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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #150 on: April 22, 2008, 11:44:45 AM »
Why would the playlists (or Weatherscan for that matter) change?  :unsure:

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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #151 on: April 22, 2008, 11:41:00 PM »
You know what I just thought of? Since in the new HD studio they will be using projection systems and not chroma key walls, the OCMs will now actually be able to wear green.
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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #152 on: April 23, 2008, 12:20:49 AM »
I thought I did read somewhere that they'll still have a key wall in there and that "viewers won't be able to tell the difference" between the usage of the key wall and the projectors.
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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #153 on: April 23, 2008, 09:14:54 AM »
I thought I did read somewhere that they'll still have a key wall in there and that "viewers won't be able to tell the difference" between the usage of the key wall and the projectors.
This is true, however the chroma will only be used if the projectors fail. The key walls will be off set anyways, hence only used in the worst of times.

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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #154 on: May 11, 2008, 05:13:13 PM »
When will the Intellistar HD debut?
My guess, June 08

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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #155 on: May 11, 2008, 06:56:30 PM »
my question was already anwered a while back...
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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #156 on: May 12, 2008, 04:17:53 PM »
Just saw a new TWC HD commercial here at 4:16 PM ET...
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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #157 on: May 12, 2008, 04:46:12 PM »
Was wondering when they'd start promoting... the launch is less than a month a way.

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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #158 on: May 12, 2008, 10:56:29 PM »
Tonight at the end of Evening Edition, Paul and Alexandra were talking about the new HD studio and how they're now starting rehearsals in the new studio.
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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #159 on: May 12, 2008, 11:23:45 PM »
You know, I wonder if the weekend edition will be HD at first or if they'll wait a little while. I also wonder when EEWC will go HD, and today I thought up an unrealistic skit that would be cool to see before the show on the day that EEWC goes HD:

(Rich and Sharon sitting at the studio 1A desk)

Sharon: Ya know, Rich, we've been doing this show together now for over a year and a half, but something feels like it's missing these days. There's just something missing...

Rich: Ya, I kinda get that sense...

Sharon: You know what I think it is?

Rich: What's that?

Sharon: We need to go HD.

Rich: I don't know... I'd kinda miss this old studio...

Sharon: Trust me; that's what we need.

Rich: Well, okay; let's head on over to the HD studio and check it out.

(Rich and Sharon get up and walk out of studio 1A; cut to them entering the HD studio, peripheral lights lit only)

Sharon: So, what do ya think?

Rich: Wow... (in awe) This place is amazing.

Sharon (smiling): So, should we do The Weather Channel Evening Edition?

Rich: Yeah, (dramatic turn toward camera) Let's do that.

(camera pans to a broad view of the studio; all lights turn on; EE opener begins playing on a nearby monitor)
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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #160 on: May 14, 2008, 01:21:11 AM »
You know, the new HD commercial is eerily similar to another commercial I've seen before on a certain network that forecasts weather...
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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #161 on: May 14, 2008, 12:35:04 PM »
Why would the playlists (or Weatherscan for that matter) change?  :unsure:
by maybe adding some new music not constant repeating every 30 mins and making the scan's playlist month by month like on the STARS? or maybe adding on more trammell starks music? also Weatherscan might be getting the HD look soon i hope

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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #162 on: May 14, 2008, 01:58:59 PM »
In addition to the new TWC HD promos Monday, today they unveiled a new TWC HD Local On The 8s opener.
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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #163 on: May 14, 2008, 03:31:24 PM »
also Weatherscan might be getting the HD look soon i hope
I have it on high authority that nothing is going to happen to Weatherscan until the network is bought out. Makes sense. Why change the channel around, when for all they know, Wxscn could be gone after the sale.

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Re: The Weather Channel | HD Discussion
« Reply #164 on: May 14, 2008, 03:35:58 PM »
What's going to happen to the old building when they move to the HD building? Will the old building still be used as a backup, or will it be sold?