NBC 10 finally gets HD graphics

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As of the 11am news today, WCAU has upgraded their graphics. Note that I didn't say that they "updated their graphics" or "got new graphics". It's the same variation of Look C they've been using, with the updated stings and music.

 

But for the first time, 10's graphics are being generated by an HD-capable system. They look CONSIDERABLY sharper and nicer as a result. They're using animated elements that they weren't using before, such as animated double boxes, and the animations that were in the pre-HD version are much smoother than before.

 

Whether it portends new graphics or not, I can't say. But honestly it feels for the first time like I'm viewing Look C like I'm supposed to. It's a small change but having not-blurry graphics is a major upgrade for the station.

 

EDIT: Hey, look, pictures! You wanna go full size to get the effect. Left is old system, right is new one.

 

 

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Much sharper to what they had before.

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Here's a video compilation I put together of yesterday's 4PM newscast. I also threw in some of the new graphics that debuted over the summer that go along with Look C 2.0:

 

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They do look much better in HD. Can't say the same about Mr. Jensen though...