TennTV1983 804 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 It definitely looks like FX took the lessons from building KOIN's news set and improved on the design for WFLA to use. The yellow cables are a nice nod to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge near St. Petersburg. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3303 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 It's looking good so far. Very spacious, it looks like. Also, the light blue looks very inviting. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBowler 51 Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Also got a glimpse of the new graphics. It looks like they are getting the KOIN package modified with the current WFLA color scheme of blue, gold, and red. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1232 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 Is that...a staircase that actually goes somewhere? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247668 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBowler 51 Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, MidwestTV said: Is that...a staircase that actually goes somewhere? Yes. It leads to the newsroom on the buildings second floor. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNews 119 Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 12:44 PM, MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie said: Interesting.... hopefully they get a better graphics package too... Their current package is garbage Maybe they’ll get the KOIN package it fits them and their new set from what we’ve seen. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin 118 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 On 7/12/2020 at 3:07 PM, TennTV1983 said: It definitely looks like FX took the lessons from building KOIN's news set and improved on the design for WFLA to use. The yellow cables are a nice nod to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge near St. Petersburg. You stole that thought from me I was think the same thin!!! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBowler 51 Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 On 7/16/2020 at 2:18 AM, Gavin said: You stole that thought from me I was think the same thin!!! You would think so, but KOIN has the same cable feature on their set. Maybe just a happy accident? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightJunkie 55 Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Definitely an improvement. I was never a fan of the most recent new sets by FX for Media General with the LED curtain backdrops and the lit side panel backdrops that looked like they were 90's womens' scrunchie shirt material. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247816 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 915 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 On 7/15/2020 at 3:29 PM, JohnnyNews said: Maybe they’ll get the KOIN package it fits them and their new set from what we’ve seen. Anything is better than the current POS package Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technically A Director 164 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 The KOIN package would make the most sense. It's Nexstar's one and only "large market" look (used by KOIN, WKRN, etc) unless they get to roll out something completely different. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1714 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 7 hours ago, MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie said: Anything is better than the current POS package Which is seriously why WITI needs a new set. 5 hours ago, TheGuru said: The KOIN package would make the most sense. It's Nexstar's one and only "large market" look (used by KOIN, WKRN, etc) unless they get to roll out something completely different. Too bad the design aesthetic isn't that of a large market. Linear Drift's product has such a stilted, old-school feel. It lacks the detail that I and many design professionals expect in a design package. The animations are just not ramped well either. Also, WKRN isn't using this package. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3948 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 WFLA's graphics are similar to the ones used at WKRN and WCMH, and even KELO (before they switched to the CBS package)...WFLA has different fonts on theirs and if I recall correctly, preceded the launch on WCMH. You don't see a lot of the NBC package being used (like with WSAV and WCBD), maybe WFLA will pick it up? It's probably my favorite of the network-based packages Nexstar is using. I do like the KOIN package, it's very clean and not overly 3D...fits very well for a station like WJHL that has multiple affiliations and simulcasts their news on both most times. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1714 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 34 minutes ago, tyrannical bastard said: WFLA's graphics are similar to the ones used at WKRN and WCMH, and even KELO (before they switched to the CBS package)...WFLA has different fonts on theirs and if I recall correctly, preceded the launch on WCMH. That's because the package predates Nexstar. It's from Media General. It was produced at WFLA when it was the Media General Graphics hub. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 On 7/17/2020 at 11:37 AM, TampaBowler said: You would think so, but KOIN has the same cable feature on their set. Maybe just a happy accident? Perhaps. But it definitely has more of a "Floridian" look compared to its Northwestern counterpart. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-247925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technically A Director 164 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Looks like the debut should just around the corner. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-248095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 hours ago, TheGuru said: Looks like the debut should just around the corner. And it does look like they're getting the KOIN graphics package based on that monitor. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-248100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNews 119 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 5:34 PM, Mrtraveler01 said: And it does look like they're getting the KOIN graphics package based on that monitor. Yep they’re getting the KOIN package so this would be the 4th station to get it which is cool actually. I personally heard someone say that they were going with the NBC package but decided not to. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-248249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Alert Weather 0 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 11:54 AM, JohnnyNews said: Yep they’re getting the KOIN package so this would be the 4th station to get it which is cool actually. I personally heard someone say that they were going with the NBC package but decided not to. Anyone know when they are gonna debut the new set and graphics. And if they are going with Baron Weather Graphics Full time? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-248365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin 118 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 On 7/24/2020 at 3:13 PM, TheGuru said: Looks like the debut should just around the corner. That desk leaves a lot to be desired there could be more printed graphics, it look like a basic weather desk a lot could be desired otherwise, it’s a nicely wonderful weather center, can wait to see the rest!!! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-248372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Viewer 334 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Gavin said: That desk leaves a lot to be desired there could be more printed graphics, it look like a basic weather desk a lot could be desired otherwise, it’s a nicely wonderful weather center, can wait to see the rest!!! Looks sharp to me. Much better than that station across the bay that does weather in front of a video wall! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-248373 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin 118 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, 8Viewer said: Looks sharp to me. Much better than that station across the bay that does weather in front of a video wall! What station are you referring to now!!! 1 minute ago, 8Viewer said: Looks sharp to me. Much better than that station across the bay that does weather in front of a video wall! 1 minute ago, 8Viewer said: Looks sharp to me. Much better than that station across the bay that does weather in front of a video wall! Oh you mean WTSP CBS Tampa Bay yeah there newsroom set is whack!!! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-248374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TampaBowler 51 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 The set will debut August 10. And I like the weather desk. Considering the walls behind them are all monitors that will display different things, I think it was important to have a simplified pod. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-248396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNews 119 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 29 minutes ago, TampaBowler said: The set will debut August 10. And I like the weather desk. Considering the walls behind them are all monitors that will display different things, I think it was important to have a simplified pod. Is there an ad or promo to confirm this?? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-248398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNews 119 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 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. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17757-wfla-getting-new-set/page/2/#findComment-248716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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