Andrew2016 2 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Th Weather Channel will debut new graphics in November. The new graphics will feature local weather in the bottom of the screen 24/7 and on the right side of the screen during news programs (like ESPN, CNBC and FBN). The Local on the 8s will also have new graphics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MHjNWMYqbug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2878 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 There's probably much bigger technical changes behind this knowing TWC's weather insertion equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5280 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 HUGE improvement. I do think a little tinkering coud be done with it, some of the text is a little thin, but I really like what they're going for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlNYTVRadio 21 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 HUGE improvement. I do think a little tinkering coud be done with it, some of the text is a little thin, but I really like what they're going for. Agree with him, AWESOME! The Weather Channel graphics now are eh. Wonder if they will get a new theme with the new graphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skbl17 188 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Can they improve the actual programming while they're at it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1558 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Is it me or do I see a bit of G3 in the design? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country News 435 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 WeatherChannel8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1812 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Wonder if they have plans for that vast empty space on the right side of the Local on the 8's. Very nice look. Reminds me a lot of the different weather apps and sites that exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2878 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 That is gorgeous, by the way. So different from everything else in TWC presentation history though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1174 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Eh. They're a little tad bit plain to me with a whole lot of empty space, and it also gives off a very European vibe, but yes, you're all right, it's a nice package. What excites me the most is the fact that there's apparently no longer that annoying ass box on the lower right advertising everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 509 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I honestly don't care for this look. It looks like you are viewing the weather on your tablet or computer and not on a TV broadcast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadStar 363 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Nice, but it'd be even nicer if they'd finally get around to installing an IntelliStar 2 at the head-end here, so they could finally do local weather on Weather Channel HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmediaguy 123 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Simply stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memnews1 25 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 The Weather Channel is known for it's concepts. This video is likely just a concept and the actual product will change by the time it debuts. For those of you who are familiar enough with TWC to know about the IntelliStar system, the 2 videos below show the IntelliStar 2 HD beta (on top) and the actual product (on bottom). You can see there is a vast difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrelevator 28 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 If they're going to go with something like this, they're really going to have to pressure cable companies to get an Intellistar 2 HD. Comcast and Verizon still don't have one in Pittsburgh. They still only have an Intellistar for the SD feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1558 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I want, no, demand a logo change! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jterry 43 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 If they're going to go with something like this, they're really going to have to pressure cable companies to get an Intellistar 2 HD. Comcast and Verizon still don't have one in Pittsburgh. They still only have an Intellistar for the SD feed. It's mind boggling that The Weather Channel, owned by Comcast, still can't get it's premier headend system installed in most local Comcast markets, nearly 3 years after launch. I think maybe only 3 or 4 Comcast markets have an Intellistar HD running. To the main point of the post, this really has potential to be a great look if the concept here pans out. Less than a month until launch I'll be interested what if anything changes from this YT video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterlingNorth 33 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 It's mind boggling that The Weather Channel, owned by Comcast, still can't get it's premier headend system installed in most local Comcast markets, nearly 3 years after launch. I think maybe only 3 or 4 Comcast markets have an Intellistar HD running. Actually, it's still a minority stake. They manage it because the majority stake is spread among venture capitalists who don't how to run a television network. And I think Comcast Cable is run by a bunch of cheap bastards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1558 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Actually, it's still a minority stake. They manage it because the majority stake is spread among venture capitalists who don't how to run a television network. And I think Comcast Cable is run by a bunch of cheap bastards. TWC is owned by NBCU, Blackstone Group and Bain Capital. When were you finally keyed into the fact that Comcast is cheap? I've grown up knowing this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 509 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 And I think Comcast Cable is run by a bunch of cheap bastards. Comcast > Time Warner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 749 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Comcast > Time Warner Nope. Both companies are crap, though Time Warner was better back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1110 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Comcast? Cheap? Huh. Never knew that. Not when their local TV station spent a gajillion dollars on new equipment and talent. I respect Comcast far more than most people on here because they are a local company and they've done well contributing to this area. Not only that, but Comcast pretty much saved the NBC O&Os from oblivion under General Electric. Yeah, we piss and moan and complain and we have a right to, but Comcast is probably one of the conglomerates that is the least offensive. (It probably also helps that my cable/internet service is from Verizon Fios.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPollard_ 6 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I really like these graphics. But I'll sum up my opinion with this: I Now understand what BCN said when he said... WeatherChannel8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1558 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 WeatherChannel8 A new logo is in order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 509 Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Nope. Both companies are crap, though Time Warner was better back in the day. Well that's your opinion... I've never had Comcast personally but can't stand TWC. Thank god I have AT&T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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