T.L. Hughes 892 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Thursday afternoon (July 20) beginning with the 5:00 p.m. newscast, KOCO moved production of its newscasts to the station's newsroom, as it prepares to retire its ten-year-old FX Group set. The station will be building a new set in its main production stage over the next few weeks, which, as chief meteorologist Damon Lane stated, would among other things include a state-of-the-art weather center designed "with Oklahoma in mind". Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 So within the last 18 months, the following Hearst stations have gotten new sets... KETV (Oct. 2015) WTAE (April 2016) WBAL (July 2016) KSBW (Summer 2016) WDSU (Spring 2017) WESH (May 2017) The following stations to get new sets... KOCO (I'm guessing Late August or Early September) WCVB (Sometime in 2017 according to a New England One article) --------- So with all the stations getting new sets, could this be a sign of more new sets to come? Does anybody know if any other stations are to get new sets soon? There are plenty who need them! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobC 44 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Let's hope KCCI, KMBC, KCRA, WMUR, WVTM, WCVB, KOAT are next to get makeover sets. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1234 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Let's hope KCCI, KMBC, KCRA, WMUR, WVTM, WCVB, KOAT are next to get makeover sets. KMBC is an odd one because they've had their set since they moved into their new building and went HD in 2007. They don't have a true, standalone studio; the newsroom flows openly into the "studio" half of the building. Any renovations they get would be nearly building wide. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Let's hope KCCI, KMBC, KCRA, WMUR, WVTM, WCVB, KOAT are next to get makeover sets. WCVB is supposed to get one sometime in 2017 according to New England One. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWA_TV_guy 156 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 KHOG/KHBS has had their current set since they relocated the studio to Rogers from Fayetteville and Ft. Smith. That was in 2007. WAPT has had two set refreshes to the set that dates back to 2001 (new weather center, though) WXII needs new set as that has been refreshed several times with the newsroom setting. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobC 44 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 KHOG/KHBS has had their current set since they relocated the studio to Rogers from Fayetteville and Ft. Smith. That was in 2007. WAPT has had two set refreshes to the set that dates back to 2001 (new weather center, though) WXII needs new set as that has been refreshed several times with the newsroom setting. I forgot about those stations too Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnews2 591 Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 fingers crossed that when other stations get new sets they finally upgrade to HD Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad 113 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I forgot about those stations too You also forgot about WLWT, WISN, WYFF, WPBF, WGAL, WLKY, WMTW, WJCL and WPTZ. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobC 44 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 You also forgot about WLWT, WISN, WYFF, WPBF, WGAL, WLKY, WMTW, WJCL and WPTZ. They already had new sets. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1939 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 They already had new sets. Nope... WISN's set dates to the early 2000's (2003?). It was "refreshed" on the cheap a couple years ago (like, 6). Basically they gave it a new paint job. Far from a "new set". WDJT got their FX group set around the same time, and they already replaced that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad 113 Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 They already had new sets. Did not know that. Usually, I don't pay much attention to sets. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadStar 364 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Nope... WISN's set dates to the early 2000's (2003?). Sometime after May 2000, but before summer of 2001, I estimate. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOWERCASE GUY 268 Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I have to say, Kudos to WLWT for being able to keep the overall Set Frame since...2000ish? (They did build a brand new WX Center, and added a couple of Stand up areas,) They have always been able to make it look awesome after a Refresh!! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 It's about time KOCO got a new set because when they changed to the current Hearst graphics in 2013 the new graphics just didn't match with the rest of the set but I find it interesting that KOCO will be debuting their new set at the same time KFOR debuts theirs when they move to their new building (which is supposed to happen sometime in August) When KFOR's and KOCO's sets debut this will make KWTV's set the oldest in the Oklahoma City market (which KWTV's set debut the year after KOCO debut their old set) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCA TK47 277 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Looks like KCRA is on a temp set tonight. Hmmmmmm. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Can anyone please tell me if any of the newscasts that air on Me-TV (KOCO included) are in HD? I'm watching the 9pm Newscast on Me-TV right now and it's only in Standard Definition, not in High Definition (maybe Me-TV's newscasts will get converted to HD when KOCO's new set debuts) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.L. Hughes 892 Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 It's about time KOCO got a new set because when they changed to the current Hearst graphics in 2013 the new graphics just didn't match with the rest of the set but I find it interesting that KOCO will be debuting their new set at the same time KFOR debuts theirs when they move to their new building (which is supposed to happen sometime in August) When KFOR's and KOCO's sets debut this will make KWTV's set the oldest in the Oklahoma City market (which KWTV's set debut the year after KOCO debut their old set) An aside to the second part of that post: I didn't know that KFOR was nearing completion of its new buidling. They haven't really mentioned much about it since the new facility was announced more than two years ago. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 An aside to the second part of that post: I didn't know that KFOR was nearing completion of its new buidling. They haven't really mentioned much about it since the new facility was announced more than two years ago. Here's a link to a story on the new KFOR building that was posted on June 22, 2017. There really needs to be a new thread on the upcoming opening of the new facility. http://kfor.com/2017/06/22/man-who-laid-bricks-on-original-kfor-studio-to-help-with-new-facility/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1956 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Here's a link to a story on the new KFOR building that was posted on June 22, 2017. There really needs to be a new thread on the upcoming opening of the new facility. http://kfor.com/2017/06/22/man-who-laid-bricks-on-original-kfor-studio-to-help-with-new-facility/ Hopefully they'll get it up and running by the November books. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Here's a link to a story on the new KFOR building that was posted on June 22, 2017. There really needs to be a new thread on the upcoming opening of the new facility. http://kfor.com/2017/06/22/man-who-laid-bricks-on-original-kfor-studio-to-help-with-new-facility/ I do wonder though which set company is designing KFOR's set? Because I've heard Ali Meyer (AM Anchor for KFOR's 4-7am Newscast) say that KFOR's set could be similar to that of WPIX's new set that they debuted few months back however, I don't know who's designing the set, I've been checking every where to find out who's designing the set for KFOR (same with KOCO) but haven't found anything about it and if someone can find it that would be great. I do agree there needs to be a thread about it because KFOR said they're moving into the new building sometime in August (don't know when, I'll have to ask Ali Meyer again to find out) and when I get a response back from her I'll pass that along to you Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 [...] KFOR's set could be similar to that of WPIX's new set that they debuted few months back [...] What? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oklahomanewsman 210 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 What? That's what Ali Meyer said on Twitter few months back, I asked her that question and she said the set could be similar to that of WPIX (meaning the same company who designed and built WPIX's set) I don't know for sure who is building KFOR's set, it could be the same ones that did WPIX's set, I don't know Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5589 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 That's what Ali Meyer said on Twitter few months back, I asked her that question and she said the set could be similar to that of WPIX (meaning the same company who designed and built WPIX's set) I don't know for sure who is building KFOR's set, it could be the same ones that did WPIX's set, I don't know I was questioning the notion that WPIX got a new set a few months ago. They've been on their current set for more than 2 years. KTLA and WGN, on the other hand, both moved into their new digs within the last year. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-179992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 It'll probably be either something similar to KTLA/WGN or WTTV. All of those sets were done by BDI Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15812-new-set-at-koco/#findComment-180010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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