Weeters 1811 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 FX Group posted a "Mannequin Challenge" video that shows you their workshop, and may have managed to give away one of their clients in the process. [MEDIA=vimeo]196330929[/MEDIA] At about 1:22 they show two employees working on a set piece that, if you look closely, has a sticker on it: From what I can make out, it's a station who's calls end in FR and is somewhere in Illinois, in a town that starts with R. WIFR in Rockford, IL? Can anyone make out something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1173 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I don't see how you were able to get even that much from that blurry thing. Don't we have "ZOOM AND ENHANCE!1" technology to clear it up some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAP-TV 145 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Completely illegible from my perspective! I don't see how you were able to get even that much from that blurry thing. Don't we have "ZOOM AND ENHANCE!1" technology to clear it up some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoguy98 252 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Sure looks like WIFR to me. I can make out the FR and Rockford, IL pretty well. Tried like Weeters (probably unsuccessfully) to get a a clear screenshot and doctor it from the video. Photoshop needs an NCIS magic enhancement button..... Quickkkkk someone provide FX with a 4K cam for Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1847 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 I know this may be crazy to think... but to me, it looked like it said "WGN" instead. Yes, it may be WIFR and Rockford, but to me, it looks like WGN instead and that's another station that needs a new set and BADLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5277 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I know this may be crazy to think... but to me, it looked like it said "WGN" instead. Yes, it may be WIFR and Rockford, but to me, it looks like WGN instead and that's another station that needs a new set and BADLY. If I squint at the call letters, I can't say I disagree, but the city name is definitely not Chicago. I'm sticking with 'IFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1847 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 If I squint at the call letters, I can't say I disagree, but the city name is definitely not Chicago. I'm sticking with 'IFR. Yeah I know. It can more likely be WIFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOWERCASE GUY 246 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 If it says anything, WIFR IS on a Temporary Set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 747 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Makes sense since WIFR's set is about as old as WDEF's (similar design, even though they're owned by different companies). A Gray set-in-a-can from FX would be considered an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journalist 894 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I don't see how you were able to get even that much from that blurry thing. Don't we have "ZOOM AND ENHANCE!1" technology to clear it up some? Photoshop needs an NCIS magic enhancement button..... After several trial and errors, sifting through Weeters' basement, and negotiating contracts with CBS, I have developed an internal system capable of enhancing images captured by FX staff. It's called the Super Doppler Enhancer 4000 on News Channel 4. With all that said, TVNTers...behold, your answer: For real though, the paper definitely reads WIFR if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5277 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 TVNTers...behold, your answer: That took way too much needless effort, and you have my undying respect because of it. I salute you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOWERCASE GUY 246 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 After several trial and errors, sifting through Weeters' basement, and negotiating contracts with CBS, I have developed an internal system capable of enhancing images captured by FX staff. It's called the Super Doppler Enhancer 4000 on News Channel 4. With all that said, TVNTers...behold, your answer: For real though, the paper definitely reads WIFR if anything. I know it says Illinois on it, (Maybe a Typo?) but when you slowly zoom in on it, it looks like it could say WFIE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who?cares 253 Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 WFIE is due for a new set. It'll happen sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 747 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Mystery solved. The set piece in question was indeed for WIFR in Rockford, which debuted their new set back in January. However, what was constructed was just a new standup area right next to the chroma wall, while the rest looks to be a hand-me-down from another station (likely WKRC's old set). 360-degree view per Mike Buda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1339132462774737 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMassMediaGeek 98 Posted March 23, 2017 Share Posted March 23, 2017 Mystery solved. The set piece in question was indeed for WIFR in Rockford, which debuted their new set back in January. However, what was constructed was just a new standup area right next to the chroma wall, while the rest looks to be a hand-me-down from another station (likely WKRC's old set). 360-degree view per Mike Buda on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1339132462774737 I knew it was WIFR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journalist 894 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 I knew it was WIFR!! Hey, my exclusive enhancing system works after all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVCSD 3 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Too bad the set wasn't nearly as exciting as the mystery surrounding it...it looks really dated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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