Jase 831 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 There are two sets of monitors (on either side) of the green screen. One set is mounted on a frame (you can see it in the posted video above) and the other set sits on a wooden base with wheels. In theory, the one with wheels could be moved around, but it's probably a hassle to do so. Hope this make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 There are two sets of monitors (on either side) of the green screen. One set is mounted on a frame (you can see it in the posted video above) and the other set sits on a wooden base with wheels. In theory, the one with wheels could be moved around, but it's probably a hassle to do so. Hope this make sense. It certainly gives me a better picture, thanks jase... I wonder if it was indeed just some sort of technical thing then? It looked mighty awkward to see Jerry looking straight but his eyes all the way to his left... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5286 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 It certainly gives me a better picture, thanks jase... I wonder if it was indeed just some sort of technical thing then? It looked mighty awkward to see Jerry looking straight but his eyes all the way to his left... Which newscast was this, again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Which newscast was this, again? Thursday's 6pm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5286 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 Yeah, he did that entirely in front of the 3x3. I'm just making sure we're all on the same page, because I think Jase is referring to the green screen setup as having monitors on both sides at which Jerry can look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5286 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 I apologize to anyone on TVNT whose comments I've ever rolled my eyes at. This is, by far, the stupidest news-related comment I've ever read... [MEDIA=twitter]660061515622559745[/MEDIA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 831 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Yeah, he did that entirely in front of the 3x3. I'm just making sure we're all on the same page, because I think Jase is referring to the green screen setup as having monitors on both sides at which Jerry can look. Yeah..since one of the setups is on wheels, that one 'could' be moved to the alcove. But again, I'm sure it's a pain to do. I'm surprised he just didn't look directly at the 3x3. It, along with everything else, must give off a glare or something making it difficult to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfomspphl 453 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Didn't realize WMAQ had such a lead at 10pm. The set is nice but isn't going to do much to drive ratings. I do respect Ron Magers and his work, but maybe time to pass the baton to Alan and take the 6. There's a deep enough bench to back fill him. Frankly an Alan and Cheryl combo at 10 feels right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5286 Posted October 30, 2015 Author Share Posted October 30, 2015 I like Alan and Cheryl together, a little more than I like her with Ron (though I liked her paired with Rob Johnson the most), but holy hell, I can't fathom the thought of her being lead anchor. I'll take Kathy or Karen at 10, every day of the week, and lucky for me, I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 I like Alan and Cheryl together, a little more than I like her with Ron (though I liked her paired with Rob Johnson the most), but holy hell, I can't fathom the thought of her being lead anchor. I'll take Kathy or Karen at 10, every day of the week, and lucky for me, I can. Cheryl is annoying but toned down... You can do much worse in a big market... Trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1367 Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 That is the most beautiful set I've ever seen. Only wish WFAA would have a set like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5286 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Whoops... [MEDIA=instagram]9i0HnOJ4_f[/MEDIA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Whoops... [MEDIA=instagram]9i0HnOJ4_f[/MEDIA] I had a bathroom mirror that did that once... When you're 4 playing with that effect is fascinating... I wonder how that happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brb588 85 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 No. It was there from start to demolition. I have a random question about this. I was watching Phil this morning outlining a front on the screen. Is it touch sensitive. How does it follow his finger if it is retractable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1812 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I have a random question about this. I was watching Phil this morning outlining a front on the screen. Is it touch sensitive. How does it follow his finger if it is retractable? It's not actually touch sensitive, it's a system called MagicTrak that tracks the movements of his hands via the camera. It's part of the WSI MAX suite of software they use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brb588 85 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 It's not actually touch sensitive, it's a system called MagicTrak that tracks the movements of his hands via the camera. It's part of the WSI MAX suite of software they use. I had no idea, and I was always baffled by this. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 618 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 It's not actually touch sensitive, it's a system called MagicTrak that tracks the movements of his hands via the camera. It's part of the WSI MAX suite of software they use. They had that technology on the old set, as well. I think they've been using it since 2006 or 2007 or so, if memory serves me correctly. Phil seems to be the only one who likes the technology; I haven't seen anyone else use it in ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiCubsFan 33 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I have a random question about this. I was watching Phil this morning outlining a front on the screen. Is it touch sensitive. How does it follow his finger if it is retractable? I saw him trying to work with it last night and it apparently didn't pick up his hand They had that technology on the old set, as well. I think they've been using it since 2006 or 2007 or so, if memory serves me correctly. Phil seems to be the only one who likes the technology; I haven't seen anyone else use it in ages. I want to say Mike Caplan used it a little bit. (He would put his finger on a temperature and it would have an effect on it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5286 Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Tracy used it fairly frequently on the 11am show when she had more time, and all 4 had fun with the toys when the weather graphics were revamped in the summer of 2013 (pre-Eyewitness News package with the angled slides and progressively-shrinking 7-day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1679 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 There was a clip during WCL where they had the meteorologist show off the "touch screen" and had the host try it for themselves. Sometimes it works other times it didn't. You could see the meteorologist holding the clicker in hand pressing buttons. It's not actually touch sensitive, it's a system called MagicTrak that tracks the movements of his hands via the camera. It's part of the WSI MAX suite of software they use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 There was a clip during WCL where they had the meteorologist show off the "touch screen" and had the host try it for themselves. Sometimes it works other times it didn't. You could see the meteorologist holding the clicker in hand pressing buttons. The thing is that when it actually worked they were NOT pressing buttons... That's even if it looked like it. The system isn't very good or practical at any rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5286 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Time to let this thread die, but first... [MEDIA=twitter]662300617818431488[/MEDIA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1847 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Time to let this thread die, but first... [MEDIA=twitter]662300617818431488[/MEDIA] That program always has something to say about the news media and it always ends up funny. If anybody's gonna do something like this, then it's the WGN Morning News. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Time to let this thread die, but first... [MEDIA=twitter]662300617818431488[/MEDIA] Thats the perfect way to describe it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1152 Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Time to let this thread die, but first... [MEDIA=twitter]662300617818431488[/MEDIA] Oh Gosh, this station never stops with the hilarious snark. It's brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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