WO
That was from a report today with Frank Gardner, with the CSO barco setup.
Does anyone have any caps/ a link on the beeb site? Also, could they not have used the BARCO in N9? Presumably all the necessary crew would be around anyway if they were simulcasting the two channels, or am I missing something?
That was from a report today with Frank Gardner, with the CSO barco setup.
SE
Having seen much more of N6 than I normally do with the Libya coverage, I do have to say that the nighttime backdrop looks far, far, better than the dreadful daytime one. The daytime one is far too blurry and grey, yet the nighttime one is crisp and vibrant. I wonder why there's such a difference in quality between the two backdrops, surely it wouldn't be hard to tweak the daytime one to look better?
WO
Not as bad as it used to be, they actually added some colour to it - originally it was like this...
Exceptionally grey!
Having seen much more of N6 than I normally do with the Libya coverage, I do have to say that the nighttime backdrop looks far, far, better than the dreadful daytime one. The daytime one is far too blurry and grey, yet the nighttime one is crisp and vibrant. I wonder why there's such a difference in quality between the two backdrops, surely it wouldn't be hard to tweak the daytime one to look better?
Not as bad as it used to be, they actually added some colour to it - originally it was like this...
Exceptionally grey!
LR
Japan Earthquake/Tsunami Coverage Ratings
1 BBC NEWS AT FIVE O'CLOCK (FRI 11 MAR 1700) 838,000
2 SIX O'CLOCK NEWS (FRI 11 MAR 1800) 733,000
3 BBC NEWS (FRI 11 MAR 1600) 659,000
4 BBC NEWS (FRI 11 MAR 1500) 587,000
5 BBC NEWS (SUN 13 MAR 1000) 576,000
6 BBC NEWS (SUN 13 MAR 1300) 543,000
7 SPORTSDAY (FRI 11 MAR 1830) 542,000
8 BBC NEWS (SAT 12 MAR 0900) 513,000
9 BBC NEWS (SAT 12 MAR 1000) 504,000
10 CLICK (SAT 12 MAR 1130) 502,000
Source: BARB.
1 BBC NEWS AT FIVE O'CLOCK (FRI 11 MAR 1700) 838,000
2 SIX O'CLOCK NEWS (FRI 11 MAR 1800) 733,000
3 BBC NEWS (FRI 11 MAR 1600) 659,000
4 BBC NEWS (FRI 11 MAR 1500) 587,000
5 BBC NEWS (SUN 13 MAR 1000) 576,000
6 BBC NEWS (SUN 13 MAR 1300) 543,000
7 SPORTSDAY (FRI 11 MAR 1830) 542,000
8 BBC NEWS (SAT 12 MAR 0900) 513,000
9 BBC NEWS (SAT 12 MAR 1000) 504,000
10 CLICK (SAT 12 MAR 1130) 502,000
Source: BARB.
JW
Could post this in "n" number of places, but will plonk it here for the timebeing.
IIRC, the BBC News David Lowe sensation commenced back in May 1999, with the relaunch initially of the Six O'Clock News and Ten O'Clock News, along with the re-branding of BBC News 24, as it was then. (Can't remember what the One O'Clock did back then? Was it the reallocation of Anna Ford??)
Anyway, May 1999 is a staggering eleven years ago. Although the look, feel and visual content of BBC News output has been tweaked and modified at various junctures during those eleven years, the general David Lowe "sound", as well as the current swirling circles "theme", have remained somewhat consistent throughout. Am I right in saying that this "era" (11 years) is the longest ever for which BBC News has retained it's principal concept?
It just struck me when viewing an old clip on YT. I don't remember any other incarnation lasting quite as long as eleven years.
Deja-vu: have I asked this question before?
IIRC, the BBC News David Lowe sensation commenced back in May 1999, with the relaunch initially of the Six O'Clock News and Ten O'Clock News, along with the re-branding of BBC News 24, as it was then. (Can't remember what the One O'Clock did back then? Was it the reallocation of Anna Ford??)
Anyway, May 1999 is a staggering eleven years ago. Although the look, feel and visual content of BBC News output has been tweaked and modified at various junctures during those eleven years, the general David Lowe "sound", as well as the current swirling circles "theme", have remained somewhat consistent throughout. Am I right in saying that this "era" (11 years) is the longest ever for which BBC News has retained it's principal concept?
It just struck me when viewing an old clip on YT. I don't remember any other incarnation lasting quite as long as eleven years.
Deja-vu: have I asked this question before?
BB
Actually May 1999 is almost twelve years ago (in just a few weeks' time).
It's a tribute to the originality and consistency of David Lowe's audio brand package that its core elements have lasted such a long time, yet remain remarkably fresh today. I still think that that first iteration of the visuals with David Lowe's audio were one of the finest brand packages I've ever seen. It certainly fell by the wayside here and there, and although I think the current package is incredibly strong, I don't think it's quite as well integrated or 'outstanding' as the first generation was back in 1999.
I certainly hope that David Lowe is involved with refreshing and developing the brand for many years to come.
Could post this in "n" number of places, but will plonk it here for the timebeing.
IIRC, the BBC News David Lowe sensation commenced back in May 1999, with the relaunch initially of the Six O'Clock News and Ten O'Clock News, along with the re-branding of BBC News 24, as it was then. (Can't remember what the One O'Clock did back then? Was it the reallocation of Anna Ford??)
Anyway, May 1999 is a staggering eleven years ago. Although the look, feel and visual content of BBC News output has been tweaked and modified at various junctures during those eleven years, the general David Lowe "sound", as well as the current swirling circles "theme", have remained somewhat consistent throughout. Am I right in saying that this "era" (11 years) is the longest ever for which BBC News has retained it's principal concept?
It just struck me when viewing an old clip on YT. I don't remember any other incarnation lasting quite as long as eleven years.
Deja-vu: have I asked this question before?
IIRC, the BBC News David Lowe sensation commenced back in May 1999, with the relaunch initially of the Six O'Clock News and Ten O'Clock News, along with the re-branding of BBC News 24, as it was then. (Can't remember what the One O'Clock did back then? Was it the reallocation of Anna Ford??)
Anyway, May 1999 is a staggering eleven years ago. Although the look, feel and visual content of BBC News output has been tweaked and modified at various junctures during those eleven years, the general David Lowe "sound", as well as the current swirling circles "theme", have remained somewhat consistent throughout. Am I right in saying that this "era" (11 years) is the longest ever for which BBC News has retained it's principal concept?
It just struck me when viewing an old clip on YT. I don't remember any other incarnation lasting quite as long as eleven years.
Deja-vu: have I asked this question before?
Actually May 1999 is almost twelve years ago (in just a few weeks' time).
It's a tribute to the originality and consistency of David Lowe's audio brand package that its core elements have lasted such a long time, yet remain remarkably fresh today. I still think that that first iteration of the visuals with David Lowe's audio were one of the finest brand packages I've ever seen. It certainly fell by the wayside here and there, and although I think the current package is incredibly strong, I don't think it's quite as well integrated or 'outstanding' as the first generation was back in 1999.
I certainly hope that David Lowe is involved with refreshing and developing the brand for many years to come.
CH
Music: 1984-1999 - the Six O'Clock News theme lasted for example. Granted it changed to a more orchestral piece in 1993 but it was still the same.
Regarding the actual on-screen look, 2003 - 2008 saw a move away from the pulsating rings (except for the regions) so no I wouldn't argue it has been consistent throughout.
Here here. Long live David Lowe.
Could post this in "n" number of places, but will plonk it here for the timebeing.
IIRC, the BBC News David Lowe sensation commenced back in May 1999, with the relaunch initially of the Six O'Clock News and Ten O'Clock News, along with the re-branding of BBC News 24, as it was then. (Can't remember what the One O'Clock did back then? Was it the reallocation of Anna Ford??)
Anyway, May 1999 is a staggering eleven years ago. Although the look, feel and visual content of BBC News output has been tweaked and modified at various junctures during those eleven years, the general David Lowe "sound", as well as the current swirling circles "theme", have remained somewhat consistent throughout. Am I right in saying that this "era" (11 years) is the longest ever for which BBC News has retained it's principal concept?
It just struck me when viewing an old clip on YT. I don't remember any other incarnation lasting quite as long as eleven years.
Deja-vu: have I asked this question before?
IIRC, the BBC News David Lowe sensation commenced back in May 1999, with the relaunch initially of the Six O'Clock News and Ten O'Clock News, along with the re-branding of BBC News 24, as it was then. (Can't remember what the One O'Clock did back then? Was it the reallocation of Anna Ford??)
Anyway, May 1999 is a staggering eleven years ago. Although the look, feel and visual content of BBC News output has been tweaked and modified at various junctures during those eleven years, the general David Lowe "sound", as well as the current swirling circles "theme", have remained somewhat consistent throughout. Am I right in saying that this "era" (11 years) is the longest ever for which BBC News has retained it's principal concept?
It just struck me when viewing an old clip on YT. I don't remember any other incarnation lasting quite as long as eleven years.
Deja-vu: have I asked this question before?
Music: 1984-1999 - the Six O'Clock News theme lasted for example. Granted it changed to a more orchestral piece in 1993 but it was still the same.
Regarding the actual on-screen look, 2003 - 2008 saw a move away from the pulsating rings (except for the regions) so no I wouldn't argue it has been consistent throughout.
It's a tribute to the originality and consistency of David Lowe's audio brand package that its core elements have lasted such a long time, yet remain remarkably fresh today. I still think that that first iteration of the visuals with David Lowe's audio were one of the finest brand packages I've ever seen. It certainly fell by the wayside here and there, and although I think the current package is incredibly strong, I don't think it's quite as well integrated or 'outstanding' as the first generation was back in 1999.
I certainly hope that David Lowe is involved with refreshing and developing the brand for many years to come.
I certainly hope that David Lowe is involved with refreshing and developing the brand for many years to come.
Here here. Long live David Lowe.
AC
Absolutely. With a few new things added and keeping some of the features of the current and past BBC News themes, I definitely think David Lowe's next set of themes will be just as fantastic! For sure, he will have BBC News as his client for many years to come. All I have heard of his themes is praise; no-one has really complained about them. They do a very good job for their purpose.
Here here. Long live David Lowe.
Absolutely. With a few new things added and keeping some of the features of the current and past BBC News themes, I definitely think David Lowe's next set of themes will be just as fantastic! For sure, he will have BBC News as his client for many years to come. All I have heard of his themes is praise; no-one has really complained about them. They do a very good job for their purpose.
ST
To confirm - May 99 saw Anna Ford on the One (with George Alagiah), Huw Edwards on the Six (with Fiona Bruce), Peter Sissons and Michael Buerk on the Nine.
The Nine became the Ten in October 2000.
Of course in May 99 the regions didn't switch overnight, it took quite some time for the roll-out - I think BBC Look North Leeds was about a year after.
Steve
Founding member
Could post this in "n" number of places, but will plonk it here for the timebeing.
IIRC, the BBC News David Lowe sensation commenced back in May 1999, with the relaunch initially of the Six O'Clock News and Ten O'Clock News, along with the re-branding of BBC News 24, as it was then. (Can't remember what the One O'Clock did back then? Was it the reallocation of Anna Ford??)
IIRC, the BBC News David Lowe sensation commenced back in May 1999, with the relaunch initially of the Six O'Clock News and Ten O'Clock News, along with the re-branding of BBC News 24, as it was then. (Can't remember what the One O'Clock did back then? Was it the reallocation of Anna Ford??)
To confirm - May 99 saw Anna Ford on the One (with George Alagiah), Huw Edwards on the Six (with Fiona Bruce), Peter Sissons and Michael Buerk on the Nine.
The Nine became the Ten in October 2000.
Of course in May 99 the regions didn't switch overnight, it took quite some time for the roll-out - I think BBC Look North Leeds was about a year after.