alex979 119 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Has Konrad even come back this week? He had some throat procedure done and I didn't think he'd be back til next week. Yes. He was on this morning. They're going strong into the 10pm hour... I wonder how long WGN (and all the others) will be on tonight. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-126632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Yes. He was on this morning. They're going strong into the 10pm hour... I wonder how long WGN (and all the others) will be on tonight. Fox is off. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-126634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 As always, I think Fox is a victim of limited resources and lack of viewership cutting their coverage capabilities. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-126639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Okay, shows how well I've been paying attention...Demetrius has been out in the field all evening? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-126651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1056 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I really hope Demetrius gets some sort of reward for his coverage. He is doing a fantastic job. At one point, Tom and the rest of the crew gave him kudos for his coverage. He said he has covered small tornadoes before, but, as you can imagine, seeing the devastation first hand is difficult to see/explain. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-126656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Skipping Name Game today. Doing news from 4am-1pm Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-126683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 You never know what you can find on Youtube... I happened upon a video that led me to a news music website that has a sampling of the new "Chicago's very own" cuts that WGN is currently only using for openers. Even though the quality isn't too good and it's "watermarked," it's still pretty interesting. I wish they'd start using more of these cuts... I particularly like 0:20-0:40, 1:42-1:59, and 2:10-2:27. http://newsthemes.elementfx.com/index.php/chicagos-very-own/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-127857 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 944 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 There's a thread on this new site over in the News Music and Voiceovers section... It might be worth a read too... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-127858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I had the opportunity to hear most of the new cuts, in their clean, unadulterated form. They're very nice, and while I generally like the '07 originals better, it's a shame they're not using the updates across the board. But, apparently the higher ups aren't as enthusiastic about the new cuts as the last regime. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-127860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Per Robert Feder, WGN-TV is making changes in its sports department for the first time in forever; they're bringing in Jarrett Payton from WGN radio to host a sports talk show on CLTV Sundays-Thursdays. Not many details yet, but I'm sure we'll also see him filling in and reporting on channel 9. That CLTV show could be interesting. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 705 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Well, after all these years, WGN has finally moved the score bug into the 16:9 area and has also made the out-of-town score graphic at the bottom smaller. Much better. Only problem is that master control never got the memo to start letterboxing the SD feed, so SD viewers are seeing an extremely messed up broadcast right now. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 The ticker was changed within the last few weeks. It seemed really small when I noticed it, but actually cheered when I realized the video wasn't compressed. Never thought I'd see the day. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Well, after all these years, WGN has finally moved the score bug into the 16:9 area and has also made the out-of-town score graphic at the bottom smaller. Much better. Only problem is that master control never got the memo to start letterboxing the SD feed, so SD viewers are seeing an extremely messed up broadcast right now. Now only if WLS would do the same... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 They've gotta update the score bug while they're at it. It looks like crap. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 At least make it bigger. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 705 Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Yeah, I wouldn't mind an all-new graphics package next year. This one has been around since 2011. It's about time to switch it up. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Yeah, I wouldn't mind an all-new graphics package next year. This one has been around since 2011. It's about time to switch it up. Yeah, the score bug and L3s could use an update, but I still really like the openers and music. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 WGN's baseball graphics pack has aged pretty well. Sure, it could use a tweak or two but compared to other networks (MASN, YES, NESN), it's still one of the best looks out there. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 705 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Yeah, the score bug and L3s could use an update, but I still really like the openers and music. Yeah, I think the openers and music could afford to stay; after all, the openers don't really even have anything to do with the lower third and score bug design. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 After realizing that the cable providers aren't letterboxing the feed, the score bug is back in the safe zone for today's matinee. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 So we've got a news center now? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 So we've got a news center now? Elaborate. What are you talking about? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 34 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Elaborate. What are you talking about? Kinda like the ABC 7 Media Center. It's in the control room. Look at Erin McElroys cover story from Monday Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Here it is... Not all that exciting, really. Another item of interest in the video is the music they use at the beginning - pretty sure it's one of their new cuts. http://wgntv.com/2015/05/25/how-is-chicago-collecting-over-a-billion-in-unpaid-tickets-hint-its-not/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 It is one of the new cuts. They're also using the midday/evening open for a weather promo. Maybe the new music will be plugged in, after all. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14011-random-wgn-thread/page/7/#findComment-128847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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