Weeters 1749 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 TVNewsTalk received a tip that pointed us in the direction of a video featuring what appears to be the new 6AM open for WMAQ in Chicago. The video again shows that the new O&O graphics are being customized for each station. WMAQ's are slightly purple, and the elements that animate around the 3D peacock are also colored. The only oddity in the video is that the "Studio 5" logo still uses the flat-colored NBC Peacock, which looks out of place when compared to the shiny one used in the station's updated logo. Still no word on what is going on with the station's newsroom set. Thanks to HulkieD for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
15connects 4 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 YAY! But no tower...thats sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 476 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 mm KNSD morning promo music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5262 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm not totally convinced that that's the final theme...remember that the orignal demo video featuring KNTV used KNBC's theme, but they ended up using a variation instead. Also, I can't believe they would still use the Ed Hopkins VO (he's a little "old"-sounding). Also, every other O&O open (KNSD excluded) uses moving video in their opens, not just still images. But when it comes down to it, it's comforting to know that the new graphics ACTUALLY EXIST, and will be coming our way. BTW, I think it's a nice touch to have the NBC Tower in-view in the final skyline shot, and credit to them for not using the standard skyline angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 55 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Graphically, the open is great. The music is a real downgrade though. It sounds like production music compared to The Tower. I would hope they would keep V1 or go to V3, but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rah6448 21 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Speaking of Tower V.3, I think that the either primary or the evening open themes would be great to have as the music that accompanies this open. They both have quite a fine sound to them that is very much network news-like. Yet again, I may very well be "preaching to the choir!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyz 26 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Never count music on graphic reels. That's how I go by. Second, what's up with NBC uploading to video to vimeo that shouldn't go out yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 408 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Never count music on graphic reels. That's how I go by. Second, what's up with NBC uploading to video to vimeo that shouldn't go out yet? Well normally that's the rule of thumb but this is from WMAQ's vimeo account so whoever put that together I would think would know what music they plan on using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 818 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I like what they did here. Paying homage, if you will, with a shot of the Merchandise Mart (their longtime former home) in the opening and ending with a off-centered closing shot of the NBC Tower (their current home) and the building directly in front of the Tower (where Studio 5 is located). As far as the music, I like it a lot. Modern, but still, in some sense, traditional (with a distinctive variation of the NBC chimes added in). I'm cool with the use of Ed Hopkins. I prefer an authoritative (older sounding) voice over when it comes to news openings and such. I think because the music, if this is actually used, is a bit softer, it may take some time to get use to when coupled with Ed's voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2873 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 About the softness of the music, jase, this IS the 6am open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 More of that new look has been uploaded to that Vimeo page. I like it a lot! This change was long overdue at NBC Chicago. What the station is probably gonna release next on that Vimeo page is the time-and-temp station ids like most Chicago stations do between non-news programming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5262 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 The old bug is still on the screen during Ellen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bammy9 26 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Wow! I love the graphics but my only problem is the music. Where's Tower v. 4 when you need it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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