NewsGuyNE 7 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Here's a link to the video on their website: http://m.ketv.com/burlington-station/ketv-newswatch-7s-debut-in-the-burlington-station/36043642
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Here's a link to the video on their website: http://m.ketv.com/burlington-station/ketv-newswatch-7s-debut-in-the-burlington-station/36043642 I can't wait to see it. Maybe they'll upgrade it's newscasts to HD that day then this new V/O would have to be done my own version would be: "Now in High Definition, you're watching Omaha's ABC, KETV Channel 7 Omaha. Now More Complete Coverage from your Favorite Source for Local News. KETV NewsWatch 7 at 5."
NewsGuyNE 7 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 From KETV website, some pictures of "the last newscasts from the Newsplex"
NewsGuyNE 7 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Ahhh - one on Twitter of the entrance into the new sign
atlnews2 600 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Ahhh - one on Twitter of the entrance into the new sign It bothers me that the ABC logo isn't up to date
NewsGuyNE 7 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 You're going to have to explain that to me... I typically have an exceptional eye for branding and detail, short of reviewing the specifics- I can't tell. I'm kind of embarrassed asking you to point it out, especially since I just did a recent graphic search on ABC News and ABC O&O - even looked at WLS' new desk and I can't find anything other than a "flatter" look on some graphics, barley outlined in white. But I don't think that is what you mean.
NewsGuyNE 7 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I see it now after reading branding. Guess I did notice it, the "flatter" with less of a shine (less ball-like) is the "newer" version. I suppose I thought it was just a variation. Good eyes, friend.
atlnews2 600 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Yeah ABC updated their logo last year. It's very subtle http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_logo_and_on-air_look_for_abc_by_loyalkaspar.php
NewsGuyNE 7 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 The sign may be photographed funny lit- or they have one logo on their sign and another everywhere else. Here is from Twitter Am I wrong or is the above the new version and the sign the old?
atlnews2 600 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 You're correct. The twitter photo has the up to date ABC logo, while the sign outside their new building has the old ABC logo. Interesting. Maybe they thought that the old logo would look better in terms of signage and lighting than the new logo.
aandersen93 6 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I'd imagine they're planning on making the move for sweeps. It's amazing what they did to the building based on the pictures in the linked thread. Edit: I am watching their 9PM newscast on line and it appears they are stretching a 4:3 image to file a 16:9 frame. Is this standard or an error online? They do it on regular 7.2 also. I have to set the TV to 4:3 for it to look better.
NewsGuyNE 7 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 You're correct. The twitter photo has the up to date ABC logo, while the sign outside their new building has the old ABC logo. Interesting. Maybe they thought that the old logo would look better in terms of signage and lighting than the new logo. Mobile app, website etc... all seem to be new. Maybe you're correct on their intentions with the sign - or, maybe they were like: "I hope nobody notices" and then you and your eagle eye come along... Ha!
aandersen93 6 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 Every transition to commercial tonight at 10 has featured various images from the newsplex over the years as a send off to the current station.
aandersen93 6 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 10 PM just wrapped, one more newscast from the newsplex in the morning and that's it. Starting at 5 its all new.
aandersen93 6 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I'm curious to see how the Burlington Station incorporates the history of the trains into it like Gray did when they gave KNOP/KNPL a new studio earlier this year. They made sure to use wood and images to give it a railroad town feel but also modern.
rkolsen 1697 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I think the old logo would look better lit up and that's why they chose it. The old one they could easily light up the edges and make the shape out while the new one would have have the abc and bottom lit up.
NewsGuyNE 7 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I'm curious to see how the Burlington Station incorporates the history of the trains into it like Gray did when they gave KNOP/KNPL a new studio earlier this year. They made sure to use wood and images to give it a railroad town feel but also modern. They say subway tiles on the newsroom walls. Exposed brick and industrial flare with dark flooring. Some natural light, prob heavy blues and grays I'd imagine mostly continuous LED flat panel displays and minimal furniture, circle stand-up desk. Really going to be cool for special coverage like weather, traffic, elections, etc... I think they wanted the newsroom to be "right there" so I'd imagine shots of the working newsroom are not completely done. Guess we'll see tomorrow.
atlnews2 600 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 they've posted before and after photos of the building on their website http://www.ketv.com/news/burlington-station/the-before-and-after-photos-of-7-burlington-station/36085214
rkolsen 1697 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I like the monitor wall and not crazy about the weather centre.
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I like the monitor wall and not crazy about the weather centre. The Weather Center look ok but not impressed.
NewsGuyNE 7 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 The thing with the Hearst diamond graphic package and colors is that when used with seamless LED panels, it is so "together" it's almost like they're using a green screen. Initial thoughts; height of Ramby dwarfs the Weather Center. I love the studio- needs the structure of a news desk, sunk- in perhaps- rectangular with more use of LED and brick. Beauty of LED panels: make them display more brick or "surface" to break-up the awful Hearst diamond patterns lol
NewsGuyNE 7 Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 New set looks okay. For spending $22 million to refurbish such a jewel to the extent they did, the budget for a studio should have been more proportional to the investment. Sort of like remodeling a beautiful home and spending lots of money doing so ...everything done right and high-end- but in the kitchen, although you have stone counters and wood cabinets and the latest appliances, it was all sort of standard with no real wow factor. My point: you just spent all this money on the house. Why skimp on the room used most and is the biggest and most appealing part of its soul? Would be incredible for most small markets. Would be good enough for most large markets. But KETV and reputation deserve a distinction I just don't completely see yet. Maybe I'll see more as they use it more.
rkolsen 1697 Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Did they atheist make the HD switch? The live stream is iffy. Edit: autocorrect decided to turn at least into atheist. Thought it was funny enough to keep it in place.
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