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Messages - brandonmahaffey85

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: New to TWC
« on: December 04, 2013, 09:24:21 AM »
Blah, more "big names" to add to their lineup just to broaden their advertising and casual attention.

Could someone also change the topic title to make it more descriptive? Someone had to tell me about this story off-site. I never would have thought to check this topic.

LOL I did the title like that on purpose. It's like one of those teasers you see on the news. It grabs your attention. LOL  :D

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OCMs & Personalities / New to TWC
« on: December 02, 2013, 10:40:46 AM »
An inside source at TWC told me that Good Morning America Weather Anchor Sam Champion is leaving GMA and heading over to The Weather Channel! I have always liked Sam Champion he presents his weather forecast very good! I'm glad to see he is coming to TWC!!!! Stay tuned for more info...  :dance:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 14, 2013, 12:19:31 AM »
I know this May sound harsh but I got to say I absolutely hate these changes to The Weather Channel. 

First off I hate the schedule changes. I want weather after 2pm on weekends and later in the evening on weekdays.

2nd I don't like the new graphs/maps at all they look so cheap looking,they looked like they were designed by a bunch of high schoolers in a power point class.

3rd When severe weather breaks out in parts of the country only there going to get break ins what Bullsh-- I want to see the coverage also and not stupid non weather related programming..

4th I don't like the new local on the 8's.

5th. Really don't like that every show after Morning Rush is named WCL. So much for the shows having a different identity with anchor changes.

I see that the weather channel on there facebook page wanted to hear viewers feedback and respond to comments but they never do answer questions on the negative questions or comments that were posted.
Thank god for weather app on my phone this was the final straw for me when it comes to watching the weather channel.

Wonder when we will about the layoffs coming cause it's going to happen.

Bitter party of one your table is now ready....LMAO  :rofl2:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 12, 2013, 02:03:24 PM »
Another funny "Hello Message" said "Tallahassee, Nobody puts Cantore in a corner"  :thrilled:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 12, 2013, 11:22:47 AM »
HAHAHA Funny saying from the start of the LOT8's in Tallahassee, FL. It said "Tallahassee, You being a weather geek is kind of a big deal." LMAO  :rofl2:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 12, 2013, 11:06:30 AM »
I'm pretty impressed by the new graphics. Very clean and modern.

Verizon FiOS on Long Island is not letterboxing the SD feed. I was hoping they would.

I'm not a huge fan of the Local on the 8s music... It's too bland and repetitive and easy to get tired of if you watch for a half hour or so. And I don't like the "welcome" text at the beginning... Here's a sample:

New York City, you did something to your hair, right?
New York City, we're from the future. (Not really, but we can predict it.)
New York City, now you can break the ice.
New York City, by the way, how'd that meeting go?
New York City, forget pork bellies, we've got weather futures.
New York City, we got you.
New York City, that's a great color on you.
New York City, we're going to make you an offer you can't refuse.

On the bottom of the screen, I keep getting forecasts for New York City and Hartsdale (Westchester County). I'm on Long Island. I think I used to get the NYC and Islip forecasts, which made more sense.

Can't make everyone happy. There is always something someone will not like...LOL  :bleh:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 12, 2013, 11:02:02 AM »
I used to live in Cross City, FL and our cable head end had an XL. I'm curious to know what people with the XL are seeing? Do you guys see the new look of the locals or the old XL look?

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 12, 2013, 10:56:55 AM »
My thoughts on the changes it's definitely fast paced i love the addition of the cities next to the radar map plus the jokes near the time clock absolutely funny although i will miss the narrations that to me was the staple of TWC for many years love the colors on the radar weather bar graph perfect & it looks like the vocals have been pushed to the end segments after each story or forecast overall a solid A for me good job WC crew.

I seen on the TWC facebook page someone posted that they didn't like the new locals because of no vocals. TWC replied back and said "Vocals will be back! They are working on them to make them more informative and to read more weather to the viewer."

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 12, 2013, 09:27:39 AM »
Ok so now my final verdict on the new look! I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY like t a lot! The new IS and IS2 look awesome! By any chance does anyone know the name of the song that they keep playing over and over again during the LOT8's? I kinda like it. I also like it when the LOT8's first starts it says Good Morning and then something a little funny. Good job TWC!!!!! Well Done!!!!  :clap:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 11, 2013, 11:28:26 PM »
has it been determined if its just intellistar 2 that will update or will intellistar update too?

Good question! I'm wondering the same thing. I hope both STAR's change...

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 11, 2013, 11:27:31 PM »
My question is how are all of the Intellistars going change at once if they are at our cable headends? Is there some kind of button at the TWC HQ's they push and it sends the new GFX to the Intellistars all at once?
From what I understand and based on previous large-scale updates (August 15, 2005; October 23, 2007; June 2, 2008; and March 11, 2010), the update is downloaded by the STAR ahead of time and then TWC sends a reboot/reset command to the STAR a few minutes before the changeover is set to happen which triggers the change.

Good Information! Good to know!! Thanks  :biggrin:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 11, 2013, 11:11:17 PM »
My question is how are all of the Intellistars going change at once if they are at our cable headends? Is there some kind of button at the TWC HQ's they push and it sends the new GFX to the Intellistars all at once?

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 11, 2013, 11:28:14 AM »

With all the long form programming TWC has, do they really need a big set?

I'm surprised they are even getting a new studio.  The other one was pretty spiffy. 
 
I am also surprised they are updating the studio.  Going along with what Eric said, if they are increasing long-form, what is the purpose of even remodeling the studio?  However, I wonder if they are trying to confine the studio to a smaller space now, and they will be filling the excess space with something else we don’t know about yet?

Many of you seem confused as to why they would do a face lift to the set if there's a decrease in air time, and I get it.  But here's a question:  why do local television stations change their sets when they have less than 7 hours (give or take) of news broadcasting each day?

I compare it to that.  Always room for a face lift/image rebrand.

You bring up a good point, Andy.  Perhaps they are filling excess space with something else, whether it's behind the scenes stuff or stuff we'll see eventually.

And I'm going to stick with what I said earlier...these pictures are underwhelming (in my opinion).  Very anxious for the final result tomorrow!


I agree with everything you said! Everyone does seem confused on why they changed their set. But your right! I know my local station changes their set often when they don't even need to and being only on the air for less than 7 hours a day. Your also right when saying the pictures are underwhelming. I can't wait to see the final product tomorrow. I'm so excited!!!! :biggrin:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 11, 2013, 12:15:31 AM »
@factoryjones: #newweather Club TWC #iaot @freddyflaxman @daveclark http://t.co/5T8fNXfyPc       Looks like a platform or something a desk could be put on!


That's really an awesome platform. Looks like a lot of LED's. I'm thinking the anchor desk is going on there. And if you look closely in the picture you can see the new Graphic for Winter Storm Central.... I like it already!!!!  :dance:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 11, 2013, 12:10:45 AM »
I asked david clark what time it will all debut on tuesday ..





Could you also ask him if the IntelliStars are going to change to the new look as well for the Local Forecasts in the morning? LOL

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