IceManNYR 222 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I still don't get why CBS O&O newscasts are formatting graphics 4:3? Figured CBS might change that with the new WCBS studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1678 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Anyone notice that the front of the newsdesk is LED tiled? I believe the other sets just have black lit graphics,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 743 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Anyone notice that the front of the newsdesk is LED tiled? I believe the other sets just have black lit graphics,, I noticed it too and wondered why they couldn't have done it with the desks at the other O&Os using a BDI set-in-a-can. I know LED paneling is a little more expensive than monitors, but it beats having a bland duratran in the front. Now if only they could do the same for their sisters down in Philly and Baltimore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey 779 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 It's not bad... But the main thing that jumps out at me are the black lines between all the monitors. It really hurts the look. I'm also not impressed that they're using the same static Top of the Rock skyline shots. And at 5 and 6 p.m., the image is too dark. It doesn't match the way the sky looks IRL. We'll see if they insist on using the sunset image for the morning news. I do like the use of the background in place of OTS graphics but I don't like how all of the monitors have to flash when only the middle ones are changing from skyline to graphic. I hope they improve the transition there. And I'm not a fan of the podium used in the weather area. It's just... awkward. Seems they lost some presentation areas. They used to have a reporter standup section on either side of the desk, plus at the demonstration area, as well as by the interview area. This does make the set feel much smaller when they are over reliant on the one stand-up spot. Overall, I like the new set, but the previous one still felt modern to me and the new one is a downgrade in many areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 173 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 In terms of set seniority fox 5 has the senior set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 In terms of set seniority fox 5 has the senior set? By a mile and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webovision 202 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I noticed it too and wondered why they couldn't have done it with the desks at the other O&Os using a BDI set-in-a-can. I know LED paneling is a little more expensive than monitors, but it beats having a bland duratran in the front. Now if only they could do the same for their sisters down in Philly and Baltimore. answered your own question.... the other stations had the option to get the led panels but chose not to because of cost and that nobody else did it yet... the option to replace the printed graphic panel with LED displays is on the table at every station that has this set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panewswatcher69 26 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 answered your own question.... the other stations had the option to get the led panels but chose not to because of cost and that nobody else did it yet... the option to replace the printed graphic panel with LED displays is on the table at every station that has this set... How much involvement does corporate station group headquarters have on the design and implementation of new sets across the country for their o&o's? Are the individual stations given some flexibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webovision 202 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 How much involvement does corporate station group headquarters have on the design and implementation of new sets across the country for their o&o's? Are the individual stations given some flexibility? the stations drive the process... i know people on this site like to think some faceless corporate goons barge in and dictate "this is your new set" but that is far from truth... corporate is involved but not at a high level... some of the stations even got pitches from other set designers... but in the end they CHOSE this set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1150 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Just a suggestion: Can someone please change the title, since the question has now been officially answered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1554 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 The Emmys are Sunday night. I'll put $100 on it...because none of you know where to go to collect. I do. Hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1554 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I remember the last time CBS had the primetime Emmys (2013), WCBS and KYW debuted their new graphics and Enforcer NG4 simultaneously. Could it happen again with a WCBS-WBBM simultaneous set launch on Sunday Night? It's JUST called the 2013 update. Gari doesn't use NG anymore! Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinH 43 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 the stations drive the process... i know people on this site like to think some faceless corporate goons barge in and dictate "this is your new set" but that is far from truth... corporate is involved but not at a high level... some of the stations even got pitches from other set designers... but in the end they CHOSE this set... I tend to disagree in terms of CBS at least. The current sets of WBZ, WCBS, WFOR, and KCBS all look the same, with slight variations. I doubt all th GMs got together and said "hey, lets make all our sets look the same." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I tend to disagree in terms of CBS at least. The current sets of WBZ, WCBS, WFOR, and KCBS all look the same, with slight variations. I doubt all th GMs got together and said "hey, lets make all our sets look the same." Obviously they didn't, but the choice to have the same design for the set is more financial than anything. KCBS fronted the money for BDI to come up with the original design and that saves some money for stations that follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1150 Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 The current sets of WBZ, WCBS, WFOR, and KCBS all look the same, with slight variations Yeeeaaaah...Take WBZ out of the list and you're right on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1811 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Obviously they didn't, but the choice to have the same design for the set is more financial than anything. KCBS fronted the money for BDI to come up with the original design and that saves some money for stations that follow. This. Plus, it's incredibly helpful that there's already a physical set constructed and KCBS can vouch for how well it works for them. It's one thing to see how the set looks and feels on camera vs. the 3D renders that a set company provides. Nobody wants to blow that kind of money to have a set that ends up looking awful on camera (see: WBBM's 2008 set's weird monitor wall backdrop) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 408 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 This. Plus, it's incredibly helpful that there's already a physical set constructed and KCBS can vouch for how well it works for them. It's one thing to see how the set looks and feels on camera vs. the 3D renders that a set company provides. Nobody wants to blow that kind of money to have a set that ends up looking awful on camera (see: WBBM's 2008 set's weird monitor wall backdrop) Or the infamous WNBC set that never launched lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 269 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Or the infamous WNBC set that never launched lol What set is that?? Any Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1811 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 What set is that?? Any Pics? It was the previous 3C set, but the backdrop behind the anchors (the "vertical plasma 'windows'" that ended up at other O&O stations) was a thin-bezel LCD screen array similar to what WCBS has now. Management hated it and had it replaced with the "windows". [MEDIA=flickr]9924444486[/MEDIA] A Dennis Degan photo after the monitors had been pulled down and crated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGSJenkins 432 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 WCBS morning: WLNY: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcnewsjunky 14 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 This set is way to "California"... not really a New York looking like all the other ones are... WCBS morning: WLNY: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1811 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 WCBS morning: WLNY: Was wondering how they'd handle the CBS logo on the desk for WLNY. That's uh... That's one way to do it, I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNews 54 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 The set looks good in the original pictures before the debut, based on the most recent posts, the colors reminds me of their set in 1998/1999. Looks a bit tacky. Don't like how they put the "News at 9:00" in the background there for WLNY's broadcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1554 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 WCBS morning: WLNY: Is that a OLED screen on the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1678 Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Is that a OLED screen on the front? Yeah. They can change it to what ever they please. Including that hideous WLNY logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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