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CBS O&Os continue to roll out new graphics package

More CBS O&O stations have rolled out the new CBS graphics package.

These stations include KYW-TV, KDKA-TV, KPIX-TV, WWJ-TV and KTVT-TV.

Arizona CBS affiliate debuts in HD with new set and graphics

KOLD-TV, the Tucson, Ariz. CBS affiliate, has launched a new look in high definition.

As part of the switch to HD, the station debuted a new logo, set and graphics package. The new set, designed by FX Group, uses blues and yellow combined with wood tones to create a simple yet effective design.

More photos, from Furbish Designs, after the jump.

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CNN makes graphic mistake during ‘Restoring Honor’ rally

Via Inside Cable News, looks like CNN made a few mistakes on this L3. Can you spot all three?

TVNewser writes, “If there was an award for ‘most mistakes in a single chyron,’ this would probably take first place.”

‘Meet the Press’ creates faux bookcase for talking heads

NBC News is now sending a fake bookcase graphic to live shot locations for “Meet the Press.”

The graphic appears very very fake on air and looks extremely flat.

One better solution to this would have been to film a portion of the set, then send them the looped tape, similar to what is done with MSNBC’s news nooks. NBC also does something similar during the weekend edition of “Nightly” when they have a video loop of the studio in the background, when the broadcast is actually produced from a smaller studio with just a single camera.

Fox Sports moves from Chyron to Vizrt

Along with debuting a new graphics package for its preseason NFL coverage, Fox also debuted a new work flow with Vizrt.

“Viewers can expect to see a much more colorful 3D look overall,” says Zac Fields, Fox Sports’ manager of remote graphics. “Yet at the same time, our production process will be much more streamlined; making life simpler for the artists and operators who create and play our graphics.”

To make this happen, Fox Sports has migrated to Vizrt’s graphics platform, including: Viz Artist, Viz Engine and Viz Trio. Previously, Fox relied on Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max and Adobe Suite to create graphics, then importing to Chyron Duet software.

“One of the Trios is used for our ‘FOX BOX’ scoring banner,” said Fields. “The second Viz Trio is used for our 3D graphics. Although much of its content is preproduced, it is possible for us to create new 3D animations on the fly.”

Fox Sports plans to roll out the Viz 3D system to its other sports properties early next year, including its NASCAR coverage in February.

Read More on TV Technology.

‘World News’ uses watermarked stock photo

Looks like someone borrowed a comp image from iStockPhoto on tonight’s broadcast of “World News.”

As you can see in the red box, the watermark is still on the image. The same image can be found here on iStockPhoto.

Fox Sports rolls out new graphics for NFL coverage

Foxx Sports has rolled out new graphics for its coverage of the NFL.

The new graphics are a vast improvement and look very polished. One interesting note, FOX is now broadcasting the games letterboxed to SD viewers. With that said, many of the graphics still seem safe zone oriented with only a few taking advantage of the extra wings.

View more screen grabs after the jump.

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S***s and giggles at CNN

Via Gizmodo

FOX Business Network launches ‘Data Wizard,’ powered by VDS

FOX Business Network recently launched “Data Wizard,” a real-time touch-screen control system, developed by VDS Technology in conjunction with FOX Graphics Engineering personnel.

The system is used primarily by Liz Claman’s “Countdown to the Closing Bell” which airs afternoons on FOX Business Network. The 103 inch touch-screen displays live market data with interactive 3D charting, stock comparison and annotation tools.

“From the beginning, we focused on making the system fast and easy to use by on-air talent. We wanted to deliver a tool that makes the telling of each story more compelling and informative,”said Mike Dilworth, CTO of Video Design Software. ” The single touch control aspect makes the Data Wizard unique, and allows the operator to quickly point or touch and always bring focus to the specific data of interest.”

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KRQE-TV debuts new set and graphics in High Definition

KRQE-TV recently debuted its new set and HD graphics package after a month of teasing.

The new set, designed by FX Group, features rich earth tones and many technology elements including a vertical plasma behind the main anchor desk.

“FX designed built and installed KRQE’s new HD studio set. Our team also provided the lighting gear package tailored to their new lighting design,” said Kathy Mosher-Boulé of FX Group.

View more in SetStudio and in the Graphics section.

Quantum Vizualization Laboratories hopes to bring VR to local stations

Formed to develop applications and plug-ins for the real-time 3D graphics market, Quantum Vizualization Laboratories recently announced its corporate launch.

QVizLabs will focus primarily on “products and services to enable live, local HD broadcasting to expand beyond the confines of current studio facilities.”

Virtual Realty solutions, already proven successful internationally and at the US network level, are being scaled by QVizLabs to the operations, manpower and budgets of Call Letter Stations across the US.

QVizLabs is working closely with the industry leading developers of VR technologies to provide stable and scaled solutions that push the technological boundaries while maintaining the reliability expected by demanding CLS operations.

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, QVizLabs will be working closely with its sister company, Trinity Systems Engineering, to provide the highest level of real-time graphics products and services to the CLS market starting in early 2011.

Miami CBS affiliate launches new look

WFOR-TV, the CBS owned and operated affiliate in Miami, has unveiled a new logo and new graphics, reports Florida News Center.

The new logo includes a simplified numeral “4″ but retains the “wave” found under it. In many cases, the logo is used in a single color, either white or dark blue, but there are also instances that include a more teal-toned wave, which is a nice connection to the old look.

Overall, the new graphics are similar to those seen at other CBS O&O stations, namely KYW-TV in Philadelphia. This package, however, is slightly darker, lacks some of the warmer tones found in KYW’s and some of the 3D elements appear bit more sharp-edged. Many aspects of the package don’t seem quite a refined as KYW’s.