The design of
NOS Journaal has changed many times throughout its history. The first title sequence of the
NTS-journaal was, at the time. deem controversial, because it showed footage of women wearing short skirts and men dressed in leotards; the
NCRV objected and as such, the footage was removed from the intro. The theme music to
NOS Journaal has traditionally featured the sound of a gong; however, this was possibly not the case between 2005 and 2012, when the sound of a cymbal might be used and be artificially remixed to sound like a gong. The theme music used from 1995 to 2001, which was composed by
Stephen Emmer, used the same gong as was used in the original theme from 1956. After a long search, the gong was found in the
Tropenmuseum in
Amsterdam; as there was a small crack in the gong, the gong itself had to be repaired. On 17 December 2005, the
NOS Journaal received a rebrand, which was designed by British design agency
Lambie-Nairn. The NOS itself also received a new logo, featuring a red 'O', a motif which featured prominently in the logos, title sequences and sets of all programmes produced by the NOS. The radio news bulletins, previously known as
NOS Radio Nieuws, were also renamed to
NOS Journaal; as well as the news section on
NOS Teletekst. New theme music was also introduced, composed once again by Stephen Emmer. On 27 May 2012, the corporate identity was revamped again: many elements, such as the use of the colour red, were retained. For the 6pm and 8pm bulletins, presenters no longer sat down to present the news, instead standing and walking around the studio, in front of a newly built video wall. New theme music and title sequences were also introduced, with the red 'O' motif becoming a focal point in the title sequences. == Staff ==