kjohnson 17 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Lower 3rds are still too large. Also, oddly, they aren't Helvetica, either. I know the typeface, but the name escapes me. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1566 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Lower 3rds are still too large. Also, oddly, they aren't Helvetica, either. I know the typeface, but the name escapes me. It's Univers. The open is fine, but those lower thirds are really strange. What's with the white gradient sticking out on the side and all those extraneous animations? They should just go back to their pre-2008 graphics. Those were so bad, they were classic. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
testscreen1 0 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 don't like the new graphics. seems like the same old look with more animation. I wish we an go back to the late 80s and early 90s. I think loal news was more enjoyable back then. Why does every station have to use gradients and san-serif(block) fonts. I would love to see a NY station use a serif font. That would look really good. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 what is the 6pm open like? Is it like the others or is it still shorter with the different music? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewsguy 66 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Whoa, whoa, WHOA! Did I miss something, or did you say Stimulus? (!) Is this new or has this been the plan all along and I've been under a rock? Could we be talking about something similar to the ? Sorry for all the random questions, but I'm intrigued and excited, for sure. I'm just surprised that the new music may not be another EWN reboot. Yes - it is that Stimulus package. WABC has been using the package for their talent promos and station IDs for a while now... The package will be rolled into the newscast... this has been planned for a while now. Someone mentioned that the reason the station doesn't change everything all on one day is to not distract the viewers. That's pretty much spot-on. A gradual transition to something new is always a good thing - with the new studio coming, the entire look is going to change, so it serves us well to not dump everything new all at once. And as for the new graphics, as with anything, they will be modified as seen fit... Little tweaks here and there. It is a GO package. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Here's the BIG question about the latest of the new street level studio over at WABC. They're now three quarters done and expecting a September launch of the new look. They're "three" sets in one huge studio. Main news desk, interview area, weather center. From this insider's opinion, the new set up looks fantastic!!! Take my word, you'll love it! Again, they're almost done and should launch in a month from now! I wanted to know about updates on the set; do you you have pictures or anything of it? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 240 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 A thing I don't get is why the L3s for names and places go all the way to the end of the frame on the right side but when the L3s is giving information it's centered on screen. It would look better if all the L3's were centered. Those moving highlights on the top or bottom graphics is annoying It's not needed on the live bug. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA 135 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Are you able to divulge if the backdrop for the main desk will be the street view, or a rear projection or duratran? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rah6448 21 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 For those interested in the 11pm open, credit goes to NYNewsWATCH for this capture here: My take: I like the background, as from an artist's perspective it looks well framed and seems to be overall a great composition. As for the graphics, they're the same paired down, yet crisp new take on the previous package. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rah6448 21 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 UPDATE: NYNewsWATCH also has a new "Eyewitness News Brief" open, uploaded from one of this morning's GMA cut ins. Seems more action-y than the main opens, using those glasss-like circle elements that appear in the other opens more prolificly. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 240 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 There's to much animation in the way the L3 comes on and off the screen and it needs to be faster. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 55 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I like the opens a lot. They remind me of the old WCBS ones ('07-'10). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67565 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskanews 113 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 They REALLY need to fix the lighting on the 4pm anchor monitor shot... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rah6448 21 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 They REALLY need to fix the lighting on the 4pm anchor monitor shot... I agree with you on that one, Alaskanews...everytime I see videos of the 4pm newscast, it looks so...dull. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that the interview set is stage left of the anchors, and I guess one switch turns on all of them. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rah6448 21 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Again, they're three separate sets (main news desk in the front, interview area in the center, weather center in the back) in one large studio space. There's security that forbids people to take pictures before launch, so you're not going to see any pictures. One clue is the news desk has a BIG ABC7 in the middle. Looks very nice lit up.... Would you be able to hazard a guess as to who the designer may be? If so, I would be much more able to imagine what it looks like. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJTWX 2 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I love the new graphics! Giant Octopus did a great job! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1916 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Anyone else notice that these are really similar to World News Now's graphics (especially the lower third, it practically has the same exact "shine" on it)? Was just flipping through channels and noticed it... Wonder if that was on purpose. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
damn skippy 1 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I've got to agree with Weeters...this is an extremely 'small market' package. First WABC used a 're-purposed' look from Raleigh...now one from Florida. If you are the top station, in the top market...you should look like it. Sorry, missed opportunity. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Again, they're three separate sets (main news desk in the front, interview area in the center, weather center in the back) in one large studio space. There's security that forbids people to take pictures before launch, so you're not going to see any pictures. One clue is the news desk has a BIG ABC7 in the middle. Looks very nice lit up.... Thanks for the info. I can picture what it looks like; especially with the BIG ABC7 logo on the main newsdesk. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Let's be realistic -- WABC may never be known for having the best graphics. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 240 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I noticed the news ticker on GMA has been updated. It is shorter and the background has been switched to blue. I like the update. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA 135 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I work a few blocks away, I might be able to take a picture or two tomorrow, if it's allowed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rah6448 21 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Oh I really don't know the designer of the new news set. I work at another building at ABC. Maybe nynewsguy would know since he's works at WABC. If I had to make an educated guess, it could be from Devlin Design Group. DDG....now that sounds pretty cool, considering their most recent designs, like WSYR, WHAM, and more recently, what we've seen so far of WZTV in Nashville. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Good luck! Why are they so strict? Is it a safety thing? Or do they just want the new look kept quiet until the launch? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rah6448 21 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I have a strong feeling that it's due to trying to keep things under wraps. It is an annoying thing, but I guess the're trying to build things up for a real big reveal, if nothing else. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11376-new-wabc-graphics-start-today/page/2/#findComment-67596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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