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IS LDL
« on: May 29, 2008, 09:45:50 PM »
Today on TWC, I noticed a new LDL for the IntelliStar. That LDL is a steap foreward for The Weather Channel into high defination. :) If you have any comments about the new LDL, post it here.
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2008, 09:51:04 PM »
My IntelliStar's LDL hasn't changed. :huh:
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2008, 09:53:19 PM »
Quote from: megamanfan on May 29, 2008, 09:45:50 PM
Today on TWC, I noticed a new LDL for the IntelliStar. That LDL is a steap foreward for The Weather Channel into high defination. :) If you have any comments about the new LDL, post it here.
Huh? Can you tell us how the LDL looks like?
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2008, 10:23:23 PM »
Quote from: megamanfan on May 29, 2008, 09:45:50 PM
Today on TWC, I noticed a new LDL for the IntelliStar. That LDL is a steap foreward for The Weather Channel into high defination. :) If you have any comments about the new LDL, post it here.
  Do you have a beta testing STAR?
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2008, 10:26:05 PM »
Since the LDL has been introduced in Pittsburgh and Atlanta as beta, I can now reveal a bit if info.

As previously mentioned, its being tested on select Pittsburgh and Atlanta systems, and it's a totally new LDL. It was originally scheduled to go out overnight Monday/early Tuesday AM, but was pushed back due to technical difficulties (unknown to me at this time). It was pushed through successfully early this morning.

About the LDL... it's totally different, in a good way (unless you're expecting another XL-esque transparent LDL). It's blue, and will match the new TWC-HD style. There is no set launch date yet, and I highly doubt it will launch June 2.

Three other HUGE changes to this LDL are:
1) Interstate font goes bye-bye, to match the HD look I assume.
2) The LDL will have the capability to show conditions for 3 cities with larges DMAs/viewership areas.
3) Traffic incidents will now be shown on the LDL. I'm pretty sure the whole incident doesn't show, but rather an abbreviated version (Ie: Incident, I-376 Pkwy East at Blvd of the Allies [what shows on the heading line of the incidents page]).

No, there is no other graphic update to the domestic IS.

The only other change with this release is a bug fix for the wx bulletins screen, where occasionally, the old screen would briefly show before the new one.

Yes the warning bars have changed too, but I have no previews of them, and like I said, have yet to see the LDL in action. So I have no idea what they look like, but I'd imagine they're very similar.

For TWCClassics members... remember when I asked you to vote on whether or not you wanted more watches shown on the LDL, as Tornado and Severe Tstm Watches already do? This is why... this LDL has the capability to show more watches. The specifics are currently unknown, except Flood/Flash Flood watches will be shown. Others may come in the future.

I have not seen this in person yet, as I'm not home, and won't be til late tomorrow night. I'll *try* to get a pic or two then, unless megamanfan  can get them now? Until that point, here are the original mock ups straight out of the TWC Creative Dept. Enjoy. :)


 
« Last Edit: May 29, 2008, 10:44:12 PM by Tyler »
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2008, 10:39:19 PM »
it's indeed a nice change. love it!
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2008, 10:53:39 PM »
Quote from: megamanfan on May 29, 2008, 09:45:50 PM
Today on TWC, I noticed a new LDL for the IntelliStar. That LDL is a steap foreward for The Weather Channel into high defination. :) If you have any comments about the new LDL, post it here.

Do you by chance have any screens/vids of it? :) I'm anxious, lol, and can't wait til tomorrow night to see. :P
« Last Edit: May 29, 2008, 11:02:17 PM by Tyler »
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2008, 02:20:00 AM »
Quote from: Tyler on May 29, 2008, 10:26:05 PM
I have not seen this in person yet, as I'm not home, and won't be til late tomorrow night. I'll *try* to get a pic or two then, unless megamanfan  can get them now? Until that point, here are the original mock ups straight out of the TWC Creative Dept. Enjoy. :)


 


Sorry I didn't get to vote, Tyler. Thanks very much for sharing your mock-ups!  Wow, those are great upgrades! Cannot wait to see it for real in the future.

That LDL reminds me a bit of ESPN's Bottom Line with the way they have the league ID tabs atop the LDL display when showing the news items and scores.

Hmmm, the Interstate font is on its way out, huh?  But I thought I saw it on the TWC HD satellite LDL, only it's skinnier to match what font is on the IntelliSTAR 36-hour forecast body text.  I hope that's what we end up seeing, but your font there is definitely nice, too.
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2008, 06:10:22 AM »
I'm sorry, but my current TV turner card needs to be replaced. So currently, no screenshots of it can be taken. :( And yes, that's what the new LDL looks like.
« Last Edit: May 30, 2008, 06:17:46 AM by megamanfan »
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2008, 06:16:42 AM »
Does the LDL on the local forecast change as well? I ask because I don't think this new LDL matches well with the current LF theme. :no:
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2008, 06:23:52 AM »
It was changed on there as well. I also agree with you. TWC should have left the last version of the LDL alone, but only for the Local Forecast. :yes:
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2008, 11:06:03 AM »
Quote from: Tyler on May 29, 2008, 10:26:05 PM
Since the LDL has been introduced in Pittsburgh and Atlanta as beta, I can now reveal a bit if info.

As previously mentioned, its being tested on select Pittsburgh and Atlanta systems, and it's a totally new LDL. It was originally scheduled to go out overnight Monday/early Tuesday AM, but was pushed back due to technical difficulties (unknown to me at this time). It was pushed through successfully early this morning.

About the LDL... it's totally different, in a good way (unless you're expecting another XL-esque transparent LDL). It's blue, and will match the new TWC-HD style. There is no set launch date yet, and I highly doubt it will launch June 2.

Three other HUGE changes to this LDL are:
1) Interstate font goes bye-bye, to match the HD look I assume.
2) The LDL will have the capability to show conditions for 3 cities with larges DMAs/viewership areas.
3) Traffic incidents will now be shown on the LDL. I'm pretty sure the whole incident doesn't show, but rather an abbreviated version (Ie: Incident, I-376 Pkwy East at Blvd of the Allies [what shows on the heading line of the incidents page]).

No, there is no other graphic update to the domestic IS.

The only other change with this release is a bug fix for the wx bulletins screen, where occasionally, the old screen would briefly show before the new one.

Yes the warning bars have changed too, but I have no previews of them, and like I said, have yet to see the LDL in action. So I have no idea what they look like, but I'd imagine they're very similar.

For TWCClassics members... remember when I asked you to vote on whether or not you wanted more watches shown on the LDL, as Tornado and Severe Tstm Watches already do? This is why... this LDL has the capability to show more watches. The specifics are currently unknown, except Flood/Flash Flood watches will be shown. Others may come in the future.

I have not seen this in person yet, as I'm not home, and won't be til late tomorrow night. I'll *try* to get a pic or two then, unless megamanfan  can get them now? Until that point, here are the original mock ups straight out of the TWC Creative Dept. Enjoy. :)


 

I like the ESPN BottomLine feel to this LDL upgrade...and it looks like a little XL is coming back font-wise. Can't wait to see them when they roll out Nationally!
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2008, 03:22:37 PM »
They look great! So they will be on all STARs on June 2nd?
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2008, 03:29:27 PM »
Quote from: Victor on May 30, 2008, 03:22:37 PM
They look great! So they will be on all STARs on June 2nd?
Can you not read? I already stated that answer.

Quote from: NYCTWCjunkie on May 30, 2008, 02:20:00 AM
Sorry I didn't get to vote, Tyler. Thanks very much for sharing your mock-ups!  Wow, those are great upgrades! Cannot wait to see it for real in the future.
Those aren't mocks by me... those are the official mocks out of the TWC Art Dept. :yes:
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Re: IS LDL
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2008, 03:57:01 PM »
Quote from: Tyler on May 30, 2008, 03:29:27 PM
Quote from: Victor on May 30, 2008, 03:22:37 PM
They look great! So they will be on all STARs on June 2nd?
Can you not read? I already stated that answer.

Quote from: NYCTWCjunkie on May 30, 2008, 02:20:00 AM
Sorry I didn't get to vote, Tyler. Thanks very much for sharing your mock-ups!  Wow, those are great upgrades! Cannot wait to see it for real in the future.
Those aren't mocks by me... those are the official mocks out of the TWC Art Dept. :yes:

I think we know the answer to that question Tyler.  :P
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