Bsean

Well 2 things: 1. KTLA didn't change graphics 2. They did have issues with navigating that weather wall without chroma. It looked uncomfortable and they had to do some tweaking. Overall, as others have said, hiccups are expected when new things are introduced. This isn't the first new set/graphics/branding we've been through...

I agree! I love these graphics, but that is literally the only thing I would change is to just use the KCAL square for the bug.

No, it's looking like all broadcasts are branded as KCAL News, regardless of what station it's on:

So my question is, how will the sets be utilized? Will everything originate from the new set only. Is the new set for mornings and the KCBS set for evenings. Or will it continue as the new set for KCAL only and KCBS continues with their current set?

Now if we could get a good update to The Hammer...

Also, I don't get all the disappointment. All the signs of what this package was going to be have been laying around since the start of this thread, and should have become clearer when CBSN was launched and the overhaul of the network package. If you thought it was going to be anything else, you weren't paying attention.

I think they are going for her walking in from the street after getting the story, since in the opening she walking around. I think it's creative, and a much needed breathe of fresh air. I honestly like the approach KPIX is taking with this rebrand. The nod to the past with the naming of all the evening broadcasts to include the anchor's name and blending it with different presentation styles that aren't just having someone glued to the desk. Stations spend all this money to add all this technology and promise that it's going to revolutionize how they tell stories, only to continue with the same approach. I'd like to see more stations step a bit further outside of box, like this, and use all those AI tools, use the set to it's full potential and not hang around the desk so much. Yes, it's a bit rough around the edges right now, but this could really be good once refined.

Gotcha!

They've already announced he took a buyout with four other on air personalities at KNBC.

I'm pretty sure it was the fact that Jenny was probably pretty low on the totem pole a KFMB as far as getting in the anchor chair. At that time they had Stella in the chair, with Neda and Heather (though she was doing weather) on the side lines. And they already had Marcella behind Barbara Lee. Everyone is young enough to be in their roles for a while if that's what that want.

They've also adjusted the weather shot again, to be tight on the monitor to give the appearance of a green screen. Not sure if they are rethinking how weather is being presented, possibly going back to green screen. Also, not sure if this is done on all broadcasts as I only watch the morning news.

It seems they have a problem with lower thirds, cuz these are also horrible... Too big. I'm glad KSWB doesn't have those. I do agree with the dislike of the hodgepodge. They should complete the WJW current look.

I don't think it's a dumb move at all. Comparing CBS 2's and KCAL's brands, KCAL is the more recognizable and more local brand and really they should've always been making KCAL the more dominant brand since the merge. I'd say that when there was a period when broadcast news in general was in a slump, that KCAL seemed to be an after thought, with much of the talent there laid off and also many of the daytime broadcasts eliminated (2pm, 3p and a half hour of the 4p).

Yeah, they definitely still have some kinks to work out with weather. It seems they switch to full screen a lot which leaves the weather person out a lot of the shot half the time.

That just made me literally LOL. The chair may as well had be spinning like they just got up and left when they panned to the empty weather center.

Very interesting and very different from 2. Can't wait to see it on air.

I was just going to say the same thing, just based on the fact that none of the stand-ups, right now, are showing any graphic about the story being presented, just the 5 logo. I'm sure once they've gotten more settled in, the screen will be utilized with other graphics as well as the monitors at the other stand-up locations in the studio.

Also, all the auxiliary sets and news room still match this set!

As much as I wanted a new desk, I do agree with you. Half of the problem with all the other Tegna sets is the desk. Just putting this BDI desk in it's place would improve all those sets.

Yeah, KUSI is a station I wouldn't touch with a 10ft pole. They are very unprofessional in my opinion. Not to mention how they treat their staff. The mass exodus of 2018-19 was clear evidence of that resulting in 2 lawsuits that are in litigation right now.

They do still have chroma.

Just a minor nitpick, but it bothers me that the graphics don't extend all the way to the edges on this monitor.

Definitely has the characteristics of the Tegna set. I'd add that based on what I'm seeing, this won't be a completely new set. This is just an update, since I see light panels in place of the duratrans. Probably a new desk as well

For me, I liked the format of the early Prime Time KCAL news block. The 8p hour was designated as the California Report, the 9p hour was the World Report and the 10p was the normal local broadcast.

Another failed motion by KUSI. Trial set to begin Dec 2: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ex-anchor-sandra-maas-calls-kusi-s-failed-motion-a-smear-as-trial-looms/ar-AA134EXK?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W145&cvid=65117f3210764931b6d3d2c04c25fa1b