Posts Tagged ‘HD’

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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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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KTVX-TV launches in HD with new set and graphics

KTVX-TV, the Salt Lake City ABC affiliate, has debuted in high definition with a new set and graphics package.

The set was designed by Devlin Design Group and features many flexible areas. The graphics are from Hothaus Creative. Caps after the jump.

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‘Meet the Press’ to debut new set and look Sunday

“Meet the Press” will be debuting a new sleek set this weekend and David Gregory gave an early tour.

The set appears to have bookcases all over with two large RP screens. The set also features two desks, one round and one rectangle. More photos and a video tour after the jump.

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‘The Early Show’ debuts new graphics in move to HD

CBS News’s “The Early Show” debuted new graphics in high definition on Monday.

The new graphics are clean and very bright and use some of the colors introduced in the newest “Evening News” graphics. Compared to the “Today Show,” these graphics seem to be similar in many ways.

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CBS ‘Early Show’ to go HD on Monday, April 26

Via TVNewser, “The Early Show” will finally join the HD club on Monday. With the change to HD, it will also debut new graphics…

CBS’ “The Early Show” will be broadcast in high definition beginning Monday morning. “Early” is the last of the three broadcast morning shows to go HD. For the next few months, the show’s production staff will use the “Evening News” control room at CBS News headquarters on West 57th Street. That’s about a mile across town from where “Early” originates at the General Motors building on Central Park South and 5th Ave. “The Early Show” HD control room should be ready by late summer.

VDO rolls out updated site and demo reel

VDO has rolled out an updated site with new syndicated offerings and demo reels.

CNN Atlanta: Your Opinion

Yesterday we posted about the new CNN Atlanta studio.

So, what are your thoughts? Continue reading to vote in our poll.

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The Weather Channel tweaks graphics

Via TWC Today, The Weather Channel has debuted some small tweaks to many of its graphics. Some of the main changes include new icons on all graphics, and a new, simpler, header on maps.

TWC is currently in the process of rolling out the changes, so it’s unknown if the actual show packages and opens will change at this time.

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WRC-TV updating for HD with a new studio?

WRC-TV, the Washington, D.C. NBC O&O, have moved to a temporary set while work is done on its main studio, shown above from earlier this year.

According to News4 Today’s Facebook fan page, “We are finally going to go 16X9 HD. Our new home is going to look incredible.”

WTLV-TV and WJXX-TV debut new HD studio and graphics

WTLV-TV and WJXX-TV, Jacksonville’s second duopoly, debuted a new HD set and updated Gannett HD graphics package Monday. WAWS-TV and WTEV-TV debuted in HD the previous week.

The set was designed by FX Group and is a “different look from its past work” according to the company. The set features a stand up pod which is used for some of the newscasts along with newsroom backed desk.

Thanks to Metro Jacksonville for the video captures.