New Graphics coming to TWC

[TWCJim]

Astoria, Oregon:

TWC Weather All the Time Local on the 8's- Astoria, OR- Nov. 12, 2013- 1:38AM PST

I'm still seeing the national feed on my HD channel, as my cable headend still does not have an IS2 unit installed yet. 

[Localonthe8s]

For those curious, here's the satellite feed. Oddly enough, the DirecTV LF started to cue in again later on in the morning. 


Relaunch Debut

TWC Weather Channel Weather All the Time Debut (w/ Satellite LOT8s)

LOT8s

Weather Channel New Satellite Local Forecast 11/12/13 4:18 AM - " Weather All The Time"

[mightynine]

The music really doesn't work during a forecast - it's just not long enough.  Felt like it looped way too much during the 7-Day Forecast that I just watched.

[beanboy89]

I know I'm being really nitpicky here, but the temperature trend line on the IS daypart forecast is really jaggy and not antialiased. It bothers me.

[wxmediafan]

I don't think we should expect a perfect launch.  There is sure to be plenty of kinks to work out (i.e. jaggy temperature line).  Overall, it hasn't been a bad transition.

What's everyone's take on the new weather icons?  I forgot to mention those.  Yes, they're simple, but I'd like them to be a tad more realistic.  But, that's just me.

And back to Local on the 8s.  SAT and SUN are not outlined in black.  Instead of not having them highlighted, perhaps they'd be able to have them a lighter shade of black or something.  It just looks too out of place, in my opinion.

[micvachon]

I don't think we should expect a perfect launch.  There is sure to be plenty of kinks to work out (i.e. jaggy temperature line).  Overall, it hasn't been a bad transition.

What's everyone's take on the new weather icons?  I forgot to mention those.  Yes, they're simple, but I'd like them to be a tad more realistic.  But, that's just me.

And back to Local on the 8s.  SAT and SUN are not outlined in black.  Instead of not having them highlighted, perhaps they'd be able to have them a lighter shade of black or something.  It just looks too out of place, in my opinion.

I think they are great for the purpose they serve and the way they fit in the the rest of the graphics. However my all time favorite icons used were barely ever used... they were the ones that were used I think for a couple weeks on "Abrams and Bettes" years ago. They were really realistic and simple too. I wish I could find video of them but they were only used for such a small time I can't find them.

[IceManNYR]

For me the studio is to darkly lit and does not have a warm and inviting feel.
They need more light for the desk area and the green screen area is to dark for the OCMs.
Hopefully at least the green screen lighting is fixed for 5pm.
And I have to say it once again,
THE MUSIC DURING THE FORECAST SEGMENTS HAS TO OR I'LL GET MY WEATHER ELSEWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TWC is responding to complaints and questions on their FB page.
Hopefully enough people complain about the music during the forecast segments and they stop it tonight or Wednesday.

[Charismatic Applesauce]

I'm really liking the hello text. Some more:
Free refills for every forecast.
Food. Sleep. Weather.
Wait for it… Wait for it…
Every stratocumulus has a silver lining.
Around here, this is great first date material.
Keep your friends close and your weather closer.

[SamRichardson92]

I have family in the plains.. and it's going to be wierd.. so are they not going to show tornado coverage in SC if there are tornadoes in OK??

[yourweathertoday]

Sorry to keep complaining, Vivian Brown was just on and the background music was so loud you could barely make out her forecast.

Okay, this is maybe the 5th or 6th time you've mentioned this. We get it. Whining about it more won't change anything. Let's wait and see what happens.

[SamRichardson92]

 

Let's just see what happens

[toxictwister00]

I'm probably in the minority, but I didn't/don't mind the background music during the live programming at all. As long as it's kept at a soft volume level.

[SamRichardson92]

I'm probably in the minority, but I didn't/don't mind the background music during the live programming at all. As long as it's kept at a soft volume level.

A.G.R.E.E!  

[WeatherWitness]

OK, I know this reply is going to get buried in about 20 others, but let me give some of my observations as I was able to sit down for awhile and watch.

First, I noticed that the LOT8s for the SD and HD feed are actually slightly different!   For example, the "IS2" did not give an hourly forecast whereas the SD one did.  I guess this would make sense if they are still running on two different platforms (IS and IS2).  Also, I know someone said they weren't seeing a Weather Bulletin, but I am for the Hard Freeze Warning which is in effect.  I am not, however, seeing a warning crawl, but I thought those were only for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods?

Second, as I said earlier, Jim's narration is still on the IS2.  The IS, however, has no narration.  I know this was mentioned as a bug to be fixed in the future; I'm assuming the IS in SD will probably have Jim's voice as well.

Third, also as I said earlier, COX is not letterboxing the SD feed.  Thus, there is not that right sidebar on the SD feed - just the lower bar.  I wish they would just go ahead and letterbox it.

Fourth, I guess TWC doesn't think OKC has a good sense of humor, because all I have seen on the welcome screen is "Hello Oklahoma City, This is Your Weather."

Fifth, as a major disclaimer, depending on your cable provider, they may choose to show a local commercial for your area only, thus disrupting WAAT.  For example, during the commercial break, an Oklahoma-specific AARP commercial showed.  Obviously, there is no way around this, as this is the cable provider's doing, but just thought I would let some of you know in case WAAT disappears for a commercial or two.

Overall, I think they have done a good job.  I just feel like the LOT8s goes WAY to fast.  Still one-minute locals I guess...

[IceManNYR]

Is the TWC logo going to stay black on the LOT8's? Seems odd it's not TWC blue.