Andrew2016 2 Posted October 5, 2013 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
Samantha 2923 Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 There's probably much bigger technical changes behind this knowing TWC's weather insertion equipment.
24994J 5888 Posted October 5, 2013 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.
AlNYTVRadio 21 Posted October 5, 2013 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.
skbl17 188 Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Can they improve the actual programming while they're at it?
ABC 7 Denver 1889 Posted October 5, 2013 Posted October 5, 2013 Is it me or do I see a bit of G3 in the design?
Weeters 2173 Posted October 5, 2013 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.
Samantha 2923 Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 That is gorgeous, by the way. So different from everything else in TWC presentation history though.
MidwestTV 1358 Posted October 6, 2013 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.
sanewsguy 521 Posted October 6, 2013 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...
LoadStar 366 Posted October 6, 2013 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.
memnews1 25 Posted October 6, 2013 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.
chrelevator 29 Posted October 6, 2013 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.
Jterry 43 Posted October 6, 2013 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.
SterlingNorth 33 Posted October 6, 2013 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.
ABC 7 Denver 1889 Posted October 6, 2013 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!!
sanewsguy 521 Posted October 6, 2013 Posted October 6, 2013 And I think Comcast Cable is run by a bunch of cheap bastards. Comcast > Time Warner
TennTV1983 870 Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 Comcast > Time Warner Nope. Both companies are crap, though Time Warner was better back in the day.
Jess 1115 Posted October 7, 2013 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.)
AndrewPollard_ 6 Posted October 7, 2013 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
ABC 7 Denver 1889 Posted October 7, 2013 Posted October 7, 2013 WeatherChannel8 A new logo is in order!
sanewsguy 521 Posted October 7, 2013 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.
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