Geoffrey 424 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Could WJZ stretch/squish the font any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew1995 2 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 here's a better snap of WJZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 503 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 A step in the right direction, but they still have a ways to go. The colors are much better but the use of Extended Helvetica, it just makes my eyes bleed. It can be a nice font if you use it right which they do not. Like I said, just take the new O&O stuff and have some composer update Chroma Cues (the current cuts will turn 17 next year). New set would be nice too, although the current set ( ) has actually held up pretty well. Also as an aside they changed the font of the CBSBaltimore.com reference, it was previously Trubuchet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper550 246 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Surprisingly I don't think Gotham would look too bad there, to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rah6448 21 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 KCAL has a new bug in the style of the new/current O&O graphics that showed during a demo/tech segment during the 2pm newscast, yet for only that segment... the old bug/time/temp combo returned thereafter. Mods....sorry for the double post...and for the bump on the other threads!! It won't happen again, and if you can, please delete my other post!! Otherwise, this is a sign we may see new stuff on the duopolized indies!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrelevator 28 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 KDKA debuted the new graphics at noon today. The "2" in their logo is now gold, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1392 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I find it interesting that quite a few stations have adopted the gold channel number look with these graphics. It seemed to me that when the first O&O package debuted, more stations were doing the opposite— going to one color and/or boxed logos. At one point, I thought KCNC was headed that direction, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyFighter 14 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 WCCO debuted the new graphics at Noon today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrelevator 28 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 KDKA's implementation of the new graphics package is a real cut above the old look. I am really blown away. I am working on a graphics montage to put on YouTube, and, once I get all of the opens recorded, I'll upload them, too. The opens alone are absolutely breathtaking!! KDKA chose the line "Live...from the KDKA Broadcast Center in Downtown Pittsburgh....this....is KDKA-TV News, at (time)" for their opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19news 3 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Here is WCCO's implementation, quite a disappointment IMHO: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newscopter7 158 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I would have prefered, "Live from Gateway Center in downtown Pittsburgh..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrelevator 28 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I would have prefered, "Live from Gateway Center in downtown Pittsburgh..." Me too, but this works too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrelevator 28 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Here is WCCO's implementation, quite a disappointment IMHO: Um....no new open? That is very disappointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19news 3 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Um....no new open? That is very disappointing. They haven't used an open since their new set debuted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrelevator 28 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 They haven't used an open since their new set debuted. I know that, but I was expecting an open like what every other station has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 4763 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Okay, quick opinion. I like that WCCO is alternating the website with the time/temp. KDKA really needs to consider that. They have way too much going on with their bug. WCCO, on the other hand, needs to go with the new open. They could still do the studio cam open, just sub that in when the new intro would normally go to a skyline at the end. I liked the idea of the studio cam, because it was different and didn't really matter considering how simple the other stations' were at the time. Now that the new package has a good open, they should use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 55 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I agree with the above poster. WCCO is one of the most creative stations in the country, so I expect a little more from them. I can't believe they're still using those elements from the old package in their opens. I was kind of expecting them to feature the Weather Watcher thing in the skyline shots of new package's open. Oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1392 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 So this just leaves KCNC and KPIX (my home stations, incidentally) as the only two CBS stations yet to get it (besides WJZ, etc. etc.)? Or did I miss one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 983 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 So this just leaves KCNC and KPIX (my home stations, incidentally) as the only two CBS stations yet to get it (besides WJZ, etc. etc.)? Or did I miss one? Has KCAL gotten new graphics yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1392 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 It doesn't look like it, though KCAL is an independent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestbiteme 13 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Here's the open for the 10:00 News on Pittsburgh's CW...make sure to watch in HD. I will take back what I said about the new version of Enforcer. After hearing it firsthand, I think it is one of the best themes in the package. Very orchestral, modern, powerful. It's a good replacement for the CD 10 theme, which I always felt was a bit dark. Not sure how I feel about the 2 being gold again... I think the first iteration of the O&O logo really ruined that for me. It was a very poorly designed logo, obviously hastily thrown together and when the WCBS-esque graphics debuted, the monotone logo was a nice change. In time I think I'll get used to it, seeing as how the old Group W 2 was gold from 1992 until it's untimely demise in 2004. Very happy altogether, can't wait to see more at 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrelevator 28 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Another thing that should be pointed out is how well the launch was executed. When KDKA launched the old CBS graphics in 2010 it was a disaster. Lower thirds weren't in the right place, the logo bug was not even close to being in line with the lower thirds, and elements of the old WBBM look were mixed in with the new one. This, on the other hand, has gone so smoothly and without any problems. I was fortunate to watch the noon newscast today (the "debut" newscast), and everything went perfectly. One thing though...is it me, or is the eye-2 part spaced too far apart in the logo bug? The logo just doesn't look right. It's fine on the monitor in front of the newsdesk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leavellebrett 85 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 KD's using the KYW eye, I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTWX 2 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 One thing though...is it me, or is the eye-2 part spaced too far apart in the logo bug? The logo just doesn't look right. It's fine on the monitor in front of the newsdesk. Glad I'm not the only one who sees that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 727 Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 So this just leaves KCNC and KPIX (my home stations, incidentally) as the only two CBS stations yet to get it (besides WJZ, etc. etc.)? Or did I miss one? That sounds about right. If I recall, KPIX and KCNC were the last of the CBS O&O's to get the old package as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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