ctmajka 115 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 ...I saw the end of a 9:00 News tease and a WGN morning nerws Promo, and the new graphics look like they're being put to full use. They're very angular. Haha. They kinda remind me of WLS's old graphics with the angled lines. The L3s have a similar shape to The Weather Channel's L3s, but include a diagonal lined pattern in them...We'll see more as the late news approaches tonight on Channel 9...not sure if they're in HD tho, although it would suprise me if they still aren't.
CircleSeven 1963 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 ...I saw the end of a 9:00 News tease and a WGN morning nerws Promo, and the new graphics look like they're being put to full use. They're very angular. Haha. They kinda remind me of WLS's old graphics with the angled lines. The L3s have a similar shape to The Weather Channel's L3s, but include a diagonal lined pattern in them...We'll see more as the late news approaches tonight on Channel 9...not sure if they're in HD tho, although it would suprise me if they still aren't. OMG WGN finally have a new graphics package. But their Time & Temp bug is so small to read.
Hickman360 21 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 apparently theyre in HD its says so on the bug
CDubya87 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 I'm watching the news at 9 now, I must say I am impressed with this look. I just saw Dining With Phil, and I'll have to give WGN 4 stars, as he gave the restaurant.
ctmajka 115 Posted July 20, 2008 Author Posted July 20, 2008 And it was a pretty smooth start too! the weather computer locked up, and a few sound things were out of sync, but other than that, a pretty sharp first night!
CircleSeven 1963 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 was there a new talent open too? Every last inch of the old graphics were ceased tonight, including the talent open too.
lazynetjunkie 34 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 For those of you that missed the newscast at 9, the rebroadcast is on now (11PM) on CLTV. However, CLTV hasn't updated their bug cover yet. My only comment is they could have recorded some new talent shots for the talent intros/rejoiners. Something to go along with the new look instead of just recycling the old "control room smile" shots. However, I have a feeling that might change soon.
KnoxvilleTVFan 286 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Does anyone have video or any photo captures? I missed the newscast.
CircleSeven 1963 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 A user from the AVS Forum posted caps from Tonight's 9pm Show.
ctmajka 115 Posted July 20, 2008 Author Posted July 20, 2008 One thing I really don't like is the 7 day weather graphic...the gray background is really bland & too early 90's...it makes everything look so cold. Haha.
ctmajka 115 Posted July 20, 2008 Author Posted July 20, 2008 My only comment is they could have recorded some new talent shots for the talent intros/rejoiners. Something to go along with the new look instead of just recycling the old "control room smile" shots. However, I have a feeling that might change soon. Well, although they were the sams STYLE shots, they weren't the exact same shots used in the old talent outro. I kinda wish they'd done one of those "On top of the building" shots with the skyline in the background...that would'ce fit the rest of the graphics nicely.
News24/7 3 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Aww darn, we only have WGN in SD here in the bay area! but awesome!
tw-804 194 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Thanks for the link, CircleSeven. The new graphics look awesome.
Jess 1115 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 That is really nice... simple but not overly so. They did a nice job on these.
abric 186 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 The new WGN graphics are sleek and really good on the eyes. Welcome to the Tribune HD family.
first on fox 18 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 A refreshing change of the Hothaus-iznation of America.
Jess 1115 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Hothausization? I'd say Giant Octopusization. One look aped on dozens of stations.
Que 73 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 In my opinion, I don't really care for these graphics. The only thing I like is the L3s. As for the rest, the slanted lines seem distracting and annoying.
Mrtraveler01 739 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Now I really wish I could get WGN America in HD. Not just cause of this but the sports too.
CDubya87 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Posted July 20, 2008 Well, I've worked with a former director from WGN, and she was there when they started using the graphics they just ditched, and at the time, she told me thsoe were all in-house. Maybe these are in-house too?
mbhcity 3 Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 WGN would be the second Trib station to go HD, following KTLA's footsteps.
CircleSeven 1963 Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 WGN would be the second Trib station to go HD, following KTLA's footsteps. I wished WGN would've been starting their HD first. But they're the 4th Trib station, behind KTLA, WGNO & 'PIX.
abric 186 Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 I would rank them second with the best graphics in Chicago behind WLS
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