PTVNews 196 Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 KOIN is about to debut a new set, and some signs point towards new graphics as well, but I'm not sure. They've been using a new look in topical promos and sponsor billboards. Does this look like a current Nexstar package or something new? I feel like I've seen this before, but maybe not. It's a flat design, boxy, blue/teal and gray with a bit of yellow accent. Thanks in advance. 1
TSSZNews 1052 Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 Looks a little like it's trying to be WISH, but flatter.
NEOMatrix 1307 Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 I wouldn't be disappointed if KOIN got the standard-issue CBS graphics. However, these topicals do look worthy of a bigger market such as Portland, so kudos to Nexstar. 1
Georgie56 3326 Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) That looks like a flipped WCCO logo. Edited September 4, 2019 by Georgie56 1
Info Junkie 1286 Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 Do we know when it’ll be up and running?
Casey Buck 35 Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) I've noticed that the CBS eye is more prominent than before; they've only started using it a few years ago. Portland tends to use call-letter branding rather than network branding for their stations, except for KPTV. Edited September 4, 2019 by Casey Buck 1
Jess 1116 Posted September 6, 2019 Posted September 6, 2019 They went live today. Looks like a Nexstar-esque set but these graphics definitely look different from the normal stuff. It actually gives off the vibe of the pre-standardization WBZ look. I like.
jbnews 345 Posted September 6, 2019 Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) Here's the story. MY GOD. This is NICE... https://www.koin.com/oregon-2/koin-6-debuts-new-studio-set/ Never thought Nexstar could come up with something this good. Edited September 6, 2019 by jbnews
PTVNews 196 Posted September 6, 2019 Author Posted September 6, 2019 They debuted at noon today. Anyone recognize the music? Overall fairly nice. I like the set better than the graphics, but I'd say the graphics are fresher and better than their old look. I like the design but the accent colors ruin it. Too much red and ugly shade of yellow, especially in the weather graphics. The open is nice, but I don't like how it quickly shows the title slate and then goes to the slogan. Wish it stayed put. I do like how the transitions animate and how the lower thirds look. Kinda similar to their old look. They expand or collapse their length based on the amount of text. The ticker is way too big though. It's almost the same size as the main super line. Interestingly, it seems like the live bug is just like their old version.
Ntropolis 599 Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 The graphics/animations themselves look pretty good for Nexstar. Probably one of the better packages they've put out lately. But that color scheme is gross and looks like a PowerPoint 2007 template. Those two shades of blue do NOT work together.
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 2 hours ago, PTVNews said: They debuted at noon today. Anyone recognize the music? Overall fairly nice. I like the set better than the graphics, but I'd say the graphics are fresher and better than their old look. I like the design but the accent colors ruin it. Too much red and ugly shade of yellow, especially in the weather graphics. The open is nice, but I don't like how it quickly shows the title slate and then goes to the slogan. Wish it stayed put. I do like how the transitions animate and how the lower thirds look. Kinda similar to their old look. They expand or collapse their length based on the amount of text. The ticker is way too big though. It's almost the same size as the main super line. Interestingly, it seems like the live bug is just like their old version. Nothing against the standard Nexstar CBS affiliates graphics package but it's nice to see that a large market station like KOIN will have something that is somewhat still unique in comparison.
susquvalleywgal 521 Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 2 hours ago, PTVNews said: They debuted at noon today. Anyone recognize the music? Overall fairly nice. I like the set better than the graphics, but I'd say the graphics are fresher and better than their old look. I like the design but the accent colors ruin it. Too much red and ugly shade of yellow, especially in the weather graphics. The open is nice, but I don't like how it quickly shows the title slate and then goes to the slogan. Wish it stayed put. I do like how the transitions animate and how the lower thirds look. Kinda similar to their old look. They expand or collapse their length based on the amount of text. The ticker is way too big though. It's almost the same size as the main super line. Interestingly, it seems like the live bug is just like their old version. Very nice set. One complaint … Something needs done with the time. Bleeds into the logo. I'm sure they will address that. -- Matt
ttvn2000 320 Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 I want to like this - as it is definitely “on trend” in terms of a flat design. But - the open is sloppy and clearly inspired by TEGNA. (Diagonal stripe pattern is an obvious similarity.). I do like the transitions and wipe/masking effects. The set is a nice variation of what we’ve seen in recent Nexstar sets - similar to WISH but with an overall “darker” palette and varying textures. Plus, unique features like the bridge cables and street patterns really bring a “local” flavor. In this age of consolidation, I appreciate Nexstar’s approach to individual station branding and identity. (Which is obviously a remnant from Media General and Lin.) I wish TEGNA, Scripps and Sinclair would take a similar approach, It’s standardization without being too cookie cutter - offering options for individuality amid a slate of consistent design elements. 2
Info Junkie 1286 Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 Nexstar needs THIS for its stations! 3
ABC 7 Denver 1729 Posted September 7, 2019 Posted September 7, 2019 8 hours ago, CircleSeven said: That sounds like Locals Only. Def Locals Only.
TSSZNews 1052 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) A real shame KOIN dropped The Unexpected—they commissioned some really nice updates to that package. That aside, I’m not as thrilled with the graphics as others here, but it works well as a non-network branded package, much like the “ABC” Nexstar package. Edited September 8, 2019 by TSSZNews 1
Journalist 894 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 On 9/6/2019 at 10:47 PM, ttvn2000 said: I want to like this - as it is definitely “on trend” in terms of a flat design. Move over, | | | | | | | | | s, > > > > > > > > > is the new trendy thing in town. 5 1
ProButtonPusher 230 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 7 hours ago, Journalist said: Move over, | | | | | | | | | s, > > > > > > > > > is the new trendy thing in town. And since design trends are cyclical, I imagine we will soon start to see things like [ FIRST IN HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE ] [ PRESENTED IN UP-CONVERTED DIGITAL 4K ] 3 2
tyrannical bastard 4036 Posted September 8, 2019 Posted September 8, 2019 On 9/4/2019 at 4:58 AM, TSSZNews said: Looks a little like it's trying to be WISH, but flatter. It's almost like the current WKBN package in shape, without all of the 3D stuff in the background, but with more thought out fonts to it. 1
TennTV1983 807 Posted September 19, 2019 Posted September 19, 2019 WJHL has started using the KOIN package as of Tuesday.
ttvn2000 320 Posted September 19, 2019 Posted September 19, 2019 4 minutes ago, TennTV1983 said: WJHL has started using the KOIN package as of Tuesday. And they couldn't ditch that gawd-awful "11" ?!?! 1 1
groupwfan 97 Posted September 19, 2019 Posted September 19, 2019 2 hours ago, ttvn2000 said: And they couldn't ditch that gawd-awful "11" ?!?! I'd wish 'JHL would just take 'NCN's lead and honor the Network/Channel branding... 2
Guest Posted August 8, 2020 Posted August 8, 2020 As mentioned on the Discord, WFLA is set to get these graphics soon, exactly what date is not yet known. I can confirm WKRN will also be getting these graphics, a blue/red variant, by October 1 and possibly new music as well.
JohnnyNews 119 Posted August 8, 2020 Posted August 8, 2020 WFLA gets them a day after my birthday August 10th. Next Monday and I heard Lehigh Spann day on one of the newscasts that “ we’re almost done with upgrades in the weather graphics technology”
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