nycnewsjunkie 1443 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 There are a few parts of the newscast where CBS is copying (or if you prefer, taking inspiration from) ABC. They didn’t air a single commercial until 14 minutes in, and that commercial (for a pharmaceutical, of course) was accompanied by a headline banner. In addition, Robert Costa’s opening story relied heavily on quick soundbites, fast cuts, zoom effects, and the obligatory “Breaking News” banner, all hallmarks of modern-day ABC News. I’m not sure if any of these adjustments were in place before today, and the rest of the stories felt like they were from a CBS newscast, but I couldn’t help noticing some close similarities to David Muir’s newscast. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshow 167 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, nycnewsjunkie said: There are a few parts of the newscast where CBS is copying (or if you prefer, taking inspiration from) ABC. They didn’t air a single commercial until 14 minutes in, and that commercial (for a pharmaceutical, of course) was accompanied by a headline banner. In addition, Robert Costa’s opening story relied heavily on quick soundbites, fast cuts, zoom effects, and the obligatory “Breaking News” banner, all hallmarks of modern-day ABC News. I’m not sure if any of these adjustments were in place before today, and the rest of the stories felt like they were from a CBS newscast, but I couldn’t help noticing some close similarities to David Muir’s newscast. CBS has been doing the late commercial and 60 second commercial thing for a few weeks now. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Kissel 283 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Here is all of the screenshots I have of the new package. 6 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 151 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Color me impressed. Well done, CBS News. 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Kissel 283 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Just now, Tyler said: Color me impressed. Well done, CBS News. I want a black and gold version of this for KDKA-TV please. Please CBS. 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS8609 59 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 This is definitely spot on. It's not going to necessarily boost their ratings, but to bring back the fanfare (as ABC did during pre-vax COVID and as NBC will always have even after John Williams is gone) is golden. 2 minutes ago, Kenneth Kissel said: I want a black and gold version of this for KDKA-TV please. Please CBS. Then by your logic, CBS should do one for KTVT with the red and star accents... 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) So glad they used this theme which felt more complete than the Scott Pelley years theme. Edited August 29, 2022 by Daybreak 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, Kenneth Kissel said: I want a black and gold version of this for KDKA-TV please. Please CBS. 3 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog363 22 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Here's the full thing: 1 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Kissel 283 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, 24994J said: Why do people hate the odd color that KDKA has for their graphics? I don't get it. BTW, I actually would love if CBS did a Red and blue Texas theme for KTVT. Edited August 29, 2022 by Kenneth Kissel Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Just now, Kenneth Kissel said: Why do people hate the odd color that KDKA has for their graphics. I don't get it. BTW, I actually would love if CBS did a Texas theme for KTVT. KDKA. Is. Not. Special. Whenever a new group-wide package debuts, they'll get the same thing as everyone else, and they'll be better off, for it. Besides, while I understand the civic pride, the black and gold look they have is downright unsightly for any coverage not pertaining to the Pens, Pirates, or Steelers. 9 3 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey 864 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Big upgrade. I'm a fan of the on-screen graphics, in-studio graphics, and the new music. I'm not a huge fan of the large show bug but that seems to be everywhere now. I guess that box's size was dictated by the streaming service to fit the horizontal "CBS NEWS" logo but I wish they could have made it smaller. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycnewsjunkie 1443 Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Kenneth Kissel said: Why do people hate the odd color that KDKA has for their graphics? I don't get it. BTW, I actually would love if CBS did a Red and blue Texas theme for KTVT. 18 minutes ago, 24994J said: KDKA. Is. Not. Special. Whenever a new group-wide package debuts, they'll get the same thing as everyone else, and they'll be better off, for it. Besides, while I understand the civic pride, the black and gold look they have is downright unsightly for any coverage not pertaining to the Pens, Pirates, or Steelers. No offense, but I don’t get why either of you is so passionate either way about KDKA’s color scheme. I don’t think KDKA will tank in the ratings depending on whether they go with a standard set of graphics or change some colors around. Besides, it’s not like they’re filling the screen with fuchsia (although I suppose I shouldn’t give people ideas). To get back on topic, despite the twinkle effect in the intro and the large horizontal bug, this is the best the Evening News has looked in a long time. For once, they beat out the other networks’ graphics. ABC could certainly use a similar upgrade. Edited August 29, 2022 by nycnewsjunkie Grammar 4 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 233 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 9 hours ago, JosiahCubed said: Our good friends over at The Other Site have the new open, and speaking of new music... CBS is bringing back the music from '87, albeit slightly remixed. They did an excellent job tweaking the 1987 theme. 4 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 151 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 51 minutes ago, Kenneth Kissel said: I want a black and gold version of this for KDKA-TV please. Please CBS. Absolutely not. Not a f’ing chance. 3 3 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3307 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 I really like the graphics. I really get a local news vibe from them. Hopefully the upcoming O&O package takes some cues from this. 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3307 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Kenneth Kissel said: I want a black and gold version of this for KDKA-TV please. Please CBS. 5 1 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briella 234 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Kenneth Kissel said: I want a black and gold version of this for KDKA-TV please. Please CBS. Pittsburgh isn’t as special as you imagine it is. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newscopter7 233 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 hours ago, 24994J said: KDKA. Is. Not. Special. I’m not a fan of the black and gold graphics but when it comes to ratings—compared to WCBS, KCBS, and WBBM—KDKA is special. 3 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsteam13 396 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 The original and first-ever CBS Evening News theme from 1987...WELCOME BACK BUDDY! Good to hear that fanfare again. Slight remixed and throwing in the 5-note CBS mnemonic at the end was a nice touch. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1283 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 This new graphics package looks incredible and blow the last one out of the water; it's not even close. The video updates in the set took my breath away too; all of this make the program look much better. Well done to everyone involved. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276850 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgiesing 46 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 How the Overnight News looks with the new look Only bit of old branding is the end of hour copyright 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjt24 313 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 6 hours ago, newscopter7 said: I’m not a fan of the black and gold graphics but when it comes to ratings—compared to WCBS, KCBS, and WBBM—KDKA is special. That's really one of the only ways they are lol. They do well in the ratings, but other than that, there isn't all that much that's special about them. 2 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 455 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 2 hours ago, bgiesing said: Only bit of old branding is the end of hour copyright Ehh they better fix that and quick Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilham P. Sadik 1 Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 14 hours ago, Geoffrey said: Big upgrade. I'm a fan of the on-screen graphics, in-studio graphics, and the new music. I'm not a huge fan of the large show bug but that seems to be everywhere now. I guess that box's size was dictated by the streaming service to fit the horizontal "CBS NEWS" logo but I wish they could have made it smaller. First of all, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Ilham, and i love remaking broadcast design (especially News design) in a free time. And speaking of CBS Evening News design, i remaking the CBS Evening News Lower Third with a smaller box size as a form of visualization of your thoughts (and my thoughts too). (*Also i added a news ticker that heavily taken from CBS News Streaming Service news ticker because why not) 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14533-cbs-evening-news/page/30/#findComment-276872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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