The traditional symbols have been used with the last 5 or so graphics systems, there's no reason why they couldn't be use with the new one. And I suspect they will.
From what I've seen of the new graphics (just plain maps) they look great
I'm not convinced that 'real' looking clouds and rain are actually as good as big, clear symbols. Sunshine especially is much more difficult to represent as a real-looking entity. I'll reserve judgement until the final product is revealed, but let's hope that we don't end up with something as unclear as Sky News' graphics. (Actually that's probably not possible).
On the plus side, I can't wait to see Dan Corbett presenting a fly-through forecast! Imagine the fun he'll have!
Also, does anyone know if the new technology's being rolled out for regional forecasts as well?
CNN International - and all American weather presentation - has to be the most complicated load of dross on television.
Thats your opinion. American meteorologists are far learned than the simple weather presenters found on British television. Most channels in the US wont hire staff if they are not schooled metorologists. Their role is more complicated that simply calling up the MET Office and asking what the weather is doing and throwing together a couple of maps.
This new direction the BBC is going as far their weather presentation goes is a good thing. Hopefully they will install local radars in the regions so people can keep track of the rain instead of being told the vague statement "Spotty showers and thunderstorms". What a load of rubbish!
The only rubbish round here is you. The "simple weather presenters" at the BBC also happen to do the forecasting themselves. I can't speak for certain about ITV though.
CNN International - and all American weather presentation - has to be the most complicated load of dross on television.
Thats your opinion. American meteorologists are far learned than the simple weather presenters found on British television. Most channels in the US wont hire staff if they are not schooled metorologists. Their role is more complicated that simply calling up the MET Office and asking what the weather is doing and throwing together a couple of maps.
This new direction the BBC is going as far their weather presentation goes is a good thing. Hopefully they will install local radars in the regions so people can keep track of the rain instead of being told the vague statement "Spotty showers and thunderstorms". What a load of rubbish!
You're the kind of ******** I'd love to throw into a swimming pool you know.
Do a bit of research before you start being a *****.
BBC forecasters are trained meteorologists and have to be just that before they are let loose. The team is employed by the Met Office on behalf of the BBC - it isn't a simple case of using Met Office data. It is essentially a Met Office enterprise. The presenters are briefed, use their own data and produce their own forecasts based on that data. The idea that your American forecasters have a more complex job because they phone up the Met Office is laughable.
ITV weather presenters ARE presenters rather than trained meteorologists. But they are still briefed by professionals before they make their broadcasts.
Symbols aren't meant not to be boring. There not designed to be "exciting", the BBC symbols are probably the best on UK TV. Clear, coherant, recognisable and suitable. I cant stand the tacky animations as seen on GMTV.
Symbols aren't meant not to be boring. There not designed to be "exciting", the BBC symbols are probably the best on UK TV. Clear, coherant, recognisable and suitable. I cant stand the tacky animations as seen on GMTV.
Too simplistic. I think a compreshenive and concise forcast is better than some lame symbols that dont really mean anything and usually wrong. I prefer to see radar and sattelite fly-overs and 3D animations instead of some lame symbols from 1970. Its 2004 and I'm glad the BBC finally realize that and are ungrading.
Symbols aren't meant not to be boring. There not designed to be "exciting", the BBC symbols are probably the best on UK TV. Clear, coherant, recognisable and suitable. I cant stand the tacky animations as seen on GMTV.
Too simplistic. I think a compreshenive and concise forcast is better than some lame symbols that dont really mean anything and usually wrong. I prefer to see radar and sattelite fly-overs and 3D animations instead of some lame symbols from 1970. Its 2004 and I'm glad the BBC finally realize that and are ungrading.
You appear to overlook a few things. One, notably, is that you have no idea on the subject you are talking about.
Another thing you overlook is that the BBC weather graphics are well established and extremely familiar. I'm sure many would agree they are akin to the London Undergound symbol. They don't need to be dropped. The presentation is being updated but that does not indicate anything will happen to the symbols.
whatever you say. The BBC symbols are lame and boring and should die with the graphics change over.