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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. Full story...
615 Music acquires Kingsize Music Library
615 Music has acquired Kingsize Music Library. The library, based in New York City, is known for its real, organic music, produced by some of the top musicians in the industry. “We’ve represented the catalog for a number of years, and are excited to bring the Kingsize Music catalog into the 615 Music family,” said Randy [...] Full story...
CBS L.A. O&O rebrands again
KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV, the CBS owned-and-operated stations in Los Angeles, have been rebranded under the name “CBS Los Angeles” and launched a new Web site that, similar to WCBS-TV in New York, also incorporates the station’s sister radio properties. The new site, CBSLosAngeles.com, sports a similar look and feel to CBSNewYork.com. You may recall that last year [...] Full story...
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 [...] Full story...
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.” Full story...
‘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 [...] Full story...
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 [...] Full story...
‘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. The new set begins with the desk, shaped as an L, which allows better interaction [...] Full story...
‘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. Full story...
Alabama station to rebrand
WAAY-TV, the ABC affiliate serving the Huntsville, Ala. area, will become “WAAY 31 First News” on Sept. 13. The station currently is branded as “WAAY 31 News.” A significant change is the elimination of a 6 p.m. newscast. Instead, the station will air “Jeopardy!” at 6 p.m., in addition to a repeat episode of the game show [...] Full story...
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Fabricating a Design
A three-part series with Jack Morton PDG and Lexington Design + Fabrication about the process of melding design and fabrication. Part 1 introduces the companies and how they work together. Part 2 goes into more depth about the design and fabrication process and Part 3 takes a closer look at the project.
Behind the Storm
A three-part series on the people and technology behind Brainstorm, a 3D virtual environment and graphics company. Part 1 introduces you to the company and its offerings. Part 2 shows how Brainstorm helped NBC News create an eye-catching election night, including a look at graphics that didn't make it on air. Part 3 discusses how Brainstorm's technology might be used in local news.
