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Everything Else TWC / Re: New Graphics for all shows - First Outlook now with two anchors for all hours

« on: June 02, 2008, 09:09:37 AM »

I think I can definitely say that there's less lightning on the left HD wall.  You can tell by the way Marshall's face darkens as he looks toward the monitor vs directly to the camera.  Also, when compared to Heather's.

Also, has anyone pointed out yet that the OCMs have only been standing on the right side of the wall since the YWT broadcast began and do not move to the left?  It looks like they don't have a monitor on the right side to look at.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: New Graphics for all shows - First Outlook now with two anchors for all hours

« on: June 02, 2008, 08:19:55 AM »

Yes, SD until Cox decides to carry the HD feed in my area.  Regardless of it being part of the studio, I still find them out of place.  Anyway, let's enjoy the new HD studio.  Can we call it...the new Weather Channel...

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Everything Else TWC / Re: New Graphics for all shows - First Outlook now with two anchors for all hours

« on: June 02, 2008, 08:11:11 AM »

It looks like Heather's side of the wall, that is the right side of the wall, looks more opaque than Marshall's.  Maybe there is more lightning on the right side of the studio that reflects more.

Now, earlier I mentioned about the black bars on the top and bottom of the maps.  What's its purpose?  Does anyone find it annoying?  I do.  I'm all for less clutter on the screen.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: New Graphics for all shows - First Outlook now with two anchors for all hours

« on: June 02, 2008, 07:40:01 AM »

I'm going to have start by saying I love the new graphics and HD studio.  Kudos to TWC for getting it right!  The music I'll have to get used to.  So far, it seems more mellow than previous music packages.

Now...I have a big complaint.  The FONTS in most of their segments, especially when they're standing in the HD wall are incredibly SMALL and I'm watching using a 37" HDTV.  I can't imagine what it'll be like on a smaller TV. I'm hoping they'll notice this and correct it soon.  It'll be sad to lose viewers simply because they can't read the screen!

On another note, I'm starting to miss the segments where the OCMS were on an actual chroma key wall simply because even when it is in HD now, it's NOT the same SHARP clarity and INTENSE color behind the OCM as it was earlier.  IMO, It looks kind of opaque when compared to the map-only segments, for example.

Is it only me or is there a black bar on top and bottom of the maps on the HD wall?  If so, I would appreciate they zoom the camera in, so we can appreciate the maps better.  Maybe that'll fix the font issue.

All in all, it is an exciting time at TWC...

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OCMs & Personalities / Re: Theory regarding the recent OCM realignments

« on: May 09, 2008, 09:10:26 PM »

I could understand where you are coming from, but if that were really the case, then we would be seeing ALL opposite-sex pairings dissolving.  Of course, that is not the case judging by Evening Edition (flirtatious Alexandra), Your Weather Today (lots of chemistry) and other shows.

Good theory, though.

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Everything Else TWC / Changes in First Outlook come Monday...

« on: March 28, 2008, 10:46:46 AM »

Did anyone watch the last part of First Outlook this morning?  Kim Perez ended the show by saying that this is the last time they'll be broadcasting First Outlook from that set/studio.  She said something along the lines of: "We'll be broadcasting from somewhere else."  "I'm sure you'll like it over there as well." 

This is VERY interesting information.  Could we be possibly looking at First Outlook being the first show being broadcast from the the new Weather Channel HD building?

Post away with your comments and start programming those DVRs!!!!