April 1999 - December 2004
Idents 3
Channel 4 updated its on-screen look again on January 01 2002 with the introduction of a narrative aspect to the 'moving bars' theme. The idents, designed by Spin, included vapour trails, flickering tube lights, a beating heart and sound waves.

The daytime idents and those featuring Channel 4 personalities were retained. All other idents from the 1999 - 2001 period were withdrawn.

The style of the 'now/next' programme information used on Channel 4 idents since April 2001 was revised slightly in early-May 2003; a larger font size was introduced.
Above: Channel 4 ident - Flickering Tubes.
Above: Channel 4 ident - Film.
Above: Channel 4 ident - Heartbeat.
Above: Channel 4 ident - Slots.
Above: Channel 4 ident - Sound Waves.
Above: Channel 4 ident - Vapour Trails.
Above: Channel 4 ident - Water.
First spotted on April 20 2004, two new idents: 'Birds' and 'Trees'.
Above: Channel 4 ident - Birds.
Above: Channel 4 ident - Trees.