiny budget, I think alterations to the set will also be very cost effective- the channel shouldn't need a flashy set to sell itself, it should be judged on the merits of its content alone. As the name "ITV News Channel" is a bit of a mouthful (especially for viewers of other ITV hits like 'I'm a celebrity'), I think the name should be shortened to something like "Quiz TV Coming Soon to Freeview channel 81".

(Sorry, couldn't resist)

Looks great. 10/10

What software did you use?

3DS Max for basics, and then After Effects to tone down the glamour (it needs to remain focused, afterall). I then added the finishing touches in photoshop.

Much more pleasing to the eye than most other mocks posted here. Well done!

Ouch! My eyes! Far too bright. I'd prefer to see something more subtle.

Sorry to break it to you but the ITV NEWS CHANNEL isn't relaunching, it's closing down

*whoosh*

Sorry to break it to you, but this is a pisstake, dumbass...

It's great. Seems Lee may have someone on his tail! Not sure about that errant pixel though, it's putting me off a touch.

Its most probaly my cr*ppy computer but I just see a black square

Please turn off your computer now, unplug it and don't come back until you have acquired a few brain cells.