Big Country News 435 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I haven't seen anything here on WJZ dropping it's musical mess-up, but the NMSA shows that WJZ dropped the package for The CBS Enforcer. Any official word on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rah6448 21 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Not sure... Was combing the video section on CBSBaltimore.com, and the only news segment I could find with music was a Friday afternoon "@ Your Desk", but that still had "Chrome Cues". All other stories that seemed like A-Blockers were very well trimmed, so I couldn't pick anything out from there. Maybe someone uploaded an open to YouTube, could check there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 423 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Nothing yet on you tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 423 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/show/cbs-baltimore-live-video/ Watching the live feed at 6:30 AM and no they have not dropped Chroma Cues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hopefully they will now get rid of their horrible studio and graphics too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
news89 467 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Oh they better not. Update set and graphics is ok with me, but don't mess with Chroma Cues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bammy9 26 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 In some capacity, 'JZ uses Enforcer, but only for those sponsor bumpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3467 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The same can be said with the use of the Group W font.....WJZ and KPIX are the only former Westinghouse TV stations still using it. As hideous as their on air look is these days, it's reached that point where a change could inflict the backlash much like when WPVI dared to introduce a localized "MCTYW". The graphics and the set could use a refresh, but the "Anklepants" and Chroma Cues are destined to be around forever at this point.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1678 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The same can be said with the use of the Group W font.....WJZ and KPIX are the only former Westinghouse TV stations still using it. As hideous as their on air look is these days, it's reached that point where a change could inflict the backlash much like when WPVI dared to introduce a localized "MCTYW". The graphics and the set could use a refresh, but the "Anklepants" and Chroma Cues are destined to be around forever at this point.... Anklepants? I've always wondered was WPVI really bombarded with complaints when they updated MCTYW or was it something that grew bigger in folk lore? During the morning shows the top of the hour theme isn't chroma cues but the use elements in the show. Here's the opening for the morning show: [yt]oYZeB8EF76Q[/yt] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1678 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I can't edit my post. I wasn't thinking clearly with the morning show comment. There are elements of chroma cues and something else that makes it sound like a mish mash to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterlingNorth 33 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Haven't seen anything to suggest WJZ has changed anything, but they do have live streams, so I will try to check out tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 423 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I give WJZ credit for sticking with Chroma Cues and their look. Now granted, it actually (At least with the opens) a lot better because of the great film work they do use in and around Baltimore, but its uniquely Baltimore. Its not like other stations that use stock movies or images, but it makes WJZ unique to the viewer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3467 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 "Anklepants" is the free truetype variant of the distinctive Group W font that still lives on through WJZ's "13" and KPIX's "5" KDKA and KYW were heavy users as well with their channel number, call letters and branding, but the "CBS Mandate" brought those days to an end.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastchance79905 1 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Just caught WJZ news at 4. The news of Chroma Cues' demise in Charm City has been exaggerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3467 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 "Chroma Cues" had an impressive run at WTVC Chattanooga...from the mid 90s to 2009. They dumped it for an Aircast package which lasted into their 2nd "Sinclair-i-zation". Runner up in Chattanooga is the old MG look at WDEF....but that's Morris being cheap... As for WJZ.....I agree with the others that the demise of Chroma Cues has been greatly exaggerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 802 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hopefully they will now get rid of their horrible studio and graphics too. Let hope so, and I agree with you-SMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
news89 467 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I'm watching WJZ right now online. I feel better that "Chroma Cues" is still alive and well. The live stream has the local commercials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 423 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Video of elements from WJZ's morning show. Also my first usage of Bandicam.com Hopefully if you want more, I can def. do some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronQ 259 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Video of elements from WJZ's morning show. Also my first usage of Bandicam.com Hopefully if you want more, I can def. do some more. Video is private.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 423 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Should be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channel2 869 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 That sax version of Chroma Cues they use in their opens is rancidly awful and I don't know why it hasn't been replaced with another update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1488 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I wanted to see how much Helvetica can be stretched in Photoshop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1678 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I wanted to see how much Helvetica can be stretched in Photoshop... The past few years they've been in second. The only shows that get #1 in the demo are the 6AM (or was it 5AM) and noon newscasts. Also what was with the radio DJ making chicken - I have to ask because it seems like something they'd air. At times I think the current version of Chroma Cues is like nails on a chalkboard especially when you have a headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4167 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 As long as KC Robertson remains at WJZ, this hot mess will remain. I assume he has a lifetime contract with CBS? Did you know that the newscasts are officially titled "WJZ 13 Eyewitness News" and have been this whole time? Could've fooled me! Also what was with the radio DJ making chicken - I have to ask because it seems like something they'd air. I thought he was referring to Pat Garrett, WJZ's main VO. I legitimately feel sorry for him because of the mush he has to read for the newscast opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4167 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 "Anklepants" is the free truetype variant of the distinctive Group W font that still lives on through WJZ's "13" and KPIX's "5" Anklepants is an insult to the proprietary Group W typeface. It's like comparing Arial to Helvetica. Only WOWO 1190, KDKA 1020, KYW 1060 and KPIX 5 use the font as intended. 1010 WINS and It's WJZ use modified or retraced renderings of the typeface. KPIX also used a heavily modified rendering of the "5" until they dropped the EWN name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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