Archive for the ‘HD’ Category

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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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.

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‘World News’ debuts sleek new home

ABC New’s “World News” has debuted a new set by Jack Morton.

The new set creates more intimate shots between anchor Diane Sawyer and on-set reporters, a pivotal element that Sawyer brought to the newscast, as creates a lighter, more airy feel.

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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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‘Meet the Press’ photos added to SetStudio

We’ve added new high resolution photos of the “Meet the Press” set to SetStudio.

The new photos, courtesy of Clickspring Design, show the full set and layout. To view a larger view of the photo above, click on the image.

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.

‘This Week’ debuts with updated graphics and theme

“This Week with Christiane Amanpour” debuted this past Sunday with many changes, including new graphics, music and an updated set at the Newseum.

The new graphics use red as the dominant color, dropping the previous red and blue look. The new graphics are also much more polished than the previous hodge-podge. While the open in the previous package was nice, the rest of the graphics felt like an afterthought.

The opening now shows various places around the world, while the previous focused on Washington D.C. landmarks, echoing Amanpour’s journalism background.

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WBBM-TV rolls out CBS O&O graphics

WBBM-TV, the Chicago CBS affiliate, has rolled out the latest CBS O&O package.

The package is currently in use by some of the other CBS O&O stations, including KCBS-TV.

KOMO-TV rolls out new graphics

KOMO-TV, the Seattle based ABC affiliate, has debuted new graphics by Giant Octopus.

The graphics use bold blues and 3D effects to create a modern look for KOMO-TV. The graphics are also being used at other Fisher Communications stations, but it is unknown if they are part of a station wide package.

View more caps in the graphics section.

WXTV-TV, Univision 41, debuts in HD

New York City’s Univision affiliate, WXTV-TV, has debuted in HD. This marks the first NYC Spanish language channel to broadcast local news in HD.