24994J 5586 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Many have speculated about it, Weeters has hinted at it, and some of us have dreaded it, but it looks like the KABC graphics package from 2015 just might be coming to all of the ABC-owned stations. Earlier I noticed an updated header on the 8 stations' websites. It's currently only seen in the mobile-friendly layout's condensed form (and yes, that is the wrong WLS logo)... There are several versions, all some combination of blue shades, including exact matches for the 3 stations already using the look... KABC... KGO... KFSN... The other non-California stations are as follows, most with a familiar color palette compared to their current looks... WABC... WLS... WPVI... KTRK... WTVD... The flagship's current look is a little more than a year old, but was generally panned, WLS will soon debut updated talent opens (graphics unknown), WPVI's package is more than 6 years old, and their set may be seeing some renovations, KTRK debuted new graphics in April of 2015, and WTVD's graphics are due for an update. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthesea 292 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I think that WPVI's graphics will change, but the music and the everyday people footage will remain. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-173973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1956 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Awwwl Shit! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-173974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1284 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Oh woooow. But hey... at least WPVI will finally have a fresh new graphics package... yaaaaay. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-173979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1302 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 About time that ABC standardizes its O&Os. Let's hope that it's not as botched as KFSN. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-173990 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 292 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Well, now don't get all excited- for all we know, they're just trying to standardize the apps. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3307 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Well, it was fun while it lasted. Standardization sucks. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5586 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 Well, now don't get all excited- for all we know, they're just trying to standardize the apps. That is entirely possible, but I'm going to assume "the worst". (Full disclosure, I like the package a lot. I just have reservations as to how it'd implemented across the board, and think it's just bit too minimalist for how some of the W stations present their product.) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 413 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 That is entirely possible, but I'm going to assume "the worst". (Full disclosure, I like the package a lot. I just have reservations as to how it'd implemented across the board, and think it's just bit too minimalist for how some of the W stations present their product.) Anything is a welcome upgrade to both WABC's and WPVI's looks at this point. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSSZNews 1052 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Well, now don't get all excited- for all we know, they're just trying to standardize the apps. This. ABC can (and should!) standardize the apps and IIRC they have been somewhat for some time. Apps and on-air GFX are very very different realms. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 It's about time Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1939 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I don't think the graphics standardization I heard a rumor about is ready... YET. this is probably just app standardization like has been suggested. The KFSN implementation wouldn't have been done in-house if they were serious about standardizing right now. Standardization usually involves more tha just standardizing the look, but the hardware as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1566 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 This would actually be something to applaud. Sure, standardization, boo-hoo etc. etc., but once we get that our of system, let's remember that the KABC/KGO graphics are great. It would easily be the best network O&O look, especially if they get the hardware in line to get the full look in all its Viz dynamism glory. And it's not like they're going to drop Move Closer to Your World with people shoving platters of food at your face on WPVI. I would imagine they would tinker the look for each station, just as they've already done with KABC and KGO. And in my subjective opinion, I don't think any of those east coast looks have been all that good in recent years anyway. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1115 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 This would actually be something to applaud. Sure, standardization, boo-hoo etc. etc., but once we get that our of system, let's remember that the KABC/KGO graphics are great. It would easily be the best network O&O look, especially if they get the hardware in line to get the full look in all its Viz dyanism glory. And it's not like they're going to drop Move Closer to Your World with people shoving platters of food at your face on WPVI. I would imagine they would tinker the look for each station, just as they've already done with KABC and KGO. And in my subjective opinion, I don't think any of those east coast looks have been all that good in recent years anyway. My thoughts exactly. ABC HAS DONE STANDARDIZED LOOKS. They broke away from it in the mid-90s but still had a house style (and a hub!) until the early 2000s. This would just be a return to that. And if it makes WPVI rein in their style a bit... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 924 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I honestly don't mind standardization... All 4 major networks only own around a dozen stations or so -- so standardization should be easy to do.. it's the sets and slogans that they can make individualized to help set them apart... Just my 2 pennies worth Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174115 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1115 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I'll add that I am fully expecting WPVI to pick this package up. I was thinking this before these rumors started, though - their promos have been distinctively flat as opposed to the over-the-top CG of the current graphics. The KABC look fits that to a T. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1465 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Bring it on. KTRK's graphics are awful, the subdued tone of KABC/KGO graphics are welcome. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5586 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 I lean on the side of not wanting this because my market actually already has a good package. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 944 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I lean on the side of not wanting this because my market actually already has a good package. By far the best in the group... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3307 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I lean on the side of not wanting this because my market actually already has a good package. Ditto. It still looks new. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I would hope that they will wait a few years (at most), get every O&O on the same setup and then launch a standardized look. This way, they can start with a brand new graphics package that is fresh and has some input from all of the stations. Even though the KABC look is nice, it's a couple years old, and the minimalist look may not work for every station/market. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1302 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Bring it on. KTRK's graphics are awful, the subdued tone of KABC/KGO graphics are welcome. Ehh, KTRK's graphics aren't that bad, IMO. It's WABC and WPVI that have the worst graphics in the group. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 924 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Ehh, KTRK's graphics aren't that bad, IMO. It's WABC and WPVI that have the worst graphics in the group. WTVD isn't that far behind those two either... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTim 24 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'm just going to put this to bed right now. We're not standardizing our graphic looks. The reason we (KFSN) took KABC's look is because we liked it and it was already made. KGO taking the same look made the decision easier. Us three west coast stations have always, in some way, shared looks/assets. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrknowitall526 115 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I'm just going to put this to bed right now. We're not standardizing our graphic looks. The reason we (KFSN) took KABC's look is because we liked it and it was already made. KGO taking the same look made the decision easier. Us three west coast stations have always, in some way, shared looks/assets. Well, either way, WPVI is really due for some new graphics! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15701-abc-oos-finally-standardizing/#findComment-174706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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