The Channel 6 Action News Thread

[PAnderson1 27]

A refresh of the L3s is badly needed ... Everything else IMO still looks nice

The time and temp bug needs a refresh too.

That logo doesn't even match the one they use every where else

[jb542 13]

How long have these graphics have been used for?

[Mrknowitall526 116]

Close to 5 years

[PAnderson1 27]

Close to 5 years

It'll be 6 in December

[Mrknowitall526 116]

The new weather graphics have a "retro" yet fresh look to them. I don't think "retro" is the best word, but at first I thought they were a step backwards, especially the italic caps on the yellow background with the plain-ish font, but I like what they are doing with the 2nd line of the title in radar loops, etc. The new 7-day forecast looks really clean. I like that they highlight the weekends in the same yellow color, and they also appear to be highlighting "big events" in red, with Friday & Saturday having a red highlight.

 

I would be pleased if new L3's mimicked the weather ... "upper thirds" ... if that's a phrase?

[24994J 5621]

I would be pleased if new L3's mimicked the weather ... "upper thirds" ... if that's a phrase?

I've used the term. Run with it. As for the graphics, and whether or not they're signaling something new, I'm a little surprised they're not using Gotham, as that's becoming the go-to for ABC, showing up on KABC, KTRK, and the network.

[Mrknowitall526 116]

I've used the term. Run with it. As for the graphics, and whether or not they're signaling something new, I'm a little surprised they're not using Gotham, as that's becoming the go-to for ABC, showing up on KABC, KTRK, and the network.

 

But they've never really done anything else the "others" have done IMO. They have basically used the same font on-air for several decades, just changing it a bit here and there when necessary.

[jb542 13]

Found the ratings on Philly Tv and Radio from the snow coverage and 6abc won every hour

[PAnderson1 27]

and yet they can't post sweeps numbers.

Found the ratings on Philly Tv and Radio from the snow coverage and 6abc won every hour

[NewsJersey1 2]

Congratulations to all of the stations for great coverage during the storm. 3, 6 and 10 all had strong points. Aside from the ratings, who stood out?

[ns8401 955]

Be happy with what you get.

[Mrknowitall526 116]

Adam & Cecily have been doing live behind the scenes videos on Facebook. Just watched one now. It was really cool! Cecily did it from her page but Chris Sowers (who is working during the week????) took over for a bit and actually showed Cecily and Adam on the video feed while they were live on the air! Neat concept!

[WCAUTVNBC10 413]

Adam & Cecily have been doing live behind the scenes videos on Facebook. Just watched one now. It was really cool! Cecily did it from her page but Chris Sowers (who is working during the week????) took over for a bit and actually showed Cecily and Adam on the video feed while they were live on the air! Neat concept!

 

He's also the weather producer so he's probably driving graphics behind the scenes.

[24994J 5621]

I have a feeling corporate is pushing the Facebook live streams, as I've noticed various personalities at WABC and WLS doing this over the last few weeks.

[rkolsen 1685]

 

And Jim Gardner reported it.

[TVNewsLover 785]

Whoa! Monica Malpass is anchoring at noon today, as Rick and Sarah are off. Matt, Alicia, Tamela, and Nydia must've been unavailable.

[24994J 5621]

Whoa! Monica Malpass is anchoring at noon today, as Rick and Sarah are off. Matt, Alicia, Tamela, and Nydia must've been unavailable.

...and Brian and Sharrie and Walter...

 

Pretty much everybody but Jim.

[WCAUTVNBC10 413]

Whoa! Monica Malpass is anchoring at noon today, as Rick and Sarah are off. Matt, Alicia, Tamela, and Nydia must've been unavailable.

 

Rick is actually filling in for Jim Gardner who's on vacation.

[TVNewsLover 785]

Rick is actually filling in for Jim Gardner who's on vacation.

That was the second half of last week. Jim was on yesterday. Rick was off yesterday. And Monica said Rick and Sarah are off. They usually say "Rick will be along later" if he's just off for the noon newscast.

[PAnderson1 27]

StormTracker6 and The Traffic Maps both have new looks. Maybe a hint of new graphics coming? I couldn't get a pic of the traffic maps in time

[24994J 5621]

Is this animation on the Big Board new? It looks a little like something that would come out of the current graphics, but I don't ever recall seeing that flatter circle theme with little boxes.

 

[PAnderson1 27]

Is this animation on the Big Board new? It looks a little like something that would come out of the current graphics, but I don't ever recall seeing that flatter circle theme with little boxes.

 

The big board animation has been there since last year. I don't think it's a sign of anything though.

[Action Newsroom 1299]

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What is that? That looks much more at home on Fox 29.

The last logo looks and works much better to promote/use it.

 

(Although I kinda do like the font used.)

[Action Newsroom 1299]

StormTracker6 and The Traffic Maps both have new looks. Maybe a hint of new graphics coming?

I hope so; I'm starting to dislike the current set. And despise the L3s.

I just hope this next package will be better. We don't want another disaster with an ABC O&Os new graphics after what happened with WABC. I'm still recovering.

[susquvalleywgal 520]

From their Twitter page. Almost a flat look. Signs of what's to come??

 

-- Matt