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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 08, 2013, 10:22:14 AM »
It does look smaller, and that area where the video wall is has much "warmer" feeling to it.

BTW, did we ever find out what was in the mysterious "Fragile" box???

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 04, 2013, 12:36:03 AM »
Wow, I am going to miss the old look of the HD studio.  Oh well, can't wait to see what they have in store.  But they better get a move on if they want to finish this by next week!

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: November 01, 2013, 08:33:43 PM »
the TWC logo is no longer blue it's more of a green tint.

I'm sure all of you have seen the green TWC logo that they use for Earth Day and such.  I wonder if this new logo is one step closer to a permanent green logo.  I prefer green, anyway, so it wouldn't bother me.

I doubt it (and hope not).  The greenish color they use for "Green is Universal Week" is way too bright, IMO - like a lime green.  It needs to be toned down a little.  I, however, like the color used in the opener that was posted.  A nice little change from the typical dark blue.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: October 30, 2013, 11:38:27 AM »
Honestly, I would be surprised if TWC puts live programming in the afternoon long form slot.  I mean, who is watching the channel then?  Your average viewer is probably at work.  As far as cutting live programming after 8 pm, that really screws over west coast viewers, as live programming now ends at 5 pm pacific time.  However, I think TWC is going to try to compete with other networks by showing series in prime time.  "Catch a new episode of [whatever], weekdays at 9pm!"

Plus, as previously mentioned, if the 1 am WCL was a replay of the 10 pm hour, then what's the point?  BTW, it looks like the renamings have the word "Live" cut from the WC name.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: October 29, 2013, 01:09:35 PM »
TWC cutting more live programming from its schedule does not surprise me.  Unfortunately, the "Weather All the Time" will be coming at a price, with more of a loss of live programming.  This probably helps TWC save money, as they are not utilizing the studio as often.  However, viewers will still be getting weather 24/7, so no one can really say it's not justifiable.  Yes, I would rather see live programming, but in this day in age, it's just dwindling.  I am just curious how long-form will be formatted.  Remember TWC went from showing the LDL on long-form all the time then an L-Bar for the LOT8s, to the LDL only for a LOT8s.  Hopefully "Weather all the Time" really does mean weather all the time! :hammer:

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: October 28, 2013, 06:48:20 PM »
Ok I thought so. I only asked because I seen the video wall and the desk was in a different position.

Yeah, the center desk rotates 360 degrees, and it used to change position for different shows back in 2008 when the HD studio first launched.  For example, I think YWT and EE faced the video wall, PME and WV faced the former cityscape backdrop, and FO faced the map where the small desk is.  I haven't been paying attention much recently, but I don't think they do that anymore.

I'm really curious to see what this new "set" is going to be all about.  They seem to be making a lot of changes to the HD studio lately - it's (only) five years old, so I'm not really sure if these changes are necessary or not.

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Programming and Graphics / Re: New Graphics coming to TWC
« on: October 24, 2013, 09:35:29 PM »
I don't think this has been addressed with the whole Weather All the Time thing, but I hope they overhaul some of these outdated 2008 graphics they're still using on certain live programming. I know it's such a minor thing, but it really bugs me that there lacks uniformity nowadays.

Yeah, I think it's really time for a relaunch, which is what I feel this will be.  TWC has so many graphics packages floating around right now.  Granted, I know the average viewers couldn't care less how something looks (they just want their weather information), but I think uniformity is still important for a professional look, which sometimes I question if TWC even has.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion
« on: October 24, 2013, 09:32:35 PM »
Sorry for getting off topic here but I would like to post a link to this video I found on viemo.. it features a really cool remix of the Abrams And Bettes music from 2008 and 2009




Man, I miss those WC graphics. :(

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?
« on: October 19, 2013, 04:42:52 PM »
63°F Partly cloudy

OKC and Norman recorded their first FREEZE of the season this morning at 32°F. :brr:

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?
« on: October 17, 2013, 11:41:30 PM »
50°F Partly cloudy

The low was 39 degrees this morning.  Our first frost could come Saturday morning.

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Everything Else TWC / Re: New weather.com look
« on: October 07, 2013, 10:20:26 PM »
Is TWC just trying to make their stuff less user-friendly?  I don't understand.  It just seems like a bunch of stuff randomly placed.  I don't get it, and I suppose I never will. :no:

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Everything Else TWC / Re: General TWC Discussion
« on: October 07, 2013, 12:29:40 AM »
lusejo12: We already have a topic on the new graphics and quite a bit of discussion about it.  Please check here.  For consistency, let's try to keep all talk about the new graphics in that thread.  Thanks.

While channel surfing, I noticed Comcast has programming from 5am-5pm labeled as "Tropical Storm Karen Coverage". I doubt they'll stay on that long now that Karen ceases to exist.

EDIT: Actually they have the block labeled as such until 2am.
Whenever there's either a hurricane or tropical storm, TWC usually updates the program guides whenever necessary and labels the program guide as "Hurricane/Tropical Storm _________ Coverage" as the storm occurs. I recall seeing "Hurricane Jeanne Coverage" on TWC's program guide back in 2004 when Hurricane Jeanne was making landfall. TWC must of requested either Zap2it or Titan TV to update the listings.

Yeah, I remember seeing "Winter Storm Nemo" as a programming block when that winter storm hit.  However, with Tropical Storm Karen being a bust, I would presume they would cut their coverage short.

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Hurricane Central / Re: Tropical Storm Karen
« on: October 06, 2013, 12:47:46 AM »
Karen is no longer a tropical storm. Downgraded to a depression.


Wow, and it hasn't even made landfall yet.  Not only that, but Karen is now forecast to take a track more due eastward.  I guess this all has to do with the cold front that is currently marching across the country.


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General Discussion / Re: Gas prices in your area
« on: October 06, 2013, 12:41:55 AM »
$2.90 is the cheapest I've seen here.  Interesting, actually, because I thought the government shutdown would have caused the prices to skyrocket.

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General Weather Chat / Re: What's the weather in your area?
« on: October 05, 2013, 12:45:06 PM »
55°F Partly cloudy

Strong cold front moved through overnight.

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