A few have emailed me, and I’ve read that NBC owned and operated stations have been seen changing their graphics to a new package. The current WTVJ graphics are a version of what WNBC in New York City have and they’re …. well shall we say not so good looking. I haven’t asked but I’ll guess by November sweeps WTVJ will be on their 3rd graphics package since 2003
During hurricane Katrina’s coverage on CNN; they did a split screen showing and affiliate coverage, there was WPMI (NBC 15, Mobile,Alabama), they had these ugly looking WNBC graphics, TVJ i think does a better job than this one, check their website: wpmi.com
They might go with a new package arthouse (inhouse company for NBC) rolled out for other NBC O&Os.. I’m not very fond of Pyburn (what WTVJ/WNBC uses now)
I wonder how LA’s KNBC golden 4 logo would look w/ WNBC’s graphics, or Chicago’s NBC 5 or even worse San Diego’s NBC 7/39.
NBC6 WTVJ uses the 2003 circa WNBC package, also used by Telemundo in LA.
The WNBC package is actually much more elegantly executed than TVJ’s version.
Yes Chris, I absolutely agree with that.
I remember thinking that RIGHT after TVJ initiated the same package.
It simply looks fancier on WNBC. I absolutely hate it on TVJ however
I got excited, I was expecting the announcement of a studio facelift.
The graphics many of the other NBC O&Os are worse, so watch out. Check out nbc10.com (philly). UGLY.
Hey!! That is GREAT!!! I’m really excited since I love TVJ… just not the grafics. Any work on how long it will take to get them on air??
To Frank- Wow, that channels on air graphics look A LOT like tvjs… we need some independence!!
Admin, your source is correct..WTVJ is planning a major graphics overhaul, new opening, theme music and will be rebranding as NBC NewsChannel 6 by November sweeps. I am very excited for the news plans for our station!
What? are you serious? NBC NewsChannel 6? that’s pure WNBC…(NewsChannel 4), i won’t be surprise if they beging calling it like this: The Tri-County area News Channel, like WNBC (The Tri-State area News Channel), come on man! and music change ‘cuz i love NBC News Now theme Music, i think it fits well to the station, but i missed the the old opening from late 90’s early 2000’s
Uh, one more thing i have to agree w/ Dean, we need more independence like SVN.
Oh my god…. am I going blind?!?!… NewsChannel 6?!? NBC News Now needs retiring… They should try out NBC – New Generation which just debuted on WNCN-17 by Gari Communications. Also, the set…. should be torn down… burnt down… Because it’s just getting plain old.
TVJ’s last set in the old building was far prettier than the current one, even if the rest of the building left a lot to be desired. The graphics that accompanied that set were also much nicer than the 3 versions that have aired since the move.
Lol, I can’t remember the old set… at all… I guess I didn’t watch the news as much then. Anyone have any screenshots of it?
I agree the graphics on the set need updating, but the set, as a whole is actually quite nice. Perhaps they can make use of a few more monitors this time around.
I have a sales flyer from BDI (Broadcast Design International) who designed and constructed their previous set. The headline on it says: Versatile Venues. If I can find it, I’ll scan it and send it to the admin for posting. The current set at WTVJ is an FX Group set. Of all of their work, it is one of the few that you can’t look at and say: Yep, FX Group built that. So don’t complain too much. Besides, design and construction wise, it’s the nicest set in SoFla. I really enjoy WFOR’s set, but it’s almost entirely built of monitors, so it’s hard for it to score points for intricate construction.
Well I hate to burst your bubble regarding KNBC in LA. I live in LA and KNBC changed their graphics package, but left the theme music. It looks worse than what they had which was a variation on Chicago’s NBC 5. The gold 4 is still there, however on some promos and billboard ads NBC 4 is shown with a white 4 (like WNBC). However since KCBS cancelled their 4 p.m. news for Dr. Phil (they actually moved the newscast to sister station KCAL) I have avoided them. Like in Miami FOX RULES!!!!!!! KTTV is #1 at 10 p.m.
Wait a minute… NBC 10’s new gfx are gorgeous… especially compared to the NBC O&O Look A (most stations) and Look B (NYC & Miami). I was really impressed! I really hope they do all this upgrading; it really needs it. NewsChannel 6? Interesting outlook. I will definitely be checking with my friends at TVJ to find out more about this…
I agree with frank. I loved the theme music of the late 1990’s. NBC 6, for the past several changes have a short intro to the newscast. I just hope they progress forward, cause tvj has the capabilities for it. Also, will the “NewsChannel” 6’s graphics be similar to the new gfx of the Today Show?