07-07-2023, 10:31 PM
Christopher Hope left the Telegraph today so shouldn't be long until he takes over from Darren McCaffrey.
(05-07-2023, 04:43 PM)DavidWhitfield Wrote: Things are far - and I mean far - from perfect on GB News as they stand, but when you compare how everything looks here (today)...Am I missing something here. The graphics look virtually the same as launch, just a different font size.
... with the presentation originally (mid-2021) ...
... it's undeniable that they're making (slow but steady) steps to improve the appearance of the sets and graphics.
Them taking on Erron Gordon (if rumours are to be believed) can only be a step in the right direction. He seems to relish a challenge - let's not forget what a disaster Daybreak had been for ITV before he took over to launch GMB - and GB News is nothing if not a challenge, so he'll likely be in his element.
In the words of D-Reem, thiiiinggsss can only get betteeerrr...
(08-07-2023, 10:04 AM)VMPhil Wrote: Am I missing something here. The graphics look virtually the same as launch, just a different font size.I imagine DavidWhitfield is referring in particular to the dark backdrop used by Andrew Neil, compared to the more colourful one. Also, whilst the font size has changed in my opinion it looks much better than before.
(08-07-2023, 10:04 AM)VMPhil Wrote: Am I missing something here. The graphics look virtually the same as launch, just a different font size.
(08-07-2023, 12:13 PM)James Wrote: They're clearly happy with the overall style of the on screen graphics at the moment (that could change once Erron starts), however, they have made lots of refinements since the launch.So yes, the same graphics, just with different font sizes.
Not long after launch, the clock size was reduced and aligned within it's box. A few months later, the social media box on the left was replaced by the weather information. More recently, they have reduced the size of the text on the top strap, and this week, made further refinements to the lower bar, with the ticket text size being reduced, and subtle shadows being added to some of the elements.
The images below show how the core graphics have changed since the launch. It also shows the transformation of the 'breakfast bar' area (albeit with different seating positions/camera angles are in use).
(08-07-2023, 03:45 PM)VMPhil Wrote: So yes, the same graphics, just with different font sizes.
I sort of get the point about the backdrop but it was pretty clear within about 30 seconds of launch that that backdrop was horrendous and was going to be the first thing changed.