Sydney Olympic Broadcasting Organisation
Background
This was the host broadcaster for the Olympic Games Sydney 2000 which was set up by the Sydney Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (SOCOG) and Channel Seven.
Logo (September 15-October 1, 2000)
Visuals: There is a fire which later fades to a group of Australian Aboriginals. Later, the sun rises and we see a man running with kangaroos hopping in the background. Then, there is a group of people rowing and later, a man doing the vault on a rock, two people fencing, an athlete riding a horse jumping. A man aiming his bow, a man throwing a discus, some people swimming and a woman diving. Finallly we see people cycling across Sydney Harbour Bridge while woman stands atop Opera House. She spins her ribbon to reveal the Olympic Rings while the SOBO logo appears in a ocean-like background.
Technique: A mix of live-action footage and CGI.
Audio: A mix of orchestrated music with some beats and didgeridoo sounds.
Availability: Seen on broadcasts of the Olympic Games Sydney 2000.