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markmcm@tvark

APFS: Afternoon Programmes Follow Shortly Discussion

Aaah the APFS Network, which was succeeded by 6NET - which I had high hopes for. Alas, the bar was set too high and it quickly disappeared...

http://www.mcmweb.co.uk/6net.jpg
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markmcm@tvark

APFS: Afternoon Programmes Follow Shortly Discussion

Billy H, thanks for sharing your memories of APFS. I'm so pleased the site is fondly remembered after all this time - is it 14 years already?! The concept of the site was to build a community of like-minded creatives and allow them an outlet to showcase their designs - and to interact with others for ideas, critiques and assistance. APFS was very-much 'of it's time' and I'm not sure if the original concept would still work now. Like everything, the internet has moved on. I imagine any reboot would probably have to be video-heavy. Not everyone has access to the sort of resources required to create such work.
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markmcm@tvark

TV ARK: Returns Jan 2020

Bail posted:
I go to any other pres site, I click a video, it plays, on the same page in the same window with the other content still there, no silly gif, no barriers. Thats what I'd love TVArk to be like!


In that case maybe you should just stick to those other pres sites and leave the rest of us to enjoy the new TVARK Wink
natwel27 and james-2001 gave kudos
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markmcm@tvark

TV ARK: Returns Jan 2020

To reiterate the message on the TVARK home page:

TVARK is currently in "Beta". This means we are continuously refining functionality, adding additional features and improving the experience. As with most Beta websites, there's likely to be some issues for example screen display and general functionality. As we continue to refine the site issues will be resolved.
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markmcm@tvark

Granada after 1968 MKII

The font is Stymie Bold Italic, which was the same font Granada used on their original ident.
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markmcm@tvark

Granada after 1968 MKII

Thanks. I agree that the design itself is incredibly primitive, but remember this is the exact type of presentation Granada were using to top and tail their shows in the early 1960s - and yes, that includes the awfully-rendered map of GB!
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markmcm@tvark

Granada after 1968 MKII

I think this is what Ne1L C was trying to achieve, on another thread...

http://www.mcmweb.co.uk/yorkshire_granada.png

Can't beat a bit of old-fashioned presentation - even if it is a mock! Wink
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markmcm@tvark

Twitter (and other social media) Gold Thread

JAS84 posted:
Surprising colour scheme. Thought it would have yellow, not green. After all, that's what colour both Yorkshire and Tyne Tees's logos were.

Yes, very colourful! This was slapped over the top of the YTV ident (possibly for international export purposes). Here's the accompanying endcap:

http://www.mcmweb.co.uk/tridenttvendcap.jpg
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markmcm@tvark

Twitter (and other social media) Gold Thread

The mock Trident TV 2 ident is an interesting concept, using the chevron. The actual Trident TV logo looked like this...

http://www.mcmweb.co.uk/tridenttv.jpg
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markmcm@tvark

TV ARK: Returns Jan 2020

dominicmgm posted:

Also, that Teletext emulator looks promising


That's SPARK - TVARK's very own teletext service Smile What would you like to see featured on SPARK? Ideas please!
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markmcm@tvark

TV ARK: Returns Jan 2020

Larry the Loafer posted:
But if 12,290 videos have been recaptured, surely that can't mean over 40,000 videos are either new or were already in good enough quality?

We will continue to replace LQ clips with HQ copies moving forward. It's a time-consuming process, but you won't be disappointed. Our HQ clips look amazing!


Inspector Sands posted:
As they would have been broadcast at 25fps does that mean they're all double speed? Confused Laughing

Smile Erm, no!
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markmcm@tvark

TV ARK: Returns Jan 2020

We've moved to our new domain www.tvark.org

http://www.markmcm.co.uk/tvarkorg.jpg
Last edited by markmcm@tvark on 28 August 2018 9:14pm