qunewsguy 377 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/10/2019 at 9:18 PM, Georgie56 said: ...and WBBM’s 2007 talent opens at the time were based off CBS’ 2005 branding. The elements seen on KIDK all come from the "CBS Eyecon" reel which used to be released to stations annually. They consisted of network graphics and b-roll elements that any affiliate could (and still can) use. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-221886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 558 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 WTHI ripping off WPLG and WEWS here Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-222533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFTV Channel 9 80 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 A very poor knockoff of WTTV/WTVR's Tribune graphics. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-222728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius22 122 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 10 minutes ago, WFTV Channel 9 said: A very poor knockoff of WTTV/WTVR's Tribune graphics. This looks like it was done for a Gray station and even Gray has better looking stations than this. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-222731 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 49 minutes ago, WFTV Channel 9 said: A very poor knockoff of WTTV/WTVR's Tribune graphics. 37 minutes ago, Darius22 said: This looks like it was done for a Gray station and even Gray has better looking stations than this. This is sadly owned by KHQ, so I would more blame KHQ than this station. They are just using whats available to them Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-222733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2393 Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 58 minutes ago, bhratbrat said: This is sadly owned by KHQ, so I would more blame KHQ than this station. They are just using whats available to them You should because even KHQ uses those graphics. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-222739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 558 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 WAFF ripped off some of the old Heart graphics 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-223338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 3/16/2019 at 5:29 PM, Yankees4life said: WAFF ripped off some of the old Heart graphics How? They used Bank Gothic for a font? I'd hardly call that a knockoff. Looks like this was a TVbD job, WITN in Greenville, NC had a similar open around this time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-223416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qunewsguy 377 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Yeah Bank Gothic was like one of the hottest fonts at the end of the 90's. No knockoff there. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-223421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnoxvilleTVFan 286 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) The early 1980s CBS Evening News graphics were mocked by Canadian comedy series SCTV which aired on NBC in the United States. This was seen in the episode where SCTV were in a "network war" with CBS, ABC and NBC. And the episode featured its own take on "The Godfather." So, you can watch SCTV's version of the CBS open at 22:20 and the open uses a synth theme. Here is the original CBS Evening News open from 1981 which features a close. Edited May 20, 2019 by KnoxvilleTVFan I added the open and close to a CBS Evening News from 1981. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-226603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 On 5/19/2019 at 8:04 PM, KnoxvilleTVFan said: The early 1980s CBS Evening News graphics were mocked by Canadian comedy series SCTV which aired on NBC in the United States. This was seen in the episode where SCTV were in a "network war" with CBS, ABC and NBC. And the episode featured its own take on "The Godfather." So, you can watch SCTV's version of the CBS open at 22:20 and the open uses a synth theme. Here is the original CBS Evening News open from 1981 which features a close. Wow I have been looking for that SCTV episode for years. Great find! They did a fantastic job recreating and parodying the network shows. I remember watching this episode as a kid when TVLand ran SCTV reruns late at night. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-226732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnoxvilleTVFan 286 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I remember the reruns being run on NBC in the late 1990s-early 2000s, because they were so funny. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-226796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 On 3/19/2019 at 9:23 AM, KentBrockman said: How? They used Bank Gothic for a font? I'd hardly call that a knockoff. Looks like this was a TVbD job, WITN in Greenville, NC had a similar open around this time. That was John Christopher Burns. The WITN open is a knockoff, though. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-226806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 558 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 WTLV 1980-1986 logo was a ripoff of the Lazer 2 logo of KTVU. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-226943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
compubit 673 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 On 5/26/2019 at 2:19 PM, Yankees4life said: WTLV 1980-1986 logo was a ripoff of the Lazer 2 logo of KTVU. How? Other than the 12 being inside the circle (negative space), I see little resemblance. if you follow that logic, then KTVU’s logo is a ripoff of any logo inside a circle prior to 1975.... J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-227230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared DiCarlo 53 Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Damn Aussies are always copying us 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-227611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
compubit 673 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 8:04 AM, Jared DiCarlo said: Damn Aussies are always copying us But also using the slogan/theme for nearly 30 years! (1978-2006) J 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-227945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yankees4life 558 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, compubit said: But also using the slogan/theme for nearly 30 years! (1978-2006) J They still use Tar Sequence. Channel 7 also used to use the iconic ABC Circle 7 logo in their earlier days 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-227946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SydneyCityTV 16 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 10:04 PM, Jared DiCarlo said: Damn Aussies are always copying us I'd imagine that most if not all usage of station campaigns and news themes from US networks on Australian TV would've been licenced and above board though, since the graphical elements in Nine's original "Still The One" promo are basically the same as ABC's but with a different logo. Similar deal with Seven's versions of the NBC Idents & Launch Campaigns during the 1980s, etc. 20 hours ago, Yankees4life said: They still use Tar Sequence. In my personal opinion, the Cool Hand Luke-derived news theme currently used on Nine News here in Australia doesn't really work with their rather flashy graphics or sets. I also have my doubts that Americans would really enjoy listening to the versions of The Mission which Seven News introduced only a few years ago. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-227969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsguy22 59 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 (edited) I hope I'm posting this to the correct thread. I just realized WWL (New Orleans) and WFTV (Orlando) used similar elements for their opens in the late 1990s. Here are the two opens back to back. You'll notice the scrolling "news leader" ticker and the background of the end screen (blue with muted very small "Eyewitness News" text) are very similar/identcal. Wondering if anyone here has some insight into where these elements might come from. Part of a syndicated package maybe? Those are the only graphic similarities during that era. Lower 3rds and OTS graphics are different. I worked at WWL during this era and know that station did a ton of GFX work in-house back then, so maybe these were just elements they picked up elsewhere to add to the look? A ripoff? Eh, probably not. What do y'all think/know? Edited July 5, 2019 by newsguy22 Attaching correct video link 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-228887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2393 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 3 hours ago, newsguy22 said: I hope I'm posting this to the correct thread. I just realized WWL (New Orleans) and WFTV (Orlando) used similar elements for their opens in the late 1990s. Here are the two opens back to back. You'll notice the scrolling "news leader" ticker and the background of the end screen (blue with muted very small "Eyewitness News" text) are very similar/identcal. Wondering if anyone here has some insight into where these elements might come from. Part of a syndicated package maybe? Those are the only graphic similarities during that era. Lower 3rds and OTS graphics are different. I worked at WWL during this era and know that station did a ton of GFX work in-house back then, so maybe these were just elements they picked up elsewhere to add to the look? A ripoff? Eh, probably not. What do y'all think/know? I just noticed this account is Blaine Stewart from WTKR! You worked at one of the most legendary stations with a roster of legendary talent. I'd say it was a popular graphics package back then. I know WDAY Fargo/WDAZ Grand Forks had something like this too. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-228891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsguy22 59 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 32 minutes ago, TheRolyPoly said: I just noticed this account is Blaine Stewart from WTKR! You worked at one of the most legendary stations with a roster of legendary talent. I'd say it was a popular graphics package back then. I know WDAY Fargo/WDAZ Grand Forks had something like this too. Very interesting... I wonder if anyone knows who designed those elements. And yes, WWL was a powerhouse then. So many legends there. It was an honor to work at the station I grew up watching. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-228892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 I believe WTVD's Don Schwenneker made an account here at one point while he was at WBBM. 2 minutes ago, newsguy22 said: Very interesting... I wonder if anyone knows who designed those elements. And yes, WWL was a powerhouse then. So many legends there. It was an honor to work at the station I grew up watching. It's great to have you here! 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-228893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2393 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, newsguy22 said: And yes, WWL was a powerhouse then. So many legends there. It was an honor to work at the station I grew up watching. I don't mean to go off topic (as I will here) but I can think of at least 15 legends right off the bat at WWL over its history. I think WWL had more legends than any other station in America at one point, literary. I mean... J. Michael Early (former VP and GM; giant in CBS and broadcasting) Phil Johnson (former ND; another giant) Garland Robinette Angela Hill Dennis Woltering Eric Paulsen Andre Trevigne SallyAnn Roberts Bill Elder (!) Don Westbrook Dave Barnes Nash Roberts Carl Arredondo Mike Hoss Jim Henderson Meg Farris Bill Capo Frank Davis Hoda Kotb John Snell (now at WVUE) Yeah. Don't mean to go off topic, but... yeah. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-228894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Info Junkie 1286 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 1 hour ago, newsguy22 said: Very interesting... I wonder if anyone knows who designed those elements. And yes, WWL was a powerhouse then. So many legends there. It was an honor to work at the station I grew up watching. That was EQ Vance. And I’d say the WDAZ pack was definitely more the knock-off. Very in-house-y. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13380-holy-graphics-knockoff-batman/page/14/#findComment-228895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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