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NBC Weather Plus rolls out new on air look

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Along with an updated WeatherPlus.com, NBC WeatherPlus has also redesigned their on air L bar.

The new design matches their new online presence and contains much lighter blues and a more airy feel. The L bar now features live radar which stations can insert.

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Tags: Graphics, l bar, nbc weather plus, new graphics, weather plus
Posted in Graphics, Local News, Weather |

Gannett centralizes with G3

Monday, July 21st, 2008

As reported in Broadcasting & Cable, Gannett Broadcasting and Chyron have reached a multiyear deal to use Chyron’s new Axis system.

The axis system allows stations to work on graphics using a simple online interface and requires less computer power and specialized software.

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Tags: axis, centralization, chyron, gannett, Graphics
Posted in Graphics |

New election package for CBS News

Monday, July 21st, 2008

Via TVNewser, we’ve learned that CBS News has unveiled its graphical look for the 2008 election. Gone is the rather traditional circular seal-style logo (see after the jump).

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Tags: cbs news, election, Graphics
Posted in Election 2008, Graphics, Networks |

KNBC-TV finally goes HD

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

After months of planning, testing, updating and tweaking, KNBC-TV is now broadcasting in High Definition. Continue reading for our take and more pictures.

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Tags: artworks, HD, knbc, nbc
Posted in Graphics, HD |

‘Evening News’ sets date with HD

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

Broadcasting & Cable reports that CBS will flip the switch of the “CBS Evening News with Katie Couric” in HD July 28.

The broadcast’s set was HD ready and the show’s graphics package will be presented in HD as well.

It’s also interesting to note that the lease for the studio space used by “The Early Show” is apparently up for renewal sometime next year — keep in mind that CBS just installed a new set in the General Motors building windowed studio.

Tags: cbs, cbs evening news, HD, the early show
Posted in Graphics, HD, Networks, Set Design |

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NBC Weather Plus rolls out new on air look

Gannett centralizes with G3

New election package for CBS News

KNBC-TV finally goes HD

‘Evening News’ sets date with HD