New KOIN graphics?

[PTVNews 177]

KOIN is about to debut a new set, and some signs point towards new graphics as well, but I'm not sure. They've been using a new look in topical promos and sponsor billboards. Does this look like a current Nexstar package or something new? I feel like I've seen this before, but maybe not. It's a flat design, boxy, blue/teal and gray with a bit of yellow accent. Thanks in advance.

 

 

 

[TSSZNews 1032]

Looks a little like it's trying to be WISH, but flatter.

[NEOMatrix 1276]

I wouldn't be disappointed if KOIN got the standard-issue CBS graphics. However, these topicals do look worthy of a bigger market such as Portland, so kudos to Nexstar.

[Georgie56 2801]

That looks like a flipped WCCO logo.

Edited September 4, 2019 by Georgie56

[Info Junkie 1275]

Do we know when it’ll be up and running?

[Casey Buck 31]

I've noticed that the CBS eye is more prominent than before; they've only started using it a few years ago. Portland tends to use call-letter branding rather than network branding for their stations, except for KPTV.

Edited September 4, 2019 by Casey Buck

[HulkieD 1106]

They went live today.  Looks like a Nexstar-esque set but these graphics definitely look different from the normal stuff.  It actually gives off the vibe of the pre-standardization WBZ look.  I like.

[jbnews 343]

Here's the story. MY GOD. This is NICE...

https://www.koin.com/oregon-2/koin-6-debuts-new-studio-set/

Never thought Nexstar could come up with something this good.

Edited September 6, 2019 by jbnews

[PTVNews 177]

They debuted at noon today. Anyone recognize the music? 

 

Overall fairly nice. I like the set better than the graphics, but I'd say the graphics are fresher and better than their old look.

 

I like the design but the accent colors ruin it. Too much red and ugly shade of yellow, especially in the weather graphics. The open is nice, but I don't like how it quickly shows the title slate and then goes to the slogan. Wish it stayed put.

 

I do like how the transitions animate and how the lower thirds look. Kinda similar to their old look. They expand or collapse their length based on the amount of text. The ticker is way too big though. It's almost the same size as the main super line. Interestingly, it seems like the live bug is just like their old version. 

 

 

[CircleSeven 1804]

That sounds like Locals Only.

[Ntropolis 590]

The graphics/animations themselves look pretty good for Nexstar. Probably one of the better packages they've put out lately.

 

But that color scheme is gross and looks like a PowerPoint 2007 template. Those two shades of blue do NOT work together.

[Mrtraveler01 728]

2 hours ago, PTVNews said:

They debuted at noon today. Anyone recognize the music? 

 

Overall fairly nice. I like the set better than the graphics, but I'd say the graphics are fresher and better than their old look.

 

I like the design but the accent colors ruin it. Too much red and ugly shade of yellow, especially in the weather graphics. The open is nice, but I don't like how it quickly shows the title slate and then goes to the slogan. Wish it stayed put.

 

I do like how the transitions animate and how the lower thirds look. Kinda similar to their old look. They expand or collapse their length based on the amount of text. The ticker is way too big though. It's almost the same size as the main super line. Interestingly, it seems like the live bug is just like their old version. 

 

 

 

Nothing against the standard Nexstar CBS affiliates graphics package but it's nice to see that a large market station like KOIN will have something that is somewhat still unique in comparison.

[susquvalleywgal 458]

2 hours ago, PTVNews said:

They debuted at noon today. Anyone recognize the music? 

 

Overall fairly nice. I like the set better than the graphics, but I'd say the graphics are fresher and better than their old look.

 

I like the design but the accent colors ruin it. Too much red and ugly shade of yellow, especially in the weather graphics. The open is nice, but I don't like how it quickly shows the title slate and then goes to the slogan. Wish it stayed put.

 

I do like how the transitions animate and how the lower thirds look. Kinda similar to their old look. They expand or collapse their length based on the amount of text. The ticker is way too big though. It's almost the same size as the main super line. Interestingly, it seems like the live bug is just like their old version. 

 

 

 

Very nice set.  One complaint … Something needs done with the time.  Bleeds into the logo.  I'm sure they will address that.  

 

-- Matt

[ttvn2000 267]

I want to like this - as it is definitely “on trend” in terms of a flat design.  But - the open is sloppy and clearly inspired by TEGNA. (Diagonal stripe pattern is an obvious similarity.). I do like the transitions and wipe/masking effects.

 

The set is a nice variation of what we’ve seen in recent Nexstar sets - similar to WISH but with an overall “darker” palette and varying textures.  Plus, unique features like the bridge cables and street patterns really bring a “local” flavor.

 

In this age of consolidation, I appreciate Nexstar’s approach to individual station branding and identity. (Which is obviously a remnant from Media General and Lin.)  I wish TEGNA, Scripps and Sinclair would take a similar approach,  It’s standardization without being too cookie cutter - offering options for individuality amid a slate of consistent design elements.

[Info Junkie 1275]

Nexstar needs THIS for its stations!

[ABC 7 Denver 1471]

8 hours ago, CircleSeven said:

That sounds like Locals Only.

 

Def Locals Only.

[TSSZNews 1032]

A real shame KOIN dropped The Unexpected—they commissioned some really nice updates to that package.

 

That aside, I’m not as thrilled with the graphics as others here, but it works well as a non-network branded package, much like the “ABC” Nexstar package.

Edited September 8, 2019 by TSSZNews

[Journalist 892]

On 9/6/2019 at 10:47 PM, ttvn2000 said:

I want to like this - as it is definitely “on trend” in terms of a flat design. 

Move over,     |      |      |      |      |      |      |     |      |    s,

 

>      >      >      >      >      >      >      >      >    is the new trendy thing in town.

[ProButtonPusher 228]

7 hours ago, Journalist said:

Move over,     |      |      |      |      |      |      |     |      |    s,

 

>      >      >      >      >      >      >      >      >    is the new trendy thing in town.

And since design trends are cyclical, I imagine we will soon start to see things like 

 

[ FIRST IN HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE ]

 

[ PRESENTED IN UP-CONVERTED DIGITAL 4K ]

[tyrannical bastard 3060]

On 9/4/2019 at 4:58 AM, TSSZNews said:

Looks a little like it's trying to be WISH, but flatter.

It's almost like the current WKBN package in shape, without all of the 3D stuff in the background, but with more thought out fonts to it.

[TennTV1983 700]

WJHL has started using the KOIN package as of Tuesday.

 

 

[ttvn2000 267]

4 minutes ago, TennTV1983 said:

WJHL has started using the KOIN package as of Tuesday.

 

 

 

And they couldn't ditch that gawd-awful "11" ?!?!

 

 

[groupwfan 94]

2 hours ago, ttvn2000 said:

 

And they couldn't ditch that gawd-awful "11" ?!?!

 

 

I'd wish 'JHL would just take 'NCN's lead and honor the Network/Channel branding...

[Guest]

As mentioned on the Discord, WFLA is set to get these graphics soon, exactly what date is not yet known.

 

I can confirm WKRN will also be getting these graphics, a blue/red variant, by October 1 and possibly new music as well.

[JohnnyNews 118]

WFLA gets them a day after my birthday August 10th. Next Monday and I heard Lehigh Spann day on one of the newscasts that “ we’re almost done with upgrades in the weather graphics technology”