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New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: April 03, 2013, 04:20:47 PM »
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/weather-channel-planning-major-programming-technical-revamp-this-year_b173529

An interesting note from the TWC Upfront today,
"Aside from the programming, the biggest change viewers will see is the graphics packages, which are being redesigned to be consistent across all of the Weather Company platforms, including Weather.com and the Weather app. The new TV graphics bear a striking resemblance to the graphics found on the website and app. Local weather and information will always be on-screen, at least in the morning, when so many viewers tune in to the channel."

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2013, 04:28:57 PM »
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/weather-channel-planning-major-programming-technical-revamp-this-year_b173529

An interesting note from the TWC Upfront today,
"Aside from the programming, the biggest change viewers will see is the graphics packages, which are being redesigned to be consistent across all of the Weather Company platforms, including Weather.com and the Weather app. The new TV graphics bear a striking resemblance to the graphics found on the website and app. Local weather and information will always be on-screen, at least in the morning, when so many viewers tune in to the channel."


So basically TWC SD and HD is going to have an LDL upgrade?

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2013, 04:51:33 PM »
How many times have we been told this, only to have it turn out as a lie or something TWC doesn't feel is important enough to focus on? :rolleyes:

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2013, 05:16:19 PM »
It's best we take a wait-and-see approach here.  As Andy hinted, I can recall a few rumored graphics updates only to be shown minor tweaks if anything.  They're certainly due for a new overhaul just based on time alone with their current packages, but I won't believe it until I see it.

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2013, 06:21:55 PM »
Here's from the NYT

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For instance, there will be a revamping of the forecasts known as “Local on the 8s,” Mr. Clark said, and a customization of coverage so that while viewers in markets affected by severe local weather are watching coverage of that news, viewers in other, unaffected markets will be able to continue watching regular programming.

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2013, 06:52:34 PM »
Here's from the NYT

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For instance, there will be a revamping of the forecasts known as “Local on the 8s,” Mr. Clark said, and a customization of coverage so that while viewers in markets affected by severe local weather are watching coverage of that news, viewers in other, unaffected markets will be able to continue watching regular programming.



Simply put, the "dual feed." :P

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2013, 08:17:00 PM »
Here's from the NYT

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For instance, there will be a revamping of the forecasts known as “Local on the 8s,” Mr. Clark said, and a customization of coverage so that while viewers in markets affected by severe local weather are watching coverage of that news, viewers in other, unaffected markets will be able to continue watching regular programming.



Simply put, the "dual feed." :P

Whatever happened to it? Did they cancel the dual feed, because I remember them airing the feed earlier in 2010.

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2013, 08:17:57 PM »
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Local weather and information will always be on-screen

Looks like TWC is going to become like ESPN and Comcast SportsNet but with the LDL on 24/7.

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2013, 10:45:14 PM »
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Local weather and information will always be on-screen

Looks like TWC is going to become like ESPN and Comcast SportsNet but with the LDL on 24/7.

I'd call for your tongue to be cut out for saying such a thing... except that it's probably true.  :cry:

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2013, 11:48:37 PM »
Correct me if I'm wrong, but does a 24/7 LDL mean that the full-screen LOT8s will be eliminated?  :unsure:
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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2013, 11:52:11 PM »
Here's from the NYT

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For instance, there will be a revamping of the forecasts known as “Local on the 8s,” Mr. Clark said, and a customization of coverage so that while viewers in markets affected by severe local weather are watching coverage of that news, viewers in other, unaffected markets will be able to continue watching regular programming.



Simply put, the "dual feed." :P

Whatever happened to it? Did they cancel the dual feed, because I remember them airing the feed earlier in 2010.
IIRC, the dual-feed was discontinued when the live weather updates were introduced.
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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2013, 06:19:25 PM »
I found the information on TWC's Press Page

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Additionally, Clark announced a complete refresh of the network’s “Local on the 8s,” localized forecasts that appear every 10 minutes at :08, :18, :28, etc. The new “LOT8s” will feature on-camera meteorologists with more locally relevant forecasts.


RIP Localonthe8s  <_<

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2013, 06:21:19 PM »
I found the information on TWC's Press Page

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Additionally, Clark announced a complete refresh of the network’s “Local on the 8s,” localized forecasts that appear every 10 minutes at :08, :18, :28, etc. The new “LOT8s” will feature on-camera meteorologists with more locally relevant forecasts.


RIP Localonthe8s  <_<

IF it happens, which we don't know yet until we see it. The death of the local forecasts was bound to happen. Wasn't it just a few years ago that we believed TWC would cease to exist without LOT8s? Well, with the novelty of phones and the internet, there isn't much use for LOT8s anymore.

Just terrible to see what a waste the IS2 has become due to this. at least it means no more vocals

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2013, 06:34:59 PM »
I found the information on TWC's Press Page

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Additionally, Clark announced a complete refresh of the network’s “Local on the 8s,” localized forecasts that appear every 10 minutes at :08, :18, :28, etc. The new “LOT8s” will feature on-camera meteorologists with more locally relevant forecasts.


RIP Localonthe8s  <_<


Who knows, the way they phrased it, especially "more relevant forecasts", makes me immediately think of this. Maybe they're bringing this back with some changes?

Expanded Local on the 8s

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Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2013, 06:50:15 PM »
What does this mean?  The only actual meteorologist-on-camera-talking-about-weather segments will be these new meteorologist-hosted "Local on the 8s," and the rest of TWC's programming day will be longform that's barely related to weather in the first place?!?! :club: