swillh2k2 203 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Their main duratrans, along with a couple of the side panels, have been moved to a temporary location while (presumably) their main studio is being updated. (Current set has been in use since around 2009) This, of course, comes on the heels of the new Raycom standardized graphics package/music provider switch. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 They needed an upgrade. I didn't particularly liked the wood/duratrans combo. It didn't mesh well and I hate news desk when the anchors have to stand. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-119874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 It's about time. The current set looks too cheap, especially since Charlotte is one of their "flagship" stations, they need something that looks more major market. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-119891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I got a feeling that since WBTV is "WOIO South" that they will get a set more worthy of a Charlotte TV station. I doubt it will be similar to WOIO due to WCNC already having a similar look, but my guess is that WBTV will no doubt get WECT's new graphics. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-119903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Left over of the Jefferson Pilot/Lincoln Financial days The WECT graphics are impressive certainly for a Raycom station. I wonder if these are the first graphics since they moved the graphic hub to Charlotte Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-119906 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Left over of the Jefferson Pilot/Lincoln Financial days The WECT graphics are impressive certainly for a Raycom station. I wonder if these are the first graphics since they moved the graphic hub to Charlotte WBTV had the most left over from the J/P-Lincoln days. WWBT has a modified version of the previous Raycom package (replacing purple for the gold elements), while all that remains of WCSC is a form of their logo, as they've been standardized in all other aspects. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-119918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntropolis 596 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'm really hoping WWBT will get a new set out of all this. I've never liked their set... I think it's remained pretty unchanged since it came out in 2005 or 2006. I love the new WECT graphics and Inergy, but my only gripe is the logo is HUGE in the opening. Hopefully WBTV's will be toned down a bit. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-119919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw-804 192 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I'm really hoping WWBT will get a new set out of all this. I've never liked their set... I think it's remained pretty unchanged since it came out in 2005 or 2006. I believe the set was refreshed in 2012, and the First Warning Weather center had a makeover (see WWBT's FB cover photo from 2012 at link below). I remember WWBT and sister station WUPV used the "FOX News at Ten"/"FOX Richmond Morning News" set* - which is in the same building - for their newscasts when that happened. https://www.facebook.com/NBC12News/photos/a.400166269994480.98779.119929711351472/494946273849812/?type=1&permPage=1 *for those who don't know, WWBT produced the "Fox News at Ten" and "Fox Richmond Morning News" for WRLH and produced the 6:30 pm newscast for sister station WUPV. Also, can't wait to check out the new set for WBTV News 3. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-119923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTNewsWatch 4 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I heard a while back that the set was originally supposed to debut in July, but construction was pushed back. There were renders posted online a couple months ago, but then they were removed. However, if they are building the set seen in the renders it should look really nice. The render had a video wall, and a desk which looked like the anchors would sit down. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-119933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swillh2k2 203 Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 We have confirmation... https://twitter.com/lyndsaywbtv/status/559072338550226944 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 We have confirmation... https://twitter.com/lyndsaywbtv/status/559072338550226944 You can faintly tell on that computer monitor but it looks like they'll be using the graphics package that's been rolling out to stations like WECT and WXIX. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexTVandRadio 418 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I wonder if they will keep the same logo. I always thought it was an interesting logo. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I hope that the set doesn't look like the other Raycom sets that they did in the past year (i.e. WCSC, WOIO or WXIX). Those sets looked really bland and generic. I holding out hope since Charlotte is like one of their flagship but WOIO set doesn't give me much hope. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swillh2k2 203 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 New set and graphics launched with the noon newscast today. Looks great from what I've seen of it thus far! Caps coming shortly. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike91 67 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 http://www.wbtv.com/slideshow?widgetid=143113 I really like it, definitely the best in the market Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swillh2k2 203 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Some caps from the noon newscast. The later newscasts should showcase a little more of it. http://forums.tvnewstalk.net/index.php?/gallery/album/68-wbtv-new-setgfx-2215/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
abric 178 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 At least with this set, the anchors can sit down. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 804 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'll say this much. Their new set is very nice, with lots of wood (including the floor) and stonework. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexTVandRadio 418 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Time lapse video of the set https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152516875476455 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 The set looks amazing. This is what I am talking about; easily the best set in Charlotte. This seem like what HLN was trying to accomplish but fail miserably. If I would have rate them it will be: 1. WBTV 2. WCNC 3. WSOC 4. WJZY 5. WCCB Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
medialurker 1 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 At least with this set, the anchors can sit down. With the previous set, the anchors were able to sit down too. The morning anchors are the only ones that actually sit down because they are there for 3 hours. The evening anchors stand up to read the news Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev57 46 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Really impressive set, especially for an FX job. They seem to be stepping their game up lately, not putting out the same cookie cutter sets that they've been known for in the past. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 804 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Really impressive set, especially for an FX job. They seem to be stepping their game up lately, not putting out the same cookie cutter sets that they've been known for in the past. Hopefully that means Raycom is allowing their stations to have more leeway in terms of set design options instead of having just one to use across the board (like it was when they upgraded the entire group to HD). If only Sinclair was like that, then they would let WJLA have something spectacular designed by Devlin (along the lines of WAGA, KSAZ, or KMGH) instead of what most of their stations had been receiving (which is not a knock at DDG itself, which has put out impressive work as of late). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 829 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Love WBTV's set! I'm glad somebody getting out of their box and not giving this station those cookie-cutter sets. I was getting tired of Devlin cookie-cutter approach for Scripps & Sinclair stations.(Although I do like WAGA's) This set is very much top notch, and I like the backdrop of the city skyline and the weather center. Congrats, WBTV! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike91 67 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Graphics and set in action: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14083-wbtv-building-new-set/#findComment-122837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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