Guest Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, JohnnyNews said: VIA FACEBOOK. Here’s a test weather graphic that was posted on Facebook, I don’t think this is the final since the typeface Isn’t changed yet. That looks very similar to what WKRN might be getting color-scheme wise. On 7/19/2020 at 5:45 PM, ABC 7 Denver said: Also, WKRN isn't using this package. October 1. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNews 119 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, KentBrockman said: That looks very similar to what WKRN might be getting color-scheme wise. October 1. Why is WKRN switching graphics packages? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNews 119 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, KentBrockman said: That looks very similar to what WKRN might be getting color-scheme wise. October 1. Why is WKRN switching graphics packages? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottSchell 356 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 10 hours ago, JohnnyNews said: Why is WKRN switching graphics packages? Probably because Nexstar wants them to or they wanted to so they can keep up with their sister stations. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 hours ago, ScottSchell said: Probably because Nexstar wants them to or they wanted to so they can keep up with their sister stations. I've continued to theorized that a graphics change at KFOR, to keep up with their Nexstar neighbors. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 915 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 7 hours ago, ScottSchell said: Probably because Nexstar wants them to or they wanted to so they can keep up with their sister stations. Yet there are red headed step children who are using god awful MG-esque packages like WLNS and WBTW This is like Sinclair... They have stations constantly updating/refreshing graphics packages/sets and then there's red headed stepchildren who are forgotten about altogether. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Its official, WFLA has launched their new set and graphics as of 4pm. They're using a different cut of Guardian though (same one that WFTV and WSB use). https://www.wfla.com/newscast/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBowler 51 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 915 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 I just knew they were going to keep the stupid basic Arial font... Set looks fantastic though! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 2 hours ago, TampaBowler said: That anchor desk is such a let down. It feels like an update desk. This feels really cheap. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsman123 114 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Ugh. I hate the small desk too. That seems to be a trend. I miss the big strong desks of the 90s and 2000s, that made sets look BIG. These little desks make sets look small cramped and weak. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, newsman123 said: Ugh. I hate the small desk too. That seems to be a trend. I miss the big strong desks of the 90s and 2000s, that made sets look BIG. These little desks make sets look small cramped and weak. This seems like the result of a new CSD, Paul Spingola. That trend isn't repeated on any BDI set. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNews 119 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 hour ago, MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie said: I just knew they were going to keep the stupid basic Arial font... Set looks fantastic though! It’s not Arial it’s Helvetica. And I did too but it’s still the KOIN 6 Package and the set is similar to there NW sister station. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
who?cares 254 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 A circular desk similar to WLEX’s or WSMV’s would look good. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/news-channel-8-unveiling-new-state-of-the-art-studio-monday-evening/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSSZNews 1051 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I don't know if it's the social distancing but the anchor desk--really the whole space--doesn't feel well utilized in practice on air. The previous set had a bit more texture and depth to it, and the new one doesn't quite capture that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAP-TV 146 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 12 hours ago, TSSZNews said: I don't know if it's the social distancing but the anchor desk--really the whole space--doesn't feel well utilized in practice on air. The previous set had a bit more texture and depth to it, and the new one doesn't quite capture that. There is something really flat about the look. Nice ideas, just not crazy about the execution... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 The set idea is really good. But I agree with others that the on-air execution isn't quite so great. The duratrans behind the anchors seems a bit duller than I expected. They need several more lights to remove the dark areas in the backdrop. On 7/24/2020 at 3:13 PM, TheGuru said: Looks like the debut should just around the corner. The duratrans would look so much better if it looked as vivid as this. I'm not sure why they would then decide to make it look as bland as it now looks. I think the set could look much better if they enhance the lighting and make the duratrans as vivid as portrayed in the picture above. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1566 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Ah, the stairway to nowhere. A classic 90s fad that never seems to die. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 804 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, C Block said: Ah, the stairway to nowhere. A classic 90s fad that never seems to die. Except that stairwell actually leads to the station's newsroom. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinanews4 376 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 1 hour ago, TheRyan said: The duratrans behind the anchors seems a bit duller than I expected. They need several more lights to remove the dark areas in the backdrop. The duratrans would look so much better if it looked as vivid as this. I'm not sure why they would then decide to make it look as bland as it now looks. Those aren't static duratrans. The walls behind the main anchor desk, the weather center, and the flex area with three movable screens are LED walls. It looks like for their debut, they used live camera shots which could explain a bit of dullness. I'm sure the quality will improve as time goes on and the WFLA team can tweak the product. Personally, I think high quality pre-recorded footage would deliver a better picture than a live tower or beach cam feed. But the live camera does have the ability to reflect real time conditions. So if it is raining outside, it is raining in the studio. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Adjust the kerning on the supers, and I might like it more. The color scheme may work well for WFLA and the Tampa market, but not sure how it would play out in Nashville, Columbus, or otherwise (kind of like the prior package was). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1566 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 9 hours ago, TennTV1983 said: Except that stairwell actually leads to the station's newsroom. Okay fine, but that still doesn't change the fact that it looks weird there. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadStar 364 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 The stairs look weird because they are highly unlikely to be used on-air.. so why *have* them on-air. They are a "Chekhov's Gun" that doesn't go off. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBRollins88_v2 350 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 On 8/10/2020 at 2:40 PM, TampaBowler said: Yikes... I’m just gonna have to file this one under “awful everything” Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/3/#findComment-248899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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