Daybreak 288 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 WBTW is getting a new set in a couple of months. They have been in the now previous set since 2007 that eventually got a refresh in 2012. Below is the current set, and a rendering of new set from jhd group. I don't know if they are building the new set but we will see. Current Set (pre 2012): Set Tear Down: [MEDIA=instagram]-EtZdGPTmz[/MEDIA] Rendering from JHD Group: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hexagonal10 84 Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 WBTW is getting a new set in a couple of months. They have been in the now previous set since 2007 that eventually got a refresh in 2012. Below is the current set, and a rendering of new set from jhd group. I don't know if they are building the new set but we will see. Current Set (pre 2012): [ATTACH=full]2450[/ATTACH] Set Tear Down: [MEDIA=instagram]-EtZdGPTmz[/MEDIA] Rendering from JHD Group: [ATTACH=full]2450[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]2450[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]2451[/ATTACH] Not a fan of the render, but are they certain WBTW is going to use the WNCN/WSPA graphics after? My guess is that they'll end up using WJTV or WATE's set of graphics. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 804 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I wouldn't trust JHD Group's website in terms of the kind of set WBTW might be getting since all of the renderings on the site (outside of WJZY's "lounge" set) are conceptual and were likely turned down by the stations they pitched to in favor of other designers (i.e., WAGA and WTVT went with Devlin; WLS went with Jack Morton PDG). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneManHerd 553 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I was just in Myrtle Beach, WBTW needs a lot of new things. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Judging by the set rendering, it looks similar to WKBN's virtual set. Could this be a trend at MG now? Remember, MG is being run similar to LIN before the buyout. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Not a fan of the virtual set trend. A lot of them look extremely cheap, even WKBN's. Especially with all of the "here's a Wikimedia Commons photo of X City"-looking backgrounds. Maybe WBTW's won't be that bad. Who knows. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 They are not getting a virtual set. If that was the case, they wouldn't need to take 2 months to debut it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 They are not getting a virtual set. If that was the case, they wouldn't need to take 2 months to debut it. It actually took WKBN FOUR months to debut its virtual set. The set pictures were leaked out in November and didn't debut until February. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 I just don't think its going to be a virtual set. The picture was just a rendering. Current set with updates in 2012: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1916 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I wouldn't trust JHD Group's website in terms of the kind of set WBTW might be getting since all of the renderings on the site (outside of WJZY's "lounge" set) are conceptual and were likely turned down by the stations they pitched to in favor of other designers (i.e., WAGA and WTVT went with Devlin; WLS went with Jack Morton PDG). I feel like this post needs more attention paid to it. Set/graphic design companies would never release photos of a project yet to be finished. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVPromoPro 10 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I wouldn't trust JHD Group's website in terms of the kind of set WBTW might be getting since all of the renderings on the site (outside of WJZY's "lounge" set) are conceptual and were likely turned down by the stations they pitched to in favor of other designers (i.e., WAGA and WTVT went with Devlin; WLS went with Jack Morton PDG). Agreed! Media General probably did a three station deal with Devlin (WJTV, WTNH, and now most likely WBTW). The timing of the roll-out is about right, and given Media General's style of economizing that scenario would seem fit their MO...speaking of Media General and sets, I heard that their corporate set & graphics person was let go recently. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexTVandRadio 418 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I[ATTACH=full]2452[/ATTACH] just don't think its going to be a virtual set. The picture was just a rendering. Current set with updates in 2012: Unless you are a Morris station, then that is what it would look like. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139628 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Share Posted November 18, 2015 Why are people saying that this is going to be a virtual set. I haven't even heard that from the people at WBTW. Let's not get carry away like how people did When everybody thought the were going to change WFTS branding with the new set. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-139670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted December 3, 2015 Author Share Posted December 3, 2015 Devlin tweeted that they were on their way to the Palmetto state. So I'm assuming they are the one building the set. I guess the set will look like WJTV and WNHT sets. I do hope the anchors have a desk they can sit down to instead of standing. (I loath standing news desk) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-140554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted December 21, 2015 Author Share Posted December 21, 2015 Well they just aired a promo with pictures of the new set. Its basically WJTV set with few modification. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-141574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2416 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Sorry for bumping up a month-old thread. Here's WBTW's new "not so innovate and not so original" news set: http://wbtw.com/2016/01/16/news13-launches-state-of-the-art-news-set/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-143587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWA_TV_guy 151 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Sorry for bumping up a month-old thread. Here's WBTW's new "not so innovate and not so original" news set: http://wbtw.com/2016/01/16/news13-launches-state-of-the-art-news-set/ Are you sure that's not WJTV? :-) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-143590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Sorry for bumping up a month-old thread. Here's WBTW's new "not so innovate and not so original" news set: http://wbtw.com/2016/01/16/news13-launches-state-of-the-art-news-set/ The Scripps standard. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-143592 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVPromoPro 10 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 It's amazing that some people still don't get the corporate decision making model when it comes to all things creative. aka; Cheaper by the dozen or "economies of scale" I believe is the current corporate mantra. This has been happening for year's now with sets and graphics. If corporate could clone you they'd do it to save a buck and keep their year end bonus intact. I doubt the creative people like doing the same set over and over regardless of who they work for, but the station groups set the marketplace to a large degree now. Too many bean counters and not enough visionaries left in this business. Almost all set projects have to be approved at the corporate level these days, and while WBTW's set may not be an original on a countrywide scale, it will most likely kick ass in Myrtle Beach. That's the primary benefit that corporate is hoping for with the multi-set approach. I've seen this set in action and I'd take it over the FX set we have now in a heartbeat. Better to climb off the high horse and try to understand the beast we all work for, you might then be able to have a better appreciation for some of the more positive nuances in television. Just saying. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-143631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 It's amazing that some people still don't get the corporate decision making model when it comes to all things creative. aka; Cheaper by the dozen or "economies of scale" I believe is the current corporate mantra. This has been happening for year's now with sets and graphics. If corporate could clone you they'd do it to save a buck and keep their year end bonus intact. I doubt the creative people like doing the same set over and over regardless of who they work for, but the station groups set the marketplace to a large degree now. Too many bean counters and not enough visionaries left in this business. Almost all set projects have to be approved at the corporate level these days, and while WBTW's set may not be an original on a countrywide scale, it will most likely kick ass in Myrtle Beach. That's the primary benefit that corporate is hoping for with the multi-set approach. I've seen this set in action and I'd take it over the FX set we have now in a heartbeat. Better to climb off the high horse and try to understand the beast we all work for, you might then be able to have a better appreciation for some of the more positive nuances in television. Just saying. You're totally right. I was watching the news with some friends and they love the set. To them, its the best in the market. I know we seen way better and innovative, but for MB/Florence it works. My only problem is like I stated numerous times, I hare the standing news anchor trend. Its so odd but many people love it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-143641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 You're totally right. I was watching the news with some friends and they love the set. To them, its the best in the market. I know we seen way better and innovative, but for MB/Florence it works. My only problem is like I stated numerous times, I hare the standing news anchor trend. Its so odd but many people love it. I have heard that anchor stand-up area referred to as "The Booty Wall". Everything is there on display there for that male (14-83) demo. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-143674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 This set looks very nice, but calling it "state-of-the-art" is a really big stretch. Long story short, it looks just like KETV's set, stand-up desk and all. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-143684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1232 Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Surely we can all agree that it is a VAST IMPROVEMENT over what they had before with those simple, boring, 00s duratrans. In that regard, yes, the set is state of the art, especially when you consider a market the size of Myrtle Beach. Hell the thing looks better than the Scripps station in KC. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14784-wbtw-to-get-new-set/#findComment-143704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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