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Apple TV’s New Intro Was Shot With Real Glass, Not CGI

The camera-first sequence anchors Apple’s rebrand, debuting alongside a Finneas-composed sonic logo.

Overview

  • Ad Age and TBWA\Media Arts Lab detailed an in‑camera shoot using large glass versions of the logo with real lighting and motion.
  • The sequence now plays before Apple TV content in one‑, five‑, and twelve‑second cuts tailored to trailers, series, and films.
  • Composer Finneas created the new sonic logo that pairs with the visual identity.
  • Ad Age published a brief behind‑the‑scenes clip that was shared on X, confirming the practical production approach.
  • The identity refresh follows the shift from Apple TV+ to Apple TV, with updated app icons and the SF TV typeface rolling out across platforms.