TexasTVNews 1377 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 KSNW in Wichita debuted a new set and high definition newscasts Monday. The new set, which has been under construction for several months, features a new weather center and several new high definition monitors (photos above). The station also gets a new control room, new production software and high definition graphics as part of the upgrade. Video editors and photographers are training on new cameras and editing gear as part of the transition. http://ksn.com/2014/01/27/ksn-debuts-news-in-high-definition-with-a-new-set/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsStar2 90 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 It's been a long time coming... Last night, the station debuted a new set and graphics that are *GASP* actually suitable for HD as well as cuts of Tower V.5 for all opens as well as most of the bumps and segment opens. One of the issues I've noticed is that the L3 & OTS elements are somewhat blurry compared to bug and the video from the studio. A bunch of the promos are still being down converted to SD as well. While there are still a few kinks to work out, it is a big upgrade on the nearly 10 year old set that they have just ditched. IMHO, they move up to #2 in overall presentation in the market, behind KWCH. The color scheme is similar to KAKE's product, but executed somewhat better. I've uploaded a brief studio tour package that aired on the midday news today. And from the station... http://ksn.com/2014/01/27/ksn-debuts-news-in-high-definition-with-a-new-set/ A Photo gallery http://interactives.ksn.com/photomojo/gallery/10787/206070/ksn-debuts-new-set/ And a timelapse of the construction... http://interactives.ksn.com/photomojo/gallery/10786/206042/timelapse-ksn-constructs-new-set/ksn-constructs-new-hd-set/ I'll try to put together a montage of the new graphics & music later on... *Whoops... Didn't realize another thread was started. Just sat on this while the video I posted was processing.* Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark 55 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 The slogan totally ruins it for me. "We've got your back"? Ugh. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97033 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leavellebrett 85 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 [yt] [/yt] The L3s are identical to WAVY. However, I suspect that, except for the custom elements, this is the same package that WAVY uses. Sam, they must've disabled embedding. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 The L3s are identical to WAVY. However, I suspect that, except for the custom elements, this is the same package that WAVY uses. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1232 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I HATE what they've done with the logo! Why, just why? If you're going to do a circle-number logo, actually put the damn number in the circle. There was no need to completely modify and butcher a good logo just so it'll match the circular theme of your graphics. The rounded square would have worked just fine. That's my biggest beef with their relaunch here. God, it looks like KSL's redheaded-step-child of a logo. Anywho, it's about damn time. They were looooooong overdue. The graphics are obviously a refresh of their now old ones (although yes, they do remind me of WAVY as well). The set is VAST improvement over what they had, but the pictures they provided show just how truly small their studio really is. Looking at the photos alone made me claustrophobic. Their slogan also sucks. "We've got your back"? Seriously? Lawd. They'd be better off going back to their "Clear. Accurate. To-the-point." days. Overall I would give it 8/10 with -2 "what the hell?" points for the unnecessary altering of their logo and weird ass slogan. Also, it looks like they're broadcasting from the inside of a cave with those faux stone walls and what not. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 The slogan totally ruins it for me. "We've got your back"? Ugh. Well remember their current GM came from WTNH who's slogan is "Who's Got Your Back? News 8." Also the fonts they use look the same as WTNH. So I think the GM had a say for sure and he likes WTNH's approach. Anyone know if KSAS 9pm news is affected? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hathawaynson2 39 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 HATE what they've done with the logo! Why, just why? If you're going to do a circle-number logo, actually put the damn number in the circle. There was no need to completely modify and butcher a good logo just so it'll match the circular theme of your graphics. The rounded square would have worked just fine. That's my biggest beef with their relaunch here. God, it looks like KSL's redheaded-step-child of a logo. Anywho, it's about damn time. They were looooooong overdue. The graphics are obviously a refresh of their now old ones (although yes, they do remind me of WAVY as well). The set is VAST improvement over what they had, but the pictures they provided show just how truly small their studio really is. Looking at the photos alone made me claustrophobic. Their slogan also sucks. "We've got your back"? Seriously? Lawd. They'd be better off going back to their "Clear. Accurate. To-the-point." days. Overall I would give it 8/10 with -2 "what the hell?" points for the unnecessary altering of their logo and weird ass slogan. Also, it looks like they're broadcasting from the inside of a cave with those faux stone walls and what not. The faux stones are actually limestone walls when I watched the video, otherwise, the set and slogan screams what the floodgates. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susquvalleywgal 517 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 We're Got Your Back ... almost as tacky as BREAKING NEWS ... BREAKING STORIES ... BREAKING THE MOLD. Like really??? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 We're Got Your Back ... almost as tacky as BREAKING NEWS ... BREAKING STORIES ... BREAKING THE MOLD. Like really??? Or as bad as When it Matters to You, It Matters to Us. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 When it Matters to You, It Matters to Us. ...Otherwise, We Don't Give A Shit. (I feel a certain level of satisfaction knowing that I said 'shit' in my 1700th post.) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 ...Otherwise, We Don't Give A Shit. (I feel a certain level of satisfaction knowing that I said 'shit' in my 1700th post.) Whoa whoa whoa!! And now the swearing train has left the station!? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 ...Otherwise, We Don't Give A Shit. :rofl!: HAHAHA!!!! LMMFAO!!!!!! Yep. That's what it really means when they say that slogan. Very Good. "We Got Your Back". Ain't that a bitch. I mean, what kind of shit is that?!!! "We Got Your Back". You tell your friends that. "Oh I got your back, we got your back. We're behind you 100%". But for a station or a newscast to use that saying for a slogan? That just beyond crazy. You might as well say, We're "On Your Side" like WAVY 10 instead of some lame ass slogan. But nevertheless, with KSNW going HD, all the LIN stations are now fully HD. I'm happy another station is using V.5. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1916 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Threads merged. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1232 Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 We're Got Your Back ... almost as tacky as BREAKING NEWS ... BREAKING STORIES ... BREAKING THE MOLD. Like really??? Is that an actual slogan for some station? :rofl!: HAHAHA!!!! LMMFAO!!!!!! Yep. That's what it really means when they say that slogan. Very Good. "We Got Your Back". Ain't that a bitch. I mean, what kind of shit is that?!!! "We Got Your Back". You tell your friends that. "Oh I got your back, we got your back. We're behind you 100%". But for a station or a newscast to use that saying for a slogan? That just beyond crazy. You might as well say, We're "On Your Side" like WAVY 10 instead of some lame ass slogan. But nevertheless, with KSNW going HD, all the LIN stations are now fully HD. I'm happy another station is using V.5. I have no issue using "On Your Side" as a slogan (no matter how generic it is now) but "We got your back?" Noooooo. That's an absolutely HORRID attempt to be "personal" with the viewers on the slogan level. KCTV uses "It's Your News" and that's a wonderful slogan. "On Your Side" also works well, but "We Got Your Back" just doesn't. It even sounds awkward when the voice over says it, like he knows too. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Is that an actual slogan for some station? Used to be. KRGV used it from 2002-2009, when they converted to HD. At that point they dropped the "Breaking the Mold" part (now it's just "Breaking News, Breaking Stories"). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 --- Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 I have no issue using "On Your Side" as a slogan (no matter how generic it is now) but "We got your back?" Noooooo. That's an absolutely HORRID attempt to be "personal" with the viewers on the slogan level. KCTV uses "It's Your News" and that's a wonderful slogan. "On Your Side" also works well, but "We Got Your Back" just doesn't. It even sounds awkward when the voice over says it, like he knows too. I don't either. In fact about it, I actually like the "On Your Side" slogan. It sounds way better than this "We Got Your Back" pile of crap. You're right. They're trying too hard to be "personal", and certain viewers ain't going to click with that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsStar2 90 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 In the first day or two, there were a pretty decent number of glitches: displays not working correctly, the weather segment being semi downcoverted into SD (though it was once the only to be in HD), and some issues with how studio shots were being executed and/or blocked. Also, that decision to leave and rejoin EVERY block with a sequence with the v/o of "You're Watching KSN News, We've Got Your Back". Yeah. Near-murderous rage here. Thankfully that was dropped pretty quickly. On the upside, the graphics are actually displaying in their proper resolution now. There's also definitely more variety in the cuts of The Tower they've chosen to use for segments. Good choices on that topic for the most part. Not sure if I like the cut used for the morning news open though (maybe I just was stuck on the somewhat whimsical one they had been using). I'm also not sold on a second news morning anchor actually. Mark Davidson & Leon Smitherman have done quite well as a duo over the years, so we'll see how the chemistry pans out with a trio. My guess is that will take a fair amount of time. Anyone know if KSAS 9pm news is affected? For KSAS - the newscast they produce is, naturally, from that set. The only real difference is that the graphic used for the old background appears on the trio of monitors behind the desk, and the backdrop behind them has red lighting instead of the blue used on KSN's newscasts. The only intro to get any change is the one for the weather segment, now referring to it as "Storm Tracker 3 Weather", as it would on KSN. Like on main news, the variety in their music cuts has improved somewhat, albeit with Viral for KSAS. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13261-ksnw-debuts-new-set-hd-newscasts/#findComment-97279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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