A3N 996 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 It's a nice temporary/secondary set to have, just in case something were to keep them out of the SSS. The previous temp, set looked really bad- regardless if it was temporary or not, the lighting and the background needed to be addressed if they were going to be using it for an extended period of time. Glad they put the time and effort to fix that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 611 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Looks like this incarnation of the set has the non-glittery ABC 7 logo behind the anchors rather than the glittery one that was introduced last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Looks like this incarnation of the set has the non-glittery ABC 7 logo behind the anchors rather than the glittery one that was introduced last year. The backlighting added to it to make it pop is a really nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1678 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Out of curiousity are those monitors there on the first temporary set? What would they be displaying? Prompter? They look a little big for lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WXmanTim 88 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 My first thought was basic computer monitor, but then I noticed the laptops off to the sides. Part of me wants to say they are lights; but the other part of me says being that big, and that close, they would put off way to harsh of a glow and blind the anchors. It's possible they are prompter screens, especially if they are/were so cramped for space a full studio camera set up wouldn't fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 611 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I assumed they were program monitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newscenter5WCVB 29 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Based on the wiring, I think they're program or air monitors. On the normal anchor desk these monitors are recessed below the desk behind glass but there doesn't seem to be anywhere to place them on the temp desk except right on top. Obviously the temp set wasn't a long term plan so it seems they didn't put a lot of effort into make it aesthetically pleasing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Based on the wiring, I think they're program or air monitors. On the normal anchor desk these monitors are recessed below the desk behind glass but there doesn't seem to be anywhere to place them on the temp desk except right on top. Obviously the temp set wasn't a long term plan so it seems they didn't put a lot of effort into make it aesthetically pleasing. "We'll get you the old desk soon but in the meantime sit and talk at the kids table"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WXmanTim 88 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Based on the wiring, I think they're program or air monitors. On the normal anchor desk these monitors are recessed below the desk behind glass but there doesn't seem to be anywhere to place them on the temp desk except right on top. Obviously the temp set wasn't a long term plan so it seems they didn't put a lot of effort into make it aesthetically pleasing. If so, I'm curious why both anchors need separate monitors when one would would be plenty on that size desk. One extra for sports, I can understand. I guess the same could be said for my theory about it being a prompter screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 They were indeed the program monitors, probably from the main desk before new screens were installed last fall. Wherever they came from, they were a lot better looking than what was in place last summer. Be it lighting, fixtures, framing, etc, this year's first temp set (good Lord, that could get confusing), was definitely more put together than 2014's go-around... 2014: 2015: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 The were indeed the program monitors, probably from the main desk before new screens were installed last fall. Wherever they came from, they were a lot better looking than what was in place last summer. Be it lighting, fixtures, framing, etc, this year's first temp set (good Lord, that could get confusing), was definitely more put together than 2014's go-around... 2014: 2015: I like the ABC 7 laptops myself.. but yeah the 2014 version is pretty cluttered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1678 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 If so, I'm curious why both anchors need separate monitors when one would would be plenty on that size desk. One extra for sports, I can understand. I guess the same could be said for my theory about it being a prompter screen. I can't think of the constant need for a confidence monitor where one would do. However I think it would be easier for them to have their own prompter monitors that way it's in their field of vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I can't think of the constant need for a confidence monitor where one would do. However I think it would be easier for them to have their own prompter monitors that way it's in their field of vision. It looks a little low for a prompter monitor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexTVandRadio 412 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Yeah those cant be lights. Maybe back in the 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1811 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Those are monitors. It's not uncommon for stations to have monitors built into the desk, monitors on the cameras under the prompters, and monitors hanging from the light grid, all showing the program output or a mix of program and random outside feeds they may need (like a chopper shot during breaking news, or the next live shot in the show). It doesn't make sense, but it keeps the talent happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago News Boy 33 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 They were indeed the program monitors, probably from the main desk before new screens were installed last fall. Wherever they came from, they were a lot better looking than what was in place last summer. Be it lighting, fixtures, framing, etc, this year's first temp set (good Lord, that could get confusing), was definitely more put together than 2014's go-around... 2014: 2015: I just like how they are practically wearing identical clothes in 2014 and 2015. WLS sure does cater to the stale and crinkly golden girl viewers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 I just like how they are practically wearing identical clothes in 2014 and 2015. WLS sure does cater to the stale and crinkly golden girl viewers! i·den·ti·cal ˌīˈden(t)ək(ə)l/ adjective similar in every detail; exactly alike. Yeah...right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1552 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Yeah...right. Either you're identical or not. There isn't an approximation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Yeah...right. How about similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 611 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Stale and crinkly golden girl viewers? I don't get that impression from those pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Stale and crinkly golden girl viewers? I don't get that impression from those pics. Its pretty conservative compared to some stations where the cleavage comes out and the suits are cheaper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Its pretty conservative compared to some stations where the cleavage comes out and the suits are cheaper... And I'm still wondering why that's a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago News Boy 33 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 I'm not, im just saying it caters to an older demographic. Relax yourself and just drop it... I'm sorry I ever even said it! Is it a forum or a public place to criticize. I messed up. I was laying in bed half asleep last night when I typed it and I reread it and it didn't make sense this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago News Boy 33 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 This half page of criticism is completely irrelevant to the topic of "new set" just saying.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 This half page of criticism is completely irrelevant to the topic of "new set" just saying.... No need to double post and the conversation should be able to go where it will. It's cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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