Jase 1047 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 woah the set is LIT AF! Very poorly imo. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 That OTS sucks ass. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 It's like they didn't even try. Also, please hope we can get a new look for WGN Sports...though if we don't, I guess it'll roll out with hockey season. The current look is way long in the tooth. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Alright, I'm done. Set is okay, but huge step up for them. There is a lot of things they need to work on. Seems like WFLD is the only one that knows how to do the video wall well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 1. Kill that OTS with fire. 2. Don't wear jackets that make you blend in with the set. [ATTACH=full]4016[/ATTACH] Ladies and gentlemen, Harry Caray here and welcome to camoflauge day at the ole number 9..where if you blend in with the set, you get two tickets to a future Cubbies game. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Overall, I'm split on the graphics, some things I'll miss, some things I'm glad are gone. The set, though, I'm really liking. Yes, it's not perfect, but it's better than the old one, and I'm certain there will be tweaks made along the way. In recent years, 7 made adjustments, so did channel 5. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Russell 25 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 The graphics look awful. The set looks okay WFLD wins tough Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Ladies and gentlemen, Harry Caray here and welcome to camoflauge day at the ole number 9..where if you blend in with the set, you get two tickets to a future Cubbies game. "The rookie sports anchor's name is Jarrett Payton. What would Payton be backwards, Steve...Notyap? I sometimes wish you would Notyap so much, Stonie. Where's my beer?" Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Wasn't this background with the CGI spinning Earths and arrows used before the 2014 graphics? Either they're using it again (temporarily or otherwise), or Skilling just likes it and they let him use it again. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED2 144 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 The new set has a similar structure to KTLA's new set: - Glass desk w/ curved video screen and round piece on screen right - Video wall with 2 giant video screens on either side Also their new graphics (lower thirds mainly) are similar to KTLA in terms of layout (NAME OF PERSON The person's title) [MEDIA=imgur]a/V4eb0[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174412 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo 354 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 It looks dated, to me at least. Like something from the late 1990s/early 2000s. Surprised so many folks here like it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightJunkie 55 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 On the virtual tour page, they have one of the old set. If you take a look around and look close in detail, you can really see how beaten to hell it was. (riser trim peeling up or missing, all the hideous carpet spots on the interview set, etc) http://wgntv.com/2017/05/16/take-a-3d-tour-of-our-new-virtual-set/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174416 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED2 144 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 It looks dated, to me at least. Like something from the late 1990s/early 2000s. Surprised so many folks here like it. I think the set layout is fine, but it's how either the set is lit or how the cameras are painted (color adjustments on the cameras) make the set look very dull. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProButtonPusher 230 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I think the set layout is fine, but it's how either the set is lit or how the cameras are painted (color adjustments on the cameras) make the set look very dull. They've recently started using 5600k temperature lights on news sets, because it makes it easier to color balance monitors -- but doesn't give the warmth 3200k lighting gets. I don't have inside knowledge, but that's the feeling I'm getting here. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 [ATTACH=full]4014[/ATTACH] Kind of looks like something ol' WJW might use. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 This set is much better than the one it replaces. However, I almost thought the set had an early 2000s vibe to it. Graphics-wise, it's better than the Fox pack so I guess it's OK. Looks ready for its new Sinclair overlords. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Who does their boxed 9 better? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Who does their boxed 9 better? [ATTACH=full]4017[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]4018[/ATTACH] KAUZ's DIN box-6 is also definitely in the running. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EHTVnews 21 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Who does their boxed 9 better? [ATTACH=full]4017[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]4018[/ATTACH] Looking at it now, it reminds from the box 6 XETV had when it was a Fox affiliate. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson1 27 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 The set looks a *lot* like KTLA's newest set, just with a little bit of that Chicago grunge loft feel and maybe a little larger. I see some WPIX in the area behind the anchor desk. Not much, but some... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journalist 894 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Who does their boxed 9 better? [ATTACH=full]4017[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]4018[/ATTACH] WGN inverted the colours, that's a big no no. Automatic disqualification. By default, the former. The serif-styled 9 looks badass too. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Okay, things are starting to get confusing. Mark and Micah at 5, 6, 9 & 10pm Ben and Lourdes at 4pm Steve and Dina at midday Larry and Robin at 6am Dan and TBD at 4am I joked about an X-rated 1am newscast with Eddie and Jobo And now at 3am... https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10154566521567283 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Really, the logo looks better when it's all white and the 9 isn't filled... [MEDIA=vimeo]217899420[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Really, the logo looks better when it's all white and the 9 isn't filled... [MEDIA=vimeo]217899420[/MEDIA] Those are some noice IDs. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Severe weather coverage on the first night with the new set. Nice use of the video wall. [MEDIA=imgur]a/PIRtV[/MEDIA] [MEDIA=imgur]a/KWzzV[/MEDIA] [MEDIA=imgur]a/9dHKf[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15694-new-wgn-set/page/8/#findComment-174445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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