Jay Russell 25 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I can expect by the picture tease it will be another cheap Tribune set it wont beat WLS WMAQ or WFLDs new set and oh god a two seater anchor desk but at least its something and i know this is not for this thread but KTBC annoumced a new set just a week after WFLD i simply dont understand why WNYW wont get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 484 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I can expect by the picture tease it will be another cheap Tribune set it wont beat WLS WMAQ or WFLDs new set and oh god a two seater anchor desk but at least its something and i know this is not for this thread but KTBC annoumced a new set just a week after WFLD i simply dont understand why WNYW wont get one It could be the person in charge of creative services and management? Look at KTTV it took an act of congress to get a new set. They didn't even get the O&O Blythe Set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4159 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 It could be the person in charge of creative services and management? Look at KTTV it took an act of congress to get a new set. They didn't even get the O&O Blythe Set If it took an act of Congress to get a new set for KTTV, I wonder what it would take for WJZ. The rapture, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 484 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 If it took an act of Congress to get a new set for KTTV, I wonder what it would take for WJZ. The rapture, perhaps? For WJZ and KUSI....When Pigs Fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 818 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 It could be the person in charge of creative services and management? Look at KTTV it took an act of congress to get a new set. They didn't even get the O&O Blythe Set But you have to wonder how the black sheep among the FOX O&Os (WFLD) was able to jump ahead of WYNW and get a new set (a freaking Clickspring one at that). And I'm calling for an immediate investigation because that KTTV set was a complete misuse of taxpayer money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 742 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I guess they're going to do this every day until Wednesday.... [MEDIA=twitter]863389636659490816[/MEDIA] I have to say, its kind of a brilliant strategy to do this right in the middle of sweeps. Something tells me they got a BDi set similar to some of their sister stations. I can expect by the picture tease it will be another cheap Tribune set it wont beat WLS WMAQ or WFLDs new set and oh god a two seater anchor desk but at least its something and i know this is not for this thread but KTBC annoumced a new set just a week after WFLD i simply dont understand why WNYW wont get one Has KDFW gotten a new set yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3059 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Has KDFW gotten a new set yet? Nope, they're still on that 2006 Fox O&O set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Russell 25 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 No KDFW has not Nope, they're still on that 2006 Fox He beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5269 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Another day... [MEDIA=twitter]863752021043798016[/MEDIA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Perhaps the most interesting picture so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 609 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Do we think they're gonna keep the same music? Also not sure about graphics. Of course, when they leaked the new logo on-air, it was included in the existing graphics, but that obviously could have just been a loose mock-up that they were toying around with. With getting a new set for the first time in 12 years, I would expect them to relaunch with everything brand new, but I suppose it's possible that the graphics or music could remain the same for now and then get changed at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3059 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Another day... [MEDIA=twitter]863752021043798016[/MEDIA] Looking good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 when they leaked the new logo on-air What did the logo look like? I hope they keep the same graphics and music. I really like them. Of course, it wouldn't matter if the Sinclair deal went through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Do we think they're gonna keep the same music? Also not sure about graphics. Of course, when they leaked the new logo on-air, it was included in the existing graphics, but that obviously could have just been a loose mock-up that they were toying around with. With getting a new set for the first time in 12 years, I would expect them to relaunch with everything brand new, but I suppose it's possible that the graphics or music could remain the same for now and then get changed at a later date. The current music is nice, admittedly I used to dislike it but it grew on me, and I think the variations they use are cool. But it would be awesome to see a return of this music (which, in my opinion, is the best one they've used). Or, alternatively, a modernized hyped-up instrumental of the classic (if only, lol) As far as graphics, I think an update to those would be nice, too. I think the on-screen WGN logo should be made bigger and shifted to the left of the screen, instead of the tiny logo with a Chicago skyline next to it that stretches a bit too far out. I'm thinking something like PIX 11 does with their logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Russell 25 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Looks like another cheap BDi set to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 609 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I would expect a new WGN Sports package on Wednesday as well. Fittingly, there's a Cubs home game at 7:05 PM that night, which would be a perfect time to launch new sports graphics to go with the new logo. The current openers are 6 years old, and the current on-screen graphics are 5.5 years old. Seems to be a great time to launch new sports graphics, as well (unless they wait for Blackhawks season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 118 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Do we think they're gonna keep the same music? Also not sure about graphics. Of course, when they leaked the new logo on-air, it was included in the existing graphics, but that obviously could have just been a loose mock-up that they were toying around with. With getting a new set for the first time in 12 years, I would expect them to relaunch with everything brand new, but I suppose it's possible that the graphics or music could remain the same for now and then get changed at a later date. I wasn't expecting new graphics or music, but I suppose anything's possible. The 2007 cuts seem kind of tired now, and they apparently don't like the 2014 cuts since they don't use them outside of opens. As far as graphics, I think an update to those would be nice, too. I think the on-screen WGN logo should be made bigger and shifted to the left of the screen, instead of the tiny logo with a Chicago skyline next to it that stretches a bit too far out. I'm thinking something like PIX 11 does with their logo. The bug DEFINITELY needs to be shrunk. At a minimum, it should be shifted left as you suggested. Personally, I'd like to see them pick up something similar to KTLA's L3s and bug. Those are niiiice. The current opens could probably be updated with the new logo and still look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I wasn't expecting new graphics or music, but I suppose anything's possible. The 2007 cuts seem kind of tired now, and they apparently don't like the 2014 cuts since they don't use them outside of opens. The bug DEFINITELY needs to be shrunk. At a minimum, it should be shifted left as you suggested. Personally, I'd like to see them pick up something similar to KTLA's L3s and bug. Those are niiiice. The current opens could probably be updated with the new logo and still look great. New music would be a welcome change for sure (seems to go along with the fact that they've changed it every 10 years since 1997). And I think the "WGN 9" within the bug needs to be bigger, but the bug itself always struck me as being unnecessarily long. If they don't do a complete graphics upgrade, then they need to shift it to the left and forget about the fancy glowing skyline that takes up most of the space. Something like KTLA would be awesome for the new logo, just a clean-looking 9 bug next to the time and temperature. Do you think they should have a headlines scroll at the bottom like PIX 11, or keep it to weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 609 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'll miss the current music if they change it, but I guess (nearly) 10 years of the current music is long enough. I just hope any potential new music isn't terribly generic. Graphics-wise, I was always a big fan of the current graphics, bug notwithstanding, so here's hoping any potential new graphics are also nice and clean. Doesn't their *ahem* future new owners have their own standardized graphics? If they do launch new graphics now, I wonder if they'd be super short-lived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'll miss the current music if they change it, but I guess (nearly) 10 years of the current music is long enough. I just hope any potential new music isn't terribly generic. Graphics-wise, I was always a big fan of the current graphics, bug notwithstanding, so here's hoping any potential new graphics are also nice and clean. Doesn't their *ahem* future new owners have their own standardized graphics? If they do launch new graphics now, I wonder if they'd be super short-lived. Ugh, don't remind me. Sinclair does have standardized graphics, and bastardized I mean, standardized theme music, too. That's the same tune that they use for almost every single affiliate. I think the only different one I heard was for an NBC affiliate that used the NBC chimes at the start and different sounding music. If there is no change in graphics and music, then it's because they know that Sinclair is gonna force them to use their crappy packages and changing the graphics and music just to use them for only a month or however long it'll take for Tribune to fully belong to Sinclair would be a waste of time and effort. Going from what WGN already has to Sinclair's would already be a massive downgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 If it goes through, these deals usually take about a year. If there is no stink raised in court (which there will be, trust me) Sinclair will probably take over next spring just in time to sway the midterms with their freakin' propaganda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I don't think the station is going to mess with its graphics package, because it's still relatively new. If anything, would be there probably do less tweaking with its existing graphics (L3, OTS, just minor stuff). Also, the station just got an update of its existing music package (even though they're still using a glut of themes from the original 2007 package). Its probably too soon to change the music right away. KTLA didn't change its 2009 music when they receive its new set/graphics last year. And something to think about. Channel 9 has have a long streak of using its news music that's been commissioned exclusively by them (possibly every theme since 1980), and have never picked up a pre-composed syndicated music package "off-the-shelf". That long streak of music exclusivity could come to a screeching halt though, should that deal with the Heathens of Hunt Valley goes through and they start using (ugh!) "Glass" and/or "Curves". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 423 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Ugh, don't remind me. Sinclair does have standardized graphics, and bastardized I mean, standardized theme music, too. That's the same tune that they use for almost every single affiliate. I think the only different one I heard was for an NBC affiliate that used the NBC chimes at the start and different sounding music. If there is no change in graphics and music, then it's because they know that Sinclair is gonna force them to use their crappy packages and changing the graphics and music just to use them for only a month or however long it'll take for Tribune to fully belong to Sinclair would be a waste of time and effort. Going from what WGN already has to Sinclair's would already be a massive downgrade. The graphics front, IIRC, stations were only given Quick Time files and had to individually do the opens. That is why some (aka the original Sinclair stations) probably has the best version where as others have deviations of the open. WSET Open ABC7 Arkansas KOMO Open WWMT WWMT with Enforcer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 118 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 I feel like forcing the standard graphics/music upon WGN isn't going to be at the top of Sinclair's list when they take over, but that's pretty much unknowable at this point anyway... Another photo is up. [MEDIA=instagram]BUFZZOgFmcO[/MEDIA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 609 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Looks like there's a video wall at the center of the desk with "CHICAGO'S VERY OWN" above it, coupled with a blue duratrans with city skyline images to the sides of the video wall with lit dividers in between the panels. If so, it's a pretty similar shape and concept to their current desk, just with a video wall and light-up sign as the centerpiece. Either that, or maybe the duratrans is the centerpiece, with a large video wall to the left and right of the duratrans, such that the video walls could be used, one for each anchor, in place of OTS graphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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