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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 11, 2013, 06:54:55 PM »

The video showing the OCM during the Local On The 8's is what they do already during long form just updated for the new graphics.

I'm ok with remodeled studio not making use of the full space. The area on the side with the small desk was not used that much and the lighting was not good.
I'm guessing they are still going to use the space to the right of the green screen.

Here is Kelly at the video windows,
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1399668_10152014217034390_1366367283_o.jpg

Kim in the new studio, https://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/541774_10153486180500724_521571854_n.jpg

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 11, 2013, 03:22:39 PM »

Is there ANY chance that they will be doing live weather after 8pm weekdays and 2pm weekends? Or do we pretty much have concrete info that that is the new schedule. I guess I'm just kinda hoping maybe they are gonna make Sunday afternoons and evenings all reality shows with that latest press release and focus more on weather the other days. But I know that's not likely at all and very wishful thinking. Just seems like they are going to try to incorporate more weather related shows.

No. They are only going live after 8pm weekdays and 2pm weekends to cover sever weather and OCMs have already shifted time slots.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 11, 2013, 01:42:31 PM »

"We are getting back to our roots as a company," said David Clark, president, Weather Channel. "We wanted to get back to the core idea that this is a place where people get the weather."

"Mr. Clark said the network had been missing opportunities to capture passion around the weather. It deviated a bit from its core mission in 2010, when it ramped up its reality TV programming and reduced its coverage of the weather. While it will continue to air shows like "Coast Guard Alaska," which follows Coast Guard members as they train and work, the network is adding science-driven, weather-centric, long-form documentaries on Sunday nights under the label "Natural Drama." "

That's funny. They are still airing junk like Prospectors that has nothing to do with weather and they cut back on the live hours for more taped programming just like they did in 2010.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 10, 2013, 07:59:10 PM »

More people are figuring out that TWC no longer does live shows after 2pm on weekends and they are not happy.
Again I can understand getting rid of the 10pm and 1am shows but there is no excuse for having nothing after 2pm on weekends.
It's ironic MSNBC used to go to tape at 12pm on weekends as they cut the live hours and then eventually changed that are are now live to 5pm.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 10, 2013, 02:47:29 AM »

Maybe they wanted to be on tape so they could fishing up work on the studio remodel and test the new graphics?

Another update on the OCM's shift changes,
"Alexandra Wilson November 8
Last night with the Weather Center Live Crew! I'm headed back to mornings for a while - but first, I'll be off next week to celebrate my birthday (it's the Big 3-0)! Hope you have a great weekend, too!"

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 09, 2013, 08:31:44 PM »

Here's a response from Kim on FB about her new schedule, "I will still be seen during the week 7-8pm during the week and part of the local severe weather team on weekends and after 8pm."

I'm guessing "the local severe weather team on weekends and after 8pm" means that if there is a severe storm in a regional area after 8pm weekdays or 2pm weekends that TWC goes live to those areas on a alternate feed while everyone else stays on long form.
I hope this alternate feed does not require the IS2 to switch it on because my cable system does not have the IS2.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 09, 2013, 04:25:18 PM »

From the 360 photo posted, http://360.io/77WuQp,  it seems like that desk is the main desk and is going to always have the video wall behind it. There is going to be a side desk to right for the experts and guests.

I've not seen any changes to the left and right side walls and wonder if they are going to stay that way?
The area to the right of the green screen with the tropical background seems to have not changed.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 09, 2013, 04:07:22 PM »

Has TWC made any official comments on the new schedule starting on the 12th and the reason for the reduction of live hours and or has anyone written about them?
It started today as WCL is not on at 4pm or 7pm. They are still doing live shows at 10pm and 1am this weekend.

I can understand not doing shows at 10pm and 1am but I still think they are making a mistake having no live shows after 2pm on weekends.

Getting back on topic.
Kelly posted a photo on Friday and the large circular thing to the left of the video wall is going to display video.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1412805_10152007458574390_1184132175_o.jpg

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 06, 2013, 10:11:38 PM »

Paul posted two photos of the studio this afternoon.

The video wall area now has wood walls and floors. To the left there is a giant circular thing that I'm guessing might project video or be able to change colors.
To the right of of the video wall it is a wall with LCD screens that are going to be video windows like the NBC stations use behind the anchors.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/914045_10151975357718641_177474599_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1397743_10151975425393641_545439085_o.jpg

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 06, 2013, 01:26:53 PM »

I'm guessing they might be taking down the tropical storm backgrounds from the GFC walls.
Kinda odd for them to be covering winter storms with images of hurricanes and palm trees in the background on the walls.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 04, 2013, 10:57:26 AM »

Yes I get that but you also need to remember CNN is doing live news on weekends when HLN is not as are other news channels.
For TV weather there are no alternatives for national live weather forecasts on cable TV.
I really hope they do reconsider the weekend schedule after people keep asking them where the live shows are when the new weekend schedule starts in 2 weeks.
At least this coming weekend WLC is on at 10pm and 1am.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 04, 2013, 03:08:33 AM »

For me the new studio is over shadowed by being on tape 2pm-4am on weekends.
I'm not expecting them to be live 24/7 but no live shows for 14 hours is to much.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 03, 2013, 12:11:33 PM »

Where is this survey you're talking about? Which OCM's have they hired? I haven't heard about any new on-camera people although it does appear as though TWC has openings  for an associate producer and ticker producers for live programming.

http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser-jobs?c=tnnav

TWC has a survey panel called The Front. You can sign up here https://www.thefrontpanel.com
That is where they had the survey on OCMs.

You mean they would hire the OCMs back if the poll indicated to do so (and they actually listened to their own poll)?  What if those OCMs don't even want to come back (i.e. they already have new jobs)?  It's a noble thought, but unrealistic.  I'm sorry, but I'm beginning to think TWC doesn't have it together.

This is why I don't get the purpose of the survey questions.
What are their plans if the two women not working for TWC rank hire than the two working for TWC?

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC

« on: November 03, 2013, 04:41:17 AM »

This is just great, TWC is going to use the new "Weather All The Time" Graphics as an excuse to get rid of Weather Center at 10pm and 1am weekdays and 4pm, 7pm, 10pm and 1am weekends because you are always going to have weather information on the screen? Sorry that's not going to work.

There is no way TWC can have no live weather shows 2pm-4am weekends.
Not to mention how many time can they air the same old show episodes over and over again?

I also don't like that they are doing a survey asking about two OCMs not currently with TWC and two currently with TWC and asking if them being on would make you watch more, less or no change then asking to rank then 1 to 4.
Makes me wonder what they are planning with the current OCMs and why they would need two more if they are doing less live shows.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion

« on: October 31, 2013, 01:38:22 PM »

Nick just said TWC is going to be live all afternoon into the evening due to the severe weather.