TellyGenic 33 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Bill Ritter tells his own story: http://abc7ny.com/society/bill-ritter-explains-why-hes-been-away-/1718649/ 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-166367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 He nearly cracked his head open falling on some ice. He's been down with a concussion for a few weeks, but should be back pretty quick. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/wabc-anchor-coming-back-from-concussion/184763 Jesus. He's incredibly lucky. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-166368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5555 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Public Service Announcement: Don't mess with concussions (a long read, but you might learn something)... https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1835203376755393 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-166472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 238 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Appears that WABC is having some issues for the 4pm newscast. They are doing it from a smaller studio space possibly the newsroom with only one wide camera. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5555 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Because they insist on using such tight shots of the 2 anchors in the main studio, this really doesn't look too bad though the sound isn't good. I wonder if they aren't able to change the background video loop to the studio skyline image. If they were to change it, you almost wouldn't be able to tell they're in the newsroom, at first glance. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Because they insist on using such tight shots of the 2 anchors in the main studio, this really doesn't look too bad though the sound isn't good. I wonder if they aren't able to change the background video loop to the studio skyline image. If they were to change it, you almost wouldn't be able to tell they're in the newsroom, at first glance. [ATTACH=full]3684[/ATTACH] I wonder what's going on? Issues or maybe slight updates? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I wonder what's going on? Issues or maybe slight updates? It's tech issues in the studio, according to Tweets from anchors and producers, no updates being made. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 323 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Yeah at first I thought they were in a new studio, but then I immediately realized it was just the newsroom small set that they do the updates from lol. Last time this was done was back when they had that fire years ago. Interestingly enough, I did see a report today during the Noon broadcast from Sandy Kenyon, he reported from the newsroom which hasn't been done in ages since where the anchors are sitting is usually where the reports are done. They did some updates to the news room with a large "Eyewitness News" long form logo appearing in the back of him and some updates too. I thought it was a nice sight to see, hopefully they use shots from there more often. This obviously means that the West 66th Street Side studio is inoperable or they probably have the blinds down so no one can see inside haha. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 It's tech issues in the studio, according to Tweets from anchors and producers, no updates being made. Where did Weather originate from? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Where did Weather originate from? Newsroom weather center. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Yeah at first I thought they were in a new studio, but then I immediately realized it was just the newsroom small set that they do the updates from lol. Last time this was done was back when they had that fire years ago. Interestingly enough, I did see a report today during the Noon broadcast from Sandy Kenyon, he reported from the newsroom which hasn't been done in ages since where the anchors are sitting is usually where the reports are done. They did some updates to the news room with a large "Eyewitness News" long form logo appearing in the back of him and some updates too. I thought it was a nice sight to see, hopefully they use shots from there more often. This obviously means that the West 66th Street Side studio is inoperable or they probably have the blinds down so no one can see inside haha. They've actually used that a couple times over the past few weeks.. from what I saw once with Jim Hoffer and once with Ryan Field.. I like it much better than when they sit in front of the screen.. especially for breaking news.. I don't know what it is but I just do.. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167334 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 238 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 They are still using the newsroom. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 940 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 They've actually used that a couple times over the past few weeks.. from what I saw once with Jim Hoffer and once with Ryan Field.. I like it much better than when they sit in front of the screen.. especially for breaking news.. I don't know what it is but I just do.. Looks newsier... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Looks newsier... It's also chocked full of yummy vitamins and minerals for a healthy body...and a happy mind. (I cannot explain myself, so please don't ask.) 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 yes according to The Freeze's instagram story it smells bad in there? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyz 26 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Sad that the OTS live shots have better audio than the newsroom. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 323 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Looks like they've finally returned back to the street side main studio for the 11:00pm broadcast. Guess they've worked out all of the kinks! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 They're back in the newsroom for the 6:00.. they were on the set for 4&5.. only thing I saw that happened was the virtual graphics failed on one of the weather hits.. wonder what happened Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 They were back in the main studio by Sunday night.. but more tech problems this evening forcing the 6pm to relocate to the newsroom again. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 238 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 They are in the newsroom again this am. I noticed the other day when they showed the studio from the camera across the street the 66th street side of the sidewalk was covered up and it appeared some construction was going on. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167561 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetroCity 248 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 There was a manhole fire adjacent to studio side of the building at the end of last week. It damaged some underground wiring and sent smoke and nasty fumes into the studio. Airing out, cleaning up, checking electronics probably takes a while. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewslover 277 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I'm going to assume repairs from the manhole fire take place between 6pm and end sometime after the morning news starts.. once again they were in the studio for the 4&5 but are in the newsroom for the 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 You would think after all this time in the newsroom, they would swap out the horrid animated ABC7 blue background on the screens to something a bit more stationary like a skyline backdrop similar to the studio. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I'm watching their broadcast stream and are they only using one camera in the newsroom? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Why couldn't they use the Live with Kelly studio? Is that affected as well? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/60/#findComment-167614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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