wabceyewitness 767 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Here's a video a post on NewscastStudio (excuse the blurry, hand-holding picture): Not a fan. I actually thought the last one they had was one of the best morning news opens. This new one is just a hyped of version of something that belongs back in the 1990s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1295 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Well I'm probably in the majority and I think the open lost some punch and now it looks mismatched with the L3s unless NBC plans on changing them in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1149 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Majority? You mean of those who don't like it? Okay, because to me, it seems evenly-matched so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannym13 15 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I think that if you took out the background of 30 Rock and used the camera shots they used before, it would look much better and less tabloid-like to many of you. I think it looks great now, but maybe even better with that change (and the addition of NBC NEWS under the peacock). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newscopter7 198 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I wish would have returned to the Mission for the theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country News 435 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I love the open, and to me, it seems newsier in areas of the graphics (lowers, transitions). The older opens are bland and slow compared to this. The updated music is nice as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev0170 14 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I love the open, and to me, it seems newsier in areas of the graphics (lowers, transitions). The older opens are bland and slow compared to this. The updated music is nice as well. Precisely, it's more energetic than the previous one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todayshowproducer 19 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 I DVR'd the full show this morning and now that I'm watching it, the miss matched graphics are driving me nuts. They used the update and the old all within 10 seconds of each other....aghhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTVNews 188 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Here is the new open. [yt]hgy_DFid8_Q[/yt] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtgh922 18 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Love the open but they definitely need to up date the graphics to match. Something silver and orange just like the headline bed in the open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtgh922 18 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Also, if they are going to have both anchors appear at the end, they should have them go back and forth and both introduce a story. Matt looks silly standing their when he didn't read anything. Or have one person do the entire open and have one stand their. It just looks unorganized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todayshowproducer 19 Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Someone should create mock graphics to go with the new opening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderJay27 27 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Could there be some SNF elements in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I like the open, it has more energy to it. And, yes the graphics do need to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1173 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Today has won the 25-54 demo two weeks in a row, something it hasn't done for a bit. http://money.cnn.com/2015/05/29/media/today-gma-morning-show-ratings/index.html?iid=Lead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1149 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Carson Daly subbed for Lester (i guess if they're still calling it that) this morning. While I don't think he has the credibility to front a weekday morning news program anytime soon (besides he has the entertainment stuff to do, anyway), I think he did a really good job here, as the weekend show is more looser and fun than the more serious weekday show. He really fits along with the ladies. He won't be at the top of my list of personalities to replace him (if/when NBC makes it official), but he will be on my list nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todayshowproducer 19 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 Interesting thought process...This morning while watching the Today Show I noticed some nifty lower thirds during an awkward segment about using everyday items to remove stains and crap. We all know Today updated opening graphics a bit ago, and I've been waiting for a change on the rest of the package since. They would of course have to re-work the logo bug and headline ticker...they could change the yellow to orange with white text or white with orange text since they seem to be going towards a white, yellow and orange theme. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 269 Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Interesting thought process...This morning while watching the Today Show I noticed some nifty lower thirds during an awkward segment about using everyday items to remove stains and crap. We all know Today updated opening graphics a bit ago, and I've been waiting for a change on the rest of the package since. They would of course have to re-work the logo bug and headline ticker...they could change the yellow to orange with white text or white with orange text since they seem to be going towards a white, yellow and orange theme. Opinions? My opinion? Beer is for drinking. Not removing stains. :awesome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todayshowproducer 19 Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Interesting thought process...This morning while watching the Today Show I noticed some nifty lower thirds during an awkward segment about using everyday items to remove stains and crap. We all know Today updated opening graphics a bit ago, and I've been waiting for a change on the rest of the package since. They would of course have to re-work the logo bug and headline ticker...they could change the yellow to orange with white text or white with orange text since they seem to be going towards a white, yellow and orange theme. Opinions? I spent 10 minutes on powerpoint making this. Not sure I completely like the bug or ticker. Opinions? (on the graphic not the beer NYNewslover ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 118 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hmmm... I'm not a fan of this concept at all. The orange/yellow rectangular bar at the top of the L3 just doesn't go with the angled blue box below it. It looks incongruous to me. What's the point of making the main body of the L3 way smaller than it needs to be? All that translucent white area just seems like an awkward waste of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1173 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Seems like a refresh of their what, 2010 L3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todayshowproducer 19 Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Seems like a refresh of their what, 2010 L3? In a way I guess you could say it's a refresh...more like i took the graphics from this morning and felt creative and hopeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todayshowproducer 19 Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hmmm... I'm not a fan of this concept at all. The orange/yellow rectangular bar at the top of the L3 just doesn't go with the angled blue box below it. It looks incongruous to me. What's the point of making the main body of the L3 way smaller than it needs to be? All that translucent white area just seems like an awkward waste of space. I've actually edited it because I agree about the wasted space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannym13 15 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 I've actually edited it because I agree about the wasted space. Where's the space for local time and temp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todayshowproducer 19 Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Where's the space for local time and temp? I didn't really have a good place for it. It could scroll with the ticker in a colored box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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