Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 20, 2017 Posted May 20, 2017 I wonder if that's permanent. Did they ditch the box saying "EVENING NEWS", "MORNING NEWS", etc.? Oddly enough, no, because "EVENING NEWS" was still there even after. They probably just stuck it there to see how it looks, or it was a mistake. 1
24994J 5630 Posted May 20, 2017 Posted May 20, 2017 Oddly enough, no, because "EVENING NEWS" was still there even after. They probably just stuck it there to see how it looks, or it was a mistake. It almost seems like they're using it alongside the anchors' names, and, like now (8pm news), a newscast with a formal branding.
rkolsen 1686 Posted May 20, 2017 Posted May 20, 2017 Anyone else notice how glitchy WGN has been since their upgrade? Slow to play videos and leaving the speaker hanging, wrong videos being played, wrong text in the L3 popping up, logo bug disappeared at one point, some of the animations aren't smooth and are a little slow, etc. I think I've seen more than I've ever seen in a day. I guess they've still got a few kinks to work out of their system with the technical upgrades, but it's led to a few awkward moments. Maybe they installed Tribunes new equipment? 1
FiveNews 380 Posted May 20, 2017 Posted May 20, 2017 Oddly enough, no, because "EVENING NEWS" was still there even after. They probably just stuck it there to see how it looks, or it was a mistake. I'm sure that will change down the road. When KTLA debuted their new set and graphics last fall, all newscasts had graphics that said either MORNING NEWS, AFTERNOON NEWS, or EVENING NEWS. The MORNING NEWS graphic is the only one that stayed since that is what their AM show is called, KTLA 5 MORNING NEWS. All of the rest defaulted to NEWS AT 1, NEWS AT 3, NEWS AT 6 or NEWS AT 11.
ED2 144 Posted May 20, 2017 Posted May 20, 2017 Maybe they installed Tribunes new equipment? Tribune made their own newsroom software right? It's browser based? EDIT: Found the info about Tribune's in house TV/newsroom/playout systems. Amazing how the stations are running off of essentially consumer grade PCs (there's probably an actual server or two somewhere in the mix). http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/103819/diy-tv-tech-powers-tribune-newsrooms-mcs
rkolsen 1686 Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 Tribune made their own newsroom software right? It's browser based? EDIT: Found the info about Tribune's in house TV/newsroom/playout systems. Amazing how the stations are running off of essentially consumer grade PCs (there's probably an actual server or two somewhere in the mix). http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/103819/diy-tv-tech-powers-tribune-newsrooms-mcs It was briefly mentioned in another thread. Apparently its buggy and when it crashes they're SOL.
Pavelsauce 12 Posted May 21, 2017 Posted May 21, 2017 At around 7:30 this morning: "We have a live look at the capital…" … "I just lied, we lost the feed." I love WGN. 6
ED2 144 Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 Does Skilling pre-tape his weather if the 9:00 is delayed due to a Sports broadcast? 1
24994J 5630 Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 Does Skilling pre-tape his weather if the 9:00 is delayed due to a Sports broadcast? I mean, he shouldn't, considering he now goes on at 5. Did it appear to be pre-taped? 5
ED2 144 Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 Figured out that it was live. There were clues such as the live shots behind Tom's graphics, the time stamp on the radar loops, and the tease to sports featured Tom on the desk. Good on Tom, I would have expected most weather people to pre-tape and not bother staying late. 1
CircleSeven 1960 Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 On top of that, Tom filled in for Demetrius on the 4pm tonight.
Spring Rubber 716 Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 Wow, Tom stayed for the late news? Typical situation used to be that Tom would go home, and Jim would come in. Maybe Jim was also unavailable tonight. 2
CircleSeven 1960 Posted May 24, 2017 Posted May 24, 2017 CLTV will FINALLY air an HD channel on Comcast systems, beginning June 1st.
Georgie56 3326 Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 CLTV will FINALLY air an HD channel on Comcast systems, beginning June 1st. Is CLTV even a useful channel these days? WGN airs so much news every day now. 2
CircleSeven 1960 Posted May 25, 2017 Posted May 25, 2017 Is CLTV even a useful channel these days? WGN airs so much news every day now. Channel 9 is airing more live local news than CLTV these days, if you look at this lineup.
Spring Rubber 716 Posted May 26, 2017 Posted May 26, 2017 Sarah Jindra worked a double shift today, doing traffic on both the morning and evening news.
slim4155 5 Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Wgn just had to go to commercial. Video playback and prompted issues. 5
Spring Rubber 716 Posted May 31, 2017 Posted May 31, 2017 Wgn just had to go to commercial. Video playback and prompted issues. Funny, WMAQ was having severe playback issues at the end of their 5pm show yesterday. The final two segments ended in black screen with flickering graphics. Not a good day for Chicago News tech. 2
Spring Rubber 716 Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 Did Morgan Kolkmeyer debut yet? I know almost none of us watch the early morning show. Not sure if anybody knows.
24994J 5630 Posted June 3, 2017 Posted June 3, 2017 Did Morgan Kolkmeyer debut yet? I know almost none of us watch the early morning show. Not sure if anybody knows. She was training this week, and debuts Monday. They're even teasing it in weekend the promo for the early shift.
Spring Rubber 716 Posted June 9, 2017 Posted June 9, 2017 Has anybody watched Morgan on the early morning news? 1
24994J 5630 Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Has anybody watched Morgan on the early morning news? Serviceable on the weather front, but she seemed kind of intimidated by the irreverence on the first few days. She's starting to warm up, though.
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Posted June 11, 2017 Steve Sanders in with Jackie tonight. 1
Spring Rubber 716 Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 Tahman anchored the morning news on Friday, and Steve is anchoring the weekend news today? What a bizarre weekend!
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