Posts Tagged ‘HD’

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.

WAWS-TV and WTEV-TV upgrade to HD

Sweeps is upon us and so are station changes.

WAWS-TV and WTEV-TV, the Jacksonville CBS and FOX duopoly, debuted an updated HD graphics package last night. WTLX-TV and WJXX-TV are expected to go HD today with a new set and graphics package.

View more graphic grabs on the WAWS-TV graphics page. Thanks to FLNewsCenter.com for the tip.

Golf Channel hits a hole-in-one with move to HD

The Golf Channel, the home of professional golf and the PGA, debuted a massive 4,700-square-foot HD studio on Monday.

The new HD studio contains four distinct areas for use in various programs including ‘Golf Central,’ the channels nightly news show. (more…)

‘Colbert Report’ debuts new set in HD

Comedy Central’s ‘The Colbert Report’ debuted a new set designed by Jack Morton/PDG on Monday.

The set is designed to be similar to the original ‘Colbert’ set but with a new flair for HD. The set features many LED monitors and backlit parts including Colbert’s name. More pictures after the jump. (more…)

CNN International debuts new London set to match Atlanta refresh

Courtesy of CNNFan.org and CNN Observations, CNN International today debuted its new London set. The set, similar to the Atlanta refresh, uses the new blue, silver and green colors and features many plasmas and color changing areas.

Overall, this version of the set is more lighter and fresher looking than the Atlanta version. Unlike the Atlanta version, the London set appears to be new, instead of a refresh.

Also, so far no secondary rear projection screen has been seen on the London set, instead, there are three plasmas on the left.

It is too early to tell who designed this set given the fact that the design does not exactly match the CNN International Atlanta set. There are also some signs that it may be at least somewhat based on the original bones of the set.

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NewscastTip: HD wings prove challenging design balance

HD wings can pose a design challenge in order to meet the demands of incorporating branding and slick graphics into an element that also needs to be subtle enough to keep the focus where it belongs.

HD wings, the narrow, vertical strips that appear on the left and right of 4:30 video that’s displayed on 16:9 screens, will unfortunately remain commonplace on archival footage and video acquired from non-16:9 sources. HD wings can be distracting because they pop on and off screen at seemingly random times during the broadcast, often introducing an vivid splash of color that may seem out of place.

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MSNBC debuts new music with new HD look

Along with its new HD look, msnbc has also rolled out new music. Unlike CNN, MSNBC has never had a memorable musical signature. MSNBC’s last dayside theme was developed in-house by a MSNBC staffer and a guitar. The theme worked well with its graphics package, but did not convey the urgency of the news and always had the same beat.

Today, MSNBC debuted an updated music brand with the new theme heard above. At times the music sounds almost like a piece of Videohelper production music, and it very well could be since MSNBC uses much of the VH library during its programming, but at times it also sounds like a custom piece developed specifically for them. We hope to find official word on who composed it along with an extended sample.

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WFLD-TV prepares for HD launch

A tipster sent us this picture from Nancy Loo’s TwitPic account showing the new FOX Chicago, WFLD-TV, set. The set, by Blyth, is the FOX O&O standard set. The set has been customized with the FOX Chicago brand instead of the usual FOX and channel number brand, as WFLD-TV goes by FOX Chicago instead of FOX 32.

Watch for the debut sometime soon, along with news in HD.

SportsCenter to debut new graphics and LA studios on April 6

ESPN SportsCenter is rolling out a new HD graphics package on Monday, April 6. The new look keeps the “energy and the look appropriate for ESPN’s best-known program, but is enhanced with more detail in a futuristic, effects-driven presentation.“

According to Sports Business Daily, the new graphics “include a new font, layout and colors.” The rundown has also moved to the left hand side and other tweaks are sure to be seen. The previous graphics have been used since SportsCenter’s HD launch in 2004.

This new debut will also happen as ESPN opens their new Los Angeles production facilities, “ESPN will have two studios, three production control rooms, two master control rooms, eight edit suites, a voiceover room and other infrastructure for more than 12,300 feet.”

Continue reading for more pictures and the new HD open video.

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