Vlad 325 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 There is just something about the WABC graphics that simply is not like the other stations. I don't know if its because I'm used to seeing them on the air all the time. Don't get me wrong their graphics are nice but I think they are a bit too oversized and thats the issue. They are too big and its not simple like the other O&Os like WLS has had their package for quite sometime and it works just right, they've also had the music for well over 15 years and its been working for them. Thats what WABC needs as well. Actually I think the Graphics that KTRK and WLS would suit WABC perfectly. I think those are the "Hothaus" graphics if I'm not mistaking. I think those graphics offer the best quality and are superb. But of course we are not gonna see that happening anytime soon. Not to say that the current grpahics are bad, but its just lacking that extra finesse that the other stations like WLS, KTRK and even WPVI have. And I agree that 7online and Eyewitness News bar underneath the Circle 7 is terrible and poor quality at best. They never seem to get the Time and Temperature graphic right at all it always looks out of place and it just does not blend in at all. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5562 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 There is just something about the WABC graphics that simply is not like the other stations. I don't know if its because I'm used to seeing them on the air all the time. Don't get me wrong their graphics are nice but I think they are a bit too oversized and thats the issue. They are too big and its not simple like the other O&Os like WLS has had their package for quite sometime and it works just right, they've also had the music for well over 15 years and its been working for them. Thats what WABC needs as well. Actually I think the Graphics that KTRK and WLS would suit WABC perfectly. I think those are the "Hothaus" graphics if I'm not mistaking. I think those graphics offer the best quality and are superb. But of course we are not gonna see that happening anytime soon. Not to say that the current grpahics are bad, but its just lacking that extra finesse that the other stations like WLS, KTRK and even WPVI have. And I agree that 7online and Eyewitness News bar underneath the Circle 7 is terrible and poor quality at best. They never seem to get the Time and Temperature graphic right at all it always looks out of place and it just does not blend in at all. You must not have hear the news about WLS then. The old music and graphics are gone. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNewser_676 26 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I know there is a forum just for this... But just in case: "WABC's Phil Lipof is going to WCVB Boston" (It was reported first by Tvspy) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 598 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I know there is a forum just for this... But just in case: "WABC's Phil Lipof is going to WCVB Boston" (It was reported first by Tvspy) http://forums.tvnewstalk.net/index.php?/topic/13276-phil-lipof-is-going-to-wcvb/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 238 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Considering that WABC has added new animated transitions to its current graphics package in the last couple of weeks I was not expecting them to change the package. I noticed they are using a new fast transition graphic with very annoying loud sound effects. Some of them are to fast for me and the sound effects are to loud and not needed. The one at the start and 6 seconds almost sounds like the FOX News Alert sound effect. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5562 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Considering that WABC has added new animated transitions to its current graphics package in the last couple of weeks I was not expecting them to change the package. I noticed they are using a new fast transition graphic with very annoying loud sound effects. Some of them are to fast for me and the sound effects are to loud and not needed. The one at the start and 6 seconds almost sounds like the FOX News Alert sound effect. Eww. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1714 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Considering that WABC has added new animated transitions to its current graphics package in the last couple of weeks I was not expecting them to change the package. I noticed they are using a new fast transition graphic with very annoying loud sound effects. Some of them are to fast for me and the sound effects are to loud and not needed. The one at the start and 6 seconds almost sounds like the FOX News Alert sound effect. Everything is new at 11. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Everything is new at 11. Is that really necessary? WLS does the same thing, only they use a louder swoosh sfx. New at 10, New at 4, New at 5, New at 6, New This Morning, etc. etc. It's like they want every graphic to fly at a person's face. It's very uncalled for. It's the same as showing the Breaking news graphic, especially when there's no breaking news. Talk about overkill. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPollard_ 6 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I just noticed this while watching EWN F@4 online: Dray Clark from KYW is now joining WABC. How long has he been there? I didn't even noticed he left KYW for the past few months. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindNYNews 147 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I just noticed this while watching EWN F@4 online: Dray Clark from KYW is now joining WABC. How long has he been there? I didn't even noticed he left KYW for the past few months. He debuted on the October 18th. Looks like a new reporter has joined WABC, Dray Clark. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikStone8 0 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Do You Have A Video Clip Of WABC-TV's Channel 7 Eyewitness News At 11 Video Open From Monday Night, October 1, 1984, To Be Added On The TV-Ark Television Museum Website, In The International Section, Under USA, Under WABC, Please? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNewser_676 26 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 WABC Marathon Special- the graphics look very different from everything they currently have- fonts, everything. Possible change, or just for the special? http://twitter.com/NYNewser/status/396784405781704704/photo/1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5562 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 WABC Marathon Special- the graphics look very different from everything they currently have- fonts, everything. Possible change, or just for the special? http://twitter.com/NYNewser/status/396784405781704704/photo/1 That looks like an ESPN stock graphic with a font change. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindNYNews 147 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 WABC Marathon Special- the graphics look very different from everything they currently have- fonts, everything. Possible change, or just for the special? http://twitter.com/NYNewser/status/396784405781704704/photo/1 No new WABC graphics... Just new opens and website coming soon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNewser_676 26 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 That looks like an ESPN stock graphic with a font change. That's what immediately came to mind when I first saw it- but the font is what threw me. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper550 291 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 And your coverage is just using ESPN graphics too, so that all makes sense (Given this is effectively ESPN2 on ABC7) But your Live Video page may be a clue at something else... http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/live It looks completely different from the main site... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvnewsjunkie 7 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 thats ( the live feed page) has been that way for a while Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5562 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Yeah, for like almost a year. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNewser_676 26 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Actually, all of the video and photo pages have that as the heading... That design came with the 2007 website Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BehindNYNews 147 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Here's the new talent open for the 11pm... New opens start airing tomorrow morning @ 4:30am. I will be waking up and will have the morning open for you as soon as it uploads. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNewser_676 26 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 The new opens look great- they changed the position of the meteorologists, so they are standing in front of the weather center instead of at the weather desk. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Here's the new talent open for the 11pm... . I love it! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlNYTVRadio 21 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 That open is a nice refresh! Did they redo Charlie's v/o a little or is it just me? The new flat ABC logo is kinda off with the overall appearance in my opinion. I think there is more blue than before and I think there is a little too much of it in there! I wanted WABC to update it with a little variety of colors like WLS with more orange and yellow. But change is always needed and we got it in a littler way! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNewser_676 26 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 The 5 & 11 producer posted on Twitter that all the newscasts will debut their new opens tomorrow. And I went over both opens- the current one and the new one- and the voiceover is the same. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlNYTVRadio 21 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 The 5 & 11 producer posted on Twitter that all the newscasts will debut their new opens tomorrow. And I went over both opens- the current one and the new one- and the voiceover is the same. I knew it was me. The 11 opens had not been talent opens for months, so it sounded different at first. Confirmed for tomorrow, so I'll record and post them for 4, 5 and 6. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/13/#findComment-92769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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