24994J 5276 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 [MEDIA=instagram]BUM2Xzxh2Xd[/MEDIA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Interesting logo. I was expecting it to be probably an exact copy of their 80s logo, but it still looks inspired by it and overall looks quite retro if you ask me. And nice, a clean mic flag! The current ones were starting to look really beaten up. I'm surprised that the graphics don't seem to be changing for now. I would have thought this picture that alex979 posted a few pages back would have indicated that there would be. Maybe it's just the on-screen news graphics that'll change. As mentioned on the previous page, the logo bug is all that needed to be changed, and I'll be happy if that's different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3066 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 [MEDIA=instagram]BUM2Xzxh2Xd[/MEDIA] Basically the same layout and colors as the old mic flag, but with NEWS replacing CHICAGO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED2 144 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 The openers/animations look kind of awkward with the new logo. All the angles line up with the fat W in the current WGN[9] logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2878 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 The Korolev/Proxima Nova pairing is...really interesting. And then there's whatever is in those promo endboards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 The openers/animations look kind of awkward with the new logo. All the angles line up with the fat W in the current WGN[9] logo. I think they're eventually going to change them, probably to something similar to the new promo endboard for Crime Watch Daily that they showed today, and to match with the new on-screen graphics that are likely coming (I doubt they'd scrap that at the last minute, unless they still need to be worked on and aren't completely finalized yet, which is what I think is the reason why it looks like they're still using the angled graphics for openers), because the on-screen graphics like the logo bug used up until the Midday News today are also meant to match the angled animations. EDIT: I just watched their ad for the "Daytime Drama Block" when they segue between shows, and it looks like they're making use of both angles and diamonds this time. It looks really funky and quite cool if you ask me. I actually think the angles might work for their news openers as well, but maybe with a few slight tweaks and changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newscenter5WCVB 29 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 As mentioned on the previous page, the logo bug is all that needed to be changed, and I'll be happy if that's different. Then I think someone will be happy at 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED2 144 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I think they're eventually going to change them, probably to something similar to the new promo endboard for Crime Watch Daily that they showed today, and to match with the new on-screen graphics that are likely coming (I doubt they'd scrap that at the last minute, unless they still need to be worked on and aren't completely finalized yet, which is what I think is the reason why it looks like they're still using the angled graphics for openers), because the on-screen graphics like the logo bug used up until the Midday News today are also meant to match the angled animations. EDIT: I just watched their ad for the "Daytime Drama Block" when they segue between shows, and it looks like they're making use of both angles and diamonds this time. It looks really funky and quite cool if you ask me. I actually think the angles might work for their news openers as well, but maybe with a few slight tweaks and changes. The angles and diamonds promos were in use back in September when WGN and CW split up. Though this was the only instance that I saw of it on air until the new logo came along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 They need to do another one of those morning show primetime specials before the new ownership comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 So, someone at the station posted a longer time lapse of construction showing the set as late as about 90% completion. I'm not going to post it, because the link to it is technically private, but I will admit that there are SOME (but not many) cues taken from that demo we've seen before, like the desk shape and a wall with the street map. The desk does have a circular glass top on the end, like the current one, but it's on a removable desk extension, so someone can sit on a higher stool or stand there. Unrelated to the posting I saw... https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1440760409278456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Wow, so that overall design was rejected but they liked enough elements from it to bring it into the final design. Interesting, can't wait to see it! On the subject of primetime Morning News specials, I agree, they should make that like a yearly thing (if the new big bosses allow it over their own pro-Republican/Trump documentaries instead). And also have a weekly "best of" show, there's so much material they can pick from over the last 20 years and make it a two hour show every Friday or Saturday night, something to change up the schedule from the standard Two and a Half Men/Last Man Standing reruns every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 WOW, I think it looks great! On-screen graphics WAY better than previous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 611 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Yep, new lower thirds. Same opener style, same music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1293 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 That desk is huge and nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Interesting that they're using a resigned version of CLTV's L3's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 920 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3066 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 That's a really nice set! Nice graphics, to boot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1293 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Anyone hearing the curse word going to air during Patrick Elwood's live report? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 818 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Anyone hearing the curse word going to air during Patrick Elwood's live report? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Not thrilled with Din font usage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 33 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Yes. That would only happen to WGN as they debut the new set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNews 285 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Here is the Breaking news intro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago's Very Own 104 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 That would only happen to WGN as they debut the new set. Exactly! I'm so glad I recorded that! Two minutes into their big premier and a liveshot gets ruined by people screaming and swearing at their reporter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newscenter5WCVB 29 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2worksforyou 35 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 The desk area looks a lot like their set prior to 1993. Trying to find Youtube videos to show the similarities. Not too exciting IMO. Also, what's with nearly every Chicago station using some sort of video screen wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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