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CNNI’s ‘International Desk’ updates graphics and theme
Via CNN Observations, “International Desk” debuted an updated look overnight on CNNI. The new opening is very similar to the previous, using the same 3D logo animations, but now large 3D glass elements are rotating under it. Also, orange has been added to the graphics to match the logo. Continue reading to see the previous and new [...] Full story...
Weather Central adds Facebook, Twitter integration to product
Weather Central, one of the world’s largest weather graphics and data providers has announced that its 3D:LIVE offering will now include ways for forecasters to directly sends portions of their forecasts to social networking sites. “Capturing and keeping the attention of today’s viewers requires that meteorologists extend themselves beyond the TV to reach people on [...] Full story...
Anatomy of breaking news on cable
Much like the ‘Anatomy of a news package’ post, The Onion News Network has posted this instant classic on breaking news coverage in America. Warning, the video does contain some colorful language. Full story...
WNNFans.com directs users to Facebook page
World News Now, ABC News’ overnight news broadcast has been promoting the domain “WNNFans.com” on the air as an easier way to get viewers to visit its Facebook page. The domain automatically sends users who enter it to www.facebook.com/ABCWorldNewsNow (it’s worth nothing the directory name ABC uses “ABCWorldNewsNow” is a bit long, clunky and hard to [...] Full story...
MSNBC.com adds @breakingnews to homepage
Following its agreement to take over the @breakingnews Twitter account, MSNBC.com has started including the tweets on its homepage under under the “Just in” tab. Over to the right of the tweets is also a list of other NBC News Twitter accounts. Full story...
Getting anchors involved in the story doesn’t always come off well
Watch this video, where Australian TV hosts try their hand at some participatory journalism by taking the Wii Fit Olympics game for a spin, to see what we mean. Full story...
ABC, Fox duop debuts new set, graphics
WGXA-TV, the Fox affiliate serving Macon, Ga., added ABC programming to its digital subchannel and launched newscasts with shared facilities and talent under the “NewsCentral” banner. Along with this, a new set and graphics debuted. Another photo and commentary after the jump. The new set features a mix of warm woods and a blurred control room duratran [...] Full story...
NewscastTip: Dressing down can look good if done right
Although formal business attire has been a mainstay of television news wardrobes, more casual attire is becoming popular for afternoon, morning and weekend newscasts, as well as for programs and stations who want to portray a more laid back or youthful look. For men, a more casual wardrobe typically means going without a suit jacket or [...] Full story...
Barrington Broadcasting rolls out new Web design to its stations
Barrington Broadcasting Group has rolled out a new design to 26 station Web sites around the country. The new design, based heavily off of its previous layout, has a much cleaner look, dropping the different colored news categories. The new site design was also built heavily around search engine optimization. Overall though, the homepage lacks any big [...] Full story...
Detroit station streaming live video from city snow plows
WDIV-TV, the Post-Newsweek station in Detroit, reached a deal earlier this year to equip 25 city snow plows with smartphones capable of broadcasting live video via Sprint 3G service and Streambox, reports Broadcasting & Cable. “On big weather days, the question is always, ‘How do we show people what the conditions on the road are [...] Full story...
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Fabricating a Design
A three-part series with Jack Morton PDG and Lexington Design + Fabrication about the process of melding design and fabrication. Part 1 introduces the companies and how they work together. Part 2 goes into more depth about the design and fabrication process and Part 3 takes a closer look at the project.
Behind the Storm
A three-part series on the people and technology behind Brainstorm, a 3D virtual environment and graphics company. Part 1 introduces you to the company and its offerings. Part 2 shows how Brainstorm helped NBC News create an eye-catching election night, including a look at graphics that didn't make it on air. Part 3 discusses how Brainstorm's technology might be used in local news.
