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Local Forecast / Re: Local weather id
« on: June 08, 2008, 11:31:55 AM »
The Local Weather ID is just that, your IntelliSTAR's identity, and it's housed at your local cable company.

Example: the 3 former IntelliSTARs in DFW:

Addison: #22106
Irving: #22107
Lewisville: #22110

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Nice list of songs there!

I wonder why TWC retitled them?
Even more why did TWC retitle them as "n/a".

Patrick Yandall's songs are available in itunes, Rhapsody, CD Baby, MySpace Snocap, amazon.com you name it! Same goes for Doug markley
Exactly. Just over a month ago, I've heard "From The Ashes" by Patrick Yandall on my custom internet station.

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Nice list of songs there!

I wonder why TWC retitled them?

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Billy's Artwork
« on: June 06, 2008, 11:00:34 PM »
Billy, you've outdone yourself yet again!! :twothumbs:

Oh, is there any way you can create a blank version of the LDL Blue bar, as well as your version of the warning crawls?

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Local Forecast / Re: IS LDL
« on: June 02, 2008, 10:17:53 PM »
I'm just going to guess that my IS is having problems, because there is still no sign of anything and it's been this way all day.  I think that it's just a problem that is yet to be resolved.
Are you subscribed to Verizon FiOS TV? Because it's gonna be a few months before the new changes take effect, like what they did with the recent IntelliStar updates and the weather icons.

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Local Forecast / Re: IS LDL
« on: May 30, 2008, 11:06:03 AM »
Since the LDL has been introduced in Pittsburgh and Atlanta as beta, I can now reveal a bit if info.

As previously mentioned, its being tested on select Pittsburgh and Atlanta systems, and it's a totally new LDL. It was originally scheduled to go out overnight Monday/early Tuesday AM, but was pushed back due to technical difficulties (unknown to me at this time). It was pushed through successfully early this morning.

About the LDL... it's totally different, in a good way (unless you're expecting another XL-esque transparent LDL). It's blue, and will match the new TWC-HD style. There is no set launch date yet, and I highly doubt it will launch June 2.

Three other HUGE changes to this LDL are:
1) Interstate font goes bye-bye, to match the HD look I assume.
2) The LDL will have the capability to show conditions for 3 cities with larges DMAs/viewership areas.
3) Traffic incidents will now be shown on the LDL. I'm pretty sure the whole incident doesn't show, but rather an abbreviated version (Ie: Incident, I-376 Pkwy East at Blvd of the Allies [what shows on the heading line of the incidents page]).

No, there is no other graphic update to the domestic IS.

The only other change with this release is a bug fix for the wx bulletins screen, where occasionally, the old screen would briefly show before the new one.

Yes the warning bars have changed too, but I have no previews of them, and like I said, have yet to see the LDL in action. So I have no idea what they look like, but I'd imagine they're very similar.

For TWCClassics members... remember when I asked you to vote on whether or not you wanted more watches shown on the LDL, as Tornado and Severe Tstm Watches already do? This is why... this LDL has the capability to show more watches. The specifics are currently unknown, except Flood/Flash Flood watches will be shown. Others may come in the future.

I have not seen this in person yet, as I'm not home, and won't be til late tomorrow night. I'll *try* to get a pic or two then, unless megamanfan  can get them now? Until that point, here are the original mock ups straight out of the TWC Creative Dept. Enjoy. :)


 

I like the ESPN BottomLine feel to this LDL upgrade...and it looks like a little XL is coming back font-wise. Can't wait to see them when they roll out Nationally!

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Michael's TWC Fan Art Portfolio
« on: May 28, 2008, 11:14:03 AM »
Here's another round of LDL Alerts
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Version 1:




Version 2:



1058
General Discussion / Re: What are you listening to?
« on: May 27, 2008, 11:11:00 PM »
Just Today:

A Beautiful Friendship - Duke Ellington
Caravan - Duke Ellington

Set Adrift On Memory Bliss - PM Dawn

Give It Away - Red Hot Chili Peppers

I Wish - Skee-Lo

Two Cool - Bryan Savage

Deception - Miles Davis

Rock The Boat - Hues Corporation

Walk Idiot Walk - The Hives
Two-Timing Touch And Broken Bones - The Hives

All Most Blues - Jeff Lorber

Jingling Baby - LL Cool J

Makes Me Wonder - Maroon 5

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Michael's TWC Fan Art Portfolio
« on: May 27, 2008, 10:40:42 AM »
Remember the Idea that popped in my head about the TWC logo transitioning to the warning icon(s) every few seconds while the LDL scrolls the bulletins? Well, just today, it's put on Photoshop.




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Local Forecast / Re: Rollout of HD-style maps on the satellite LF
« on: May 25, 2008, 12:17:09 AM »
Vic, it honestly looks like Arial Narrow.

It also looks like a combination of Arial Narrow, and Impact.
And it looks like it was the same font that was used on the WeatherStar XL 36-Hour Forecasts and the LDL scrolls.

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Local Forecast / Re: Rollout of HD-style maps on the satellite LF
« on: May 25, 2008, 12:10:52 AM »
Wow, TWC didn't ruin my favorite part of their LF! Now Thunder can still produce quality videos with pride!

Only nitpick is that the yellow coloring in the satellite imagery is awkward.
If only they hadn't made that change to Infrared on the Radar/Satellite segment...otherwise, I like the update!

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Michael's TWC Fan Art Portfolio
« on: May 24, 2008, 11:58:49 PM »
Here's the Advisory set:

DISCLAMER: All icons are original property of The National Weather Service. However, some of the modified icons are property of its creator Michael Raymond. They can be used freely, however, it is asked that you do not redistribute them. Thanks for your cooperation.
____________________________________________________________________________

Heat Advisory


Dense Fog Advisory


Frost/Freeze Advisory


Freezing Rain Advisory


Snow Advisory


Flood Advisory


Wind Advisory


Winter Weather Advisory

________________________________________________________________________

If there's any warnings, watches, and advisories I left out or if there's any comments and suggestions; feel free to post them. :)

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TWC Fan Art / Re: Michael's TWC Fan Art Portfolio
« on: May 24, 2008, 11:57:48 PM »
A local TV station in Dallas/Fort Worth had the idea of using weather icons that show "Warning" or "Watch" on them on the right top of the screen. Unfortunately it didn't work so well due to the fact that the affected counties are only scrolled on the bottom of the screen at 30 minute intervals. But why not resurrect them...my way? After gaining access to the entire NWS Icons set, I've decided to resurrect that idea of having icons that have "Warning", "Watch", or "Advisory" on them with the counties listed on the side.

Another idea that popped in my head is that what if we have the current TWC logo change to the said icons and back to the logo every 5 seconds when an alert is in effect for your area? That's gonna come in my art portfolio in a few days.

DISCLAMER: All icons are original property of The National Weather Service. However, some of the modified icons are property of its creator Michael Raymond. They can be used freely, however, it is asked that you do not redistribute them. Thanks for your cooperation.

I'll start off with the Warnings and Watches.
_________________________________________________________________________

Severe Thunderstorm


Tornado


Flash Flood


Tropical Storm/Hurricane


Winter Storm


Heavy Snow


Blizzard


Excessive Heat


Frost/Freeze


Ice Storm


Red Flag Warning


Fire Weather Watch


High Wind Warning

___________________________________________________________________________

The Advisory set will be posted in a few minutes.

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General Discussion / The Insanity Test
« on: May 22, 2008, 08:47:59 AM »
A Classic, but well worth posting.

Just take the simple test to see if you're LEGALLY INSANE!

Click here

I did well until the last 5 seconds. That counts, right?

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Weatherscan Discussion / Re: Weatherscan Topic
« on: May 20, 2008, 09:08:19 AM »
I'd say something about Weatherscan in my area, but since Time Warner took over Comcast in DFW, we no longer have it.

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