Mystery FX Set Being Fabricated (WIFR?)

[Weeters 1981]

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.

 

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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?

[MidwestTV 1270]

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?

[KRAP-TV 146]

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?

[promoguy98 254]

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!

[TheRolyPoly 2665]

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.

[24994J 5682]

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.

[TheRolyPoly 2665]

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.

[LOWERCASE GUY 287]

If it says anything, WIFR IS on a Temporary Set...

[TennTV1983 811]

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.

[Journalist 894]

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.

[24994J 5682]

TVNTers...behold, your answer:

 

That took way too much needless effort, and you have my undying respect because of it. I salute you.

[LOWERCASE GUY 287]

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.

[who?cares 256]

WFIE is due for a new set. It'll happen sooner or later.

[TennTV1983 811]

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

[TheMassMediaGeek 98]

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!!

[Journalist 894]

I knew it was WIFR!!

Hey, my exclusive enhancing system works after all!

[TVCSD 3]

Too bad the set wasn't nearly as exciting as the mystery surrounding it...it looks really dated.