TheRolyPoly 2584 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 Watch this presentation on how Cox will revitalize WHBQ 13 with plans to include a new set in the new year. But if you're asking what the new set will be like? The old WFTV. That's all I gotta say. Enjoy! [MEDIA=vimeo]146788831[/MEDIA] (Video courtesy of Scott Jones from FTVLive)
TennTV1983 807 Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 One thing that video accomplished: It showed what very little TLC was given to WHBQ while it was a Fox O&O. At least Cox is steering the station in the right direction.
NEOMatrix 1307 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Nice to see how far WHBQ has come from the Fox days, similar to how WHBQ improved from its days of only having 7 hours a week before Fox took them over.
MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 948 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Wow -- I'm very impressed! Hope they follow thru on all of it... Excited to see what the end result is!
TennTV1983 807 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 Isn't that "new" set just WFTV's old set?? Pretty much, although there may be some tweaks done to it since Studio A doesn't have much space to utilize, and I'm not sure how big Studio B is exactly (since it's only been used for kitchen and performance shots in addition to the occasional phone banks).
TheRolyPoly 2584 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Posted November 25, 2015 Isn't that "new" set just WFTV's old set?? Why did you think I said after asking about what the new set will look like... The old WFTV for a reason. I already answered that question from post #1
Sendir 194 Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 Nexstar did a good job with WATN taking it over from whatever that company was.
TheRolyPoly 2584 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Posted November 27, 2015 Nexstar did a good job with WATN taking it over from whatever that company was. Newport Television?
brb588 113 Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 Is it just me, but doesn't this old/new set look more dated than the one they currently have?
NEOMatrix 1307 Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 Come to think of it, it kind of has a bit more wood than necessary on a mid-2010s news set. FWIW, they're putting the money into fixing the rat trap studios on Highland Street. If that's the case, then I'll take a hand-me-down set over a crumbling studio.
brb588 113 Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 I guess I understand, but why not keep what they have and refurbish it as opposed to an ancient looking new set? Is it because of the O& branding?
TennTV1983 807 Posted November 28, 2015 Posted November 28, 2015 I guess I understand, but why not keep what they have and refurbish it as opposed to an ancient looking new set? Is it because of the O& branding? Their Blyth-designed set has not aged well even with the modifications made over the years (they were the first station to receive the total O&O look when Fox started standardizing their stations). Some areas no longer work like they used to, including several CRTs behind the frosted plexiglass. While the set they're getting next year will be second-hand from WFTV, it has good bones and would likely not require much maintenance as their current one does (especially since Blyth no longer exists).
tyrannical bastard 4033 Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 That would make the SECOND Memphis station to have a hand-me-down set. WATN's was the old KLRT set they didn't use when Nexstar consolidated them with KARK.
Breaking News 839 Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 That would make the SECOND Memphis station to have a hand-me-down set. WATN's was the old KLRT set they didn't use when Nexstar consolidated them with KARK. Speaking of Cox the big mother-ship WSB-TV is set to get ready for a new set.
Action Newsroom 1300 Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Speaking of Cox the big mother-ship WSB-TV is set to get ready for a new set. Yep. There's already a thread on that: http://forums.tvnewstalk.net/index.php?threads/new-set-for-wsb-coming-soon.15114/
TennTV1983 807 Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 An update on WHBQ: Work on their main studio is now underway as all newscasts are currently being done from a temporary setup as of this past weekend.
brb588 113 Posted March 8, 2016 Posted March 8, 2016 So are they really going to use that other station's old set? I hope they at least try to update it a bit.
Eat News 4745 Posted March 9, 2016 Posted March 9, 2016 So are they really going to use that other station's old set? I hope they at least try to update it a bit. Let's hope they sanitize it first, because crusty old news is not considered a patina finish.
TennTV1983 807 Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 WHBQ is on their new set as of tonight. Watch the live stream here: http://fox13memphis.com/live-stream It's not the WFTV set that we thought they were getting, but something completely different. EDIT: It is WFTV's set; however, they did a complete overhaul to it with a lot of new stuff (i.e. new desk, weather center, monitors, paint, etc.). A lot better than expected.
bhratbrat 437 Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 That set looks nice for them considering they have always been kind of a step child station. How are they in ratings over there. Still stuck in 3rd or are they making any gains since COX bought them out?
RGSJenkins 435 Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 Here's a look at WHBQ's new set. [GALLERY=media, 788]WHBQ new set weather by RGSJenkins posted Apr 25, 2016 at 12:03 AM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 789]WHBQ new set by RGSJenkins posted Apr 25, 2016 at 12:05 AM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 790]WHBQ new set by RGSJenkins posted Apr 25, 2016 at 12:06 AM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 791]WHBQ new set by RGSJenkins posted Apr 25, 2016 at 12:07 AM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 792]WHBQ new set by RGSJenkins posted Apr 25, 2016 at 12:08 AM[/GALLERY][GALLERY=media, 793]WHBQ new set by RGSJenkins posted Apr 25, 2016 at 12:09 AM[/GALLERY]
kimmykun 13 Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 Looks really nice. I guess the O&O logo's sticking around for a while.
TennTV1983 807 Posted April 25, 2016 Posted April 25, 2016 More on the changes made to the main studio via Valerie Calhoun on WHBQ's Facebook page: My only complaint about the new set is the lighting in the studio as everything looks darker than how it's supposed to be on air. EDIT: Also of note, based on observation, Z Space Creative was involved in the refresh of WFTV's old set for WHBQ to use as their new one. You can tell by the design of the news desk itself, which is strikingly identical to the one on WFTV's current set (except for the massive monitor in the front).
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