rkolsen 1684 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Their morning show is on the main set right now. Makes me think something’s in the works. Nows the lull in their other studio. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfomspphl 490 Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 It was a promo jingle they had from their "Baltimore's Favorite News Team" days. I loved it, always thought it was catchy. Like it when stations close out the late news with something jazzy to head into the comedy block. KNBC did it back in the 80s - KNTV had a whole late night version of its theme for the broadcast in the 90s. Not sure who else has done that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196730 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 WJZ yesterday got over $500k in equipment that required a tractor trailer and a fork lift. However it’s so complicated it will take months to complete. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country News 435 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 WJZ yesterday got over $500k in equipment that required a tractor trailer and a fork lift. However it’s so complicated it will take months to complete. "Set? Set! Set. Set? Set! Set.Set? Set! Set.Set? Set! Set." Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2422 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 WJZ yesterday got over $500k in equipment that required a tractor trailer and a fork lift. However it’s so complicated it will take months to complete. New set!!! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 "Set? Set! Set. Set? Set! Set.Set? Set! Set.Set? Set! Set." New set!!! It’s a bit early but April Fools. They received a new channel 11 antenna and transmitter. But I’ve been told that one is on the way by someone in the CBS Station Group that works in a station that’s in a market along the I-95 corridor. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2422 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 It’s a bit early but April Fools. They received a new channel 11 antenna and transmitter. But I’ve been told that one is on the way by someone in the CBS Station Group that works in a station that’s in a market along the I-95 corridor. Oh bleep Ryan! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Oh bleep Ryan! I couldn’t resist. But I have it on good authority that they will likely be getting the new standard set sometime this year. Here’s the antenna being delivered: [MEDIA=instagram]BerBskvlswv[/MEDIA] It’s beyond me why they are moving WBAL from RF 11 to RF 12 and causing them to go through the expense and hassle of replacing their entire system as the antenna is engineered solely for Channel 11operation and the transmitter can’t be retuned (and the company went out of business or was sold). Meanwhile WJZ is moving from RF 13 to RF 11. Supposedly their current equipment (antenna and transmitters) could be retuned to RF 12 but not RF 11. A whole lot of money could be saved if the FCC thought this through and used common sense. Both WBAL and WJZ need new primary and auxiliary transmitters and antennas plus all the accessories. I think WMAR is in the same position. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadStar 364 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 It’s beyond me why they are moving WBAL from RF 11 to RF 12 and causing them to go through the expense and hassle of replacing their entire system as the antenna is engineered solely for Channel 11operation and the transmitter can’t be retuned (and the company went out of business or was sold). Meanwhile WJZ is moving from RF 13 to RF 11. Supposedly their current equipment (antenna and transmitters) could be retuned to RF 12 but not RF 11. A whole lot of money could be saved if the FCC thought this through and used common sense. Both WBAL and WJZ need new primary and auxiliary transmitters and antennas plus all the accessories. I think WMAR is in the same position. I don't know anything about the Baltimore market specifically, but I'd guess it has a lot to do with where the antennas are located, their broadcast patterns, signal strength, and so on. WBAL on RF11 likely causes interference with someone else adjacent, while for one reason or another, WJZ on RF11 wouldn't. This is all a result of packing the various TV signals so close together. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 I don't know anything about the Baltimore market specifically, but I'd guess it has a lot to do with where the antennas are located, their broadcast patterns, signal strength, and so on. WBAL on RF11 likely causes interference with someone else adjacent, while for one reason or another, WJZ on RF11 wouldn't. This is all a result of packing the various TV signals so close together. They are both on the same tower and are 129 feet apart and are roughly are roughly the same height. WJZ's antenna is currently at 968 feet with a construction permit of 1,001 ft. WBAL's antenna is 981 ft and will be at 1,001 ft post repack. Also here's a style of some of WJZ's new promotions. In this one they are throwing a tad bit of shade at WBAL by saying that "they are playing games". Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMassMediaGeek 98 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 It’s a bit early but April Fools. They received a new channel 11 antenna and transmitter. But I’ve been told that one is on the way by someone in the CBS Station Group that works in a station that’s in a market along the I-95 corridor. I couldn’t resist. But I have it on good authority that they will likely be getting the new standard set sometime this year. Here’s the antenna being delivered: [MEDIA=instagram]BerBskvlswv[/MEDIA] It’s beyond me why they are moving WBAL from RF 11 to RF 12 and causing them to go through the expense and hassle of replacing their entire system as the antenna is engineered solely for Channel 11operation and the transmitter can’t be retuned (and the company went out of business or was sold). Meanwhile WJZ is moving from RF 13 to RF 11. Supposedly their current equipment (antenna and transmitters) could be retuned to RF 12 but not RF 11. A whole lot of money could be saved if the FCC thought this through and used common sense. Both WBAL and WJZ need new primary and auxiliary transmitters and antennas plus all the accessories. I think WMAR is in the same position. Antenna? Antenna? Antenna? Antenna? Antenna? Antenna? Antenna? Antenna? Antenna? Antenna?!?! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-196845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanthenewsgeek 31 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 New set!!! They’re getting it now? Are they on a temp set? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journalist 894 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 In this one they are throwing a tad bit of shade at WBAL by saying that "they are playing games". "While they are playing games, we are here playing Celebrity Big Brother and reruns of Mom." Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNews 287 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 They’re getting it now? Are they on a temp set? Umm... no. He was messing with us. Clearly you didn’t read the rest lol. They got a new antenna. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 20, 2018 Author Share Posted February 20, 2018 No but I’ve been told that a set is planned very soon. I don’t know when but it sounded like this year. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNews 287 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 No but I’ve been told that a set is planned very soon. I don’t know when but it sounded like this year. Ok. A cardboard box that lights up does not count... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3305 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 "While they are playing games, we are here playing Celebrity Big Brother and reruns of Mom." The lack of self-awareness burns. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 829 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 No but I’ve been told that a set is planned very soon. I don’t know when but it sounded like this year. What did K.C. say when they told him it was time for a new set? Also that cut of the CBS music sounds like WCCO's version? Well it's about time for WJZ to get a new look. After, 150 years of tears maybe around May we could see a new set? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Got confirmation that a new sets being built from a source up or down the 95 corridor. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3305 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Got confirmation that a new sets being built from a source up or down the 95 corridor. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNewsArchive 197 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Got confirmation that a new sets being built from a source up or down the 95 corridor. About time they catch up with their sister stations. Did your "source" say anything else about other changes coming? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id=KK6ZjKZFSN0;t=12 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 It’s going to be the CBS O&O sets they’ve launched. However I think it’s going to be to much change. Edit: It’s someone who I have mentioned before and if needed they could help from a far. I am kind of worried about this if they get the full set design. We are talking about a station that literally only has one monitor on set that most of the time shows one or two static graphics and is used to show a live shot for the past 20 years. Their newsroom liveshot likely is playing a loop of their logo direct from the TV. They are going to need to add character generators, video wall controllers, and who knows what else to make it work. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197429 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNews 287 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 It’s going to be the CBS O&O sets they’ve launched. However I think it’s going to be to much change. Edit: It’s someone who I have mentioned before and if needed they could help from a far. I am kind of worried about this if they get the full set design. We are talking about a station that literally only has one monitor on set that most of the time shows one or two static graphics and is used to show a live shot for the past 20 years. Their newsroom liveshot likely is playing a loop of their logo direct from the TV. They are going to need to add character generators, video wall controllers, and who knows what else to make it work. Well... KYW does really need it so the drastic change would be worth it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 Well... KYW does really need it so the drastic change would be worth it. Yeah. But they’ve evolved. They have some onset graphics and monitor arrays. Where as WJZ is literally stuck in the last century. There are sets just as old or older in smaller markets that have found a way to integrate monitors into their production. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Just had a heart attack thinking WJZ teased a new set. Watching the 6:30 and it started with a clip from WFOR KFMB where a flamingo jumped on the anchors head. It was a tight shot where you saw the metallic top of the desk, the coanchors and only the videowall. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/20/#findComment-197697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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