TennTV1983 804 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Now if only we could ask CBS to finally join the 16x9 party in terms of lower thirds. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I'm not sure that's Gotham, I think it's Proxima Nova. I'm not sure about either, they look pretty similar. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rah6448 21 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I'm wondering what the new open will sound and look like and what they will say? Maybe... "LIVE from WJZ Studios on TV Hill, this is WJZ TV News This morning". Live from the WJZ Studios on TV Hill, this is WJZ TV News at noon". So on and so on... I hope I don't hear in your neighborhood, in your community. You called the "TV Hill" part, and I'm glad that WJZ included that in the VO; 'JZ tying the entity of their historic home is a neat idea for local identity! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 On September 20 they’ll extend their morning newscast to 4:30. http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/tv/z-on-tv-blog/bs-fe-zontv-wjz-new-anchorwoman-20180808-story.html Did you read the article? It said August 20. They're going 4:30 one week from Monday. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journalist 894 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I'm not sure that's Gotham, I think it's Proxima Nova. I'm not sure about either, they look pretty similar. No, it's Gotham. The tittle is rounded in Proxima Nova. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnews2 591 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 what is the name of the production music WJZ uses anyway ? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 what is the name of the production music WJZ uses anyway ? “Like Fireflies”. It’s on the NMSA. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNews 287 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Or is metropolis? Or even... homepagebauksten Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 They had a sparkling cider (crappy champagne substitute) to celebrate their new set. There was orange juice as well I assume to make non alcoholic mimosas. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Now if only we could ask CBS to finally join the 16x9 party in terms of lower thirds. Do any of the Baltimore Cable Systems that carry WJZ show the SD feed in centercut 4x3? If that's the case, for anyone in mourning of the stretched Helvetica, just take that picture and stretch it to the full 16x9 aspect and.....voila! The text is stretched again along with the rest of the picture. Time will tell if people are going nuts much like when WPVI "tried" to use a new version of MCTYW..... Overall from what I've seen, I think it's a nice upgrade and leaving the logo and the music the way it is kind of keeps a little of the WJZ flavor that's existed for the past 20 or so years..... If it ain't broke... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Do any of the Baltimore Cable Systems that carry WJZ show the SD feed in centercut 4x3? If that's the case, for anyone in mourning of the stretched Helvetica, just take that picture and stretch it to the full 16x9 aspect and.....voila! The text is stretched again along with the rest of the picture. Time will tell if people are going nuts much like when WPVI "tried" to use a new version of MCTYW..... Overall from what I've seen, I think it's a nice upgrade and leaving the logo and the music the way it is kind of keeps a little of the WJZ flavor that's existed for the past 20 or so years..... If it ain't broke... I haven't checked today. But for the most part their feed is center cut save for CBS This Morning and sports. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Forgot to post this. Here's a link to a montage of the new set and graphics from today's noon newscast. It is currently being uploaded. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBAL 93 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Here's my analysis of today's noon newscast via facebook: 1. Chroma Cues JUST DOESN'T FIT ANYMORE!!!!! 2. The CBS Mandate with "Like Fireflies" definitely fits with the broadcast. Very much fits. 3. We didn't get to see much in terms of the weather with temperatures and stuff. Glad we finally have a 7-day forecast over a 5 day forecast. 4. "Live from Television Hill", WELL PLAYED!!! and the first shot of the Candelabra Tower is OUTSTANDING!!!!! 5. I talked to a friend who works in WJZ marketing, she said the doppler radar that has been ordered did not arrive yet. They bought it from KFOR NBC-4 in Oklahoma which will double as their snow/severe weather radar but that will probably be installed right before December. 6. Watched a live run through on facebook with Rick Ritter and Jessica Kartalija. She did really good with it. Very nice feeling of the set, very homely, VERY LARGE. 7. The producers say that the temp set is NOT BEING TORN DOWN, it is actually being converted into where the morning show will be held and also will act as a newsroom of sorts. 8. The memory wall is very good with all the former anchors and personnel that were there. Really does bring out the memories. 9. The backboards of Baltimore are IN FACT LIVE because of this... they have to wear solid colors. 10. Front screen on the desk will have different things if there is breaking news (flashes red) and also will show the top headline as well. 11. According to Jessica K., 25% of the set is still NOT FUNCTIONAL yet as they are still having trouble going to full 1080/1440p. Should be ready by the end of next week. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
news89 468 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 That interview area holds alot of historical items from TV hill. At least they kept items unlike WBBM when they were trying to find items. I noticed pictures of Al Sanders, Jerry Turner and others. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Their live video was on FB earlier. Notice the WJZ bug was smaller on this video. On-air, the bug is bigger, it had the time and temp and the WJZ.com and its social stuff. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 Notice the WJZ bug was smaller on this video. On-air, the bug is bigger, it had the time and temp and the WJZ.com and its social stuff. Probably just me but I’d prefer it if the time was below the bug that way it would have a background most of the time. With the rotating web/social media bug below it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsanchor26 107 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Wow. It's about time. They've brought traffic out of that ugly closet and onto the set Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNewsArchive 197 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Here's the 4pm open with some hiccups. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlasYuDKvOE Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 And they're doing a piece on their new set on their 4pm. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Info Junkie 1286 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Yayyyyy!!!! WJZ is FINALLY using CBS graphics! I’d say the same for WNEM - they were Meredith’s most primitive-looking station until they got similar graphics in June. It appears that 2018, in my opinion, is the year that many TV stations have upped their graphical imaging. However, I do hope they debut Enforcer soon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexTVandRadio 418 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikePulse 318 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 2. The CBS Mandate with "Like Fireflies" definitely fits with the broadcast. Very much fits. Well...he’s not wrong. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bixpchiphead 105 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Forgot to post this. Here's a link to a montage of the new set and graphics from today's noon newscast. It is currently being uploaded. I love the nod to the past opens with the candelabra tower..... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBAL 93 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Run at 0:21 - Did I just hear an ECHO before he even talked???? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBAL 93 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Yayyyyy!!!! WJZ is FINALLY using CBS graphics! I’d say the same for WNEM - they were Meredith’s most primitive-looking station until they got similar graphics in June. It appears that 2018, in my opinion, is the year that many TV stations have upped their graphical imaging. However, I do hope they debut Enforcer soon. I hate to say it, I don't think they're going with the CBS enforcer... WJZ has always had long greater autonomy over their station by staying more in-house, localized than that of current CBS O&O stations... Chroma Cues really doesn't fit the mold anymore. I listened to the Like Fireflies song, it's pretty catchy to be fair. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16007-wjz-drops-eyewitness-news-slowly-rebrands-new-logo-roll-out-and-new-set/page/36/#findComment-210245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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