Preview of WPXI-TV's (Pittsburgh) New Home!

[susquvalleywgal 520]

http://www.wpxi.com/slideshow/news/13657797/detail.html

 

Looks nice. Take a look and discuss.

 

-- matt

[TheMightyGringoChannel 0]

Those look like some sweet digs. Looks kind of like 'PXI is designing their newsroom in a style similar to the way WCPO, KTUL, and WHDH have their's laid out. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished project later this year.

[jestbiteme 13]

Those look like some sweet digs. Looks kind of like 'PXI is designing their newsroom in a style similar to the way WCPO, KTUL, and WHDH have their's laid out. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished project later this year.

 

 

I am looking forward to them losing the butchered graphics and all one cut of Flagship.

[Oliverolang 41]

I like it!

The exterior has a nice design to it.

 

It does actually. I really like the logo located at the top of the tower. WDSU's studios also have a tower with the logo on it.

[who?cares 255]

they need a new website, that one is ugly. But the buliding is very nice ;D

[A3N 1002]

That new studio looks very nice.

[PelicanGuy 117]

Looks good. Very good.

[tdrtv 0]

i drive by it last week, it looks very nice.

[newsie 11]

they need a new website, that one is ugly. But the buliding is very nice ;D

That's just the standard Cox site. Cox put some money into the new building but looks nice.

[instacam70 0]

I thought I was looking at a new school being built. The exterior looks just like a new suburban middle school.

[NewzPimpin 1]

Is it just me, or does anyone else get the impression that the new studio and set will look like Sunbeam's "Newsplex"? That circular desk is what did it for me...

[newsie 11]

I thought I was looking at a new school being built. The exterior looks just like a new suburban middle school.

It does look like a school somewhat.

[blueflag 0]

I thought I was looking at a new school being built. The exterior looks just like a new suburban middle school.

It does look like a school somewhat.

Yeah, it kind of does.

 

Wow, where did you guys go to school? My high school was a big grey-and-brick block. Just ask Tyler.

[jestbiteme 13]

but here is some good news

 

they will be moving in sept during there annual telethon.

 

then i will hopefully get a tour!

 

Jordan

 

their. there? they're.

[takingaction4you 4]

Looks like WPXI is delaying the move so they can get everything done correctly. Maybe with the move they'll return to the pre-clown graphics?? One can only hope... :

 

Channel 11 was expected to move into its new Summer Hill facility around Labor Day, but general manager Ray Carter said the on-air premiere of the new station and new set will be delayed until the 6 p.m. news on Sept. 23 to allow more time to get everything in working order.

 

"We just want to get it right and not rush it," he said.

 

By holding off a few weeks, WPXI also avoids jockeying for viewer attention with WTAE, which plans to debut a new set of its own on Sept. 4.

-Rob Owen, Pittsburgh Post Gazette

[Ben4 0]

They definitely need new graphics. I'm sorry, but their current ones SUCK. I'd also like to see better audio, and a changeover from WSI to Baron for their radar.

 

They're going to have a tough time competing with WTAE... because WTAE's new set is looking AWESOME.

[takingaction4you 4]

They're going to have a tough time competing with WTAE... because WTAE's new set is looking AWESOME.

 

But it's not just all about the set and graphics, it's the approach and actual coverage, as well. WPXI looks tabloid-esque (very poorly played out, mind you) but that could be a factor in their ratings, or lack thereof. I'm anxious to see WPXI's new graphics for when they go HD; we can only hope they don't decide to mess them up after a week.

[Sam Horn 78]

Christian, don't disappoint these people who think the graphics and set make the newscast. It's obvious they'll never learn that there's more to a newscast than a pretty set and graphics.

 

Remember not so long ago our LPSG liaison mentioned that KCBS must be "unwatchable" based on the reaction to their graphics? Sadly the "graphics first" crowd are the majority at TVNT. Shame.

 

You almost wonder if they actually watch the newscast.....

 

[Ben4 0]

But it's not just all about the set and graphics, it's the approach and actual coverage, as well.

 

Christian, don't disappoint these people who think the graphics and set make the newscast. It's obvious they'll never learn that there's more to a newscast than a pretty set and graphics.

 

Remember not so long ago our LPSG liaison mentioned that KCBS must be "unwatchable" based on the reaction to their graphics? Sadly the "graphics first" crowd are the majority at TVNT. Shame.

 

You almost wonder if they actually watch the newscast.....

 

I can assure you that I don't believe the entire newscast is about graphics and the set.

 

However, I will say this... if you have ugly graphics, and horrible audio quality... you're not going to get the viewers you want. And in my opinion, that is WPXI's problem.

[Ntropolis 598]

Christian Heilman told me that WPXI premieres HD news on October 6th.

[first on fox 18]

Advantage: Heilman.

[jestbiteme 13]

Advantage: Heilman.

 

A KDKA-TV Advantage you'll only see here!

[first on fox 18]

http://post-gazette.com/pg/07271/821094-237.stm

[susquvalleywgal 520]

All I have to say is WTAE watch out.

 

Very nice design so far. I like the graphics on those huge monitors.

 

-- Matt

[Ben4 0]

First broadcast from the new studio is tonight at 6PM.

 

Here is a page with a sweet video of a tour of the building:

http://www.wpxi.com/news/14268176/detail.html

 

Just click the "Behind the scenes of WPXI's new buildng" video. It appears they may be switching back to Baron Services for radar... the shot in that video of the new weather center shows a meteorologist at a dual screen set up... and it looks like it could be the FasTrac HD system...