wabceyewitness 818 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Good Morning America debuted an updated set this morning, heavy on digital display screens and curvy metal, with some elements of the traditional Times Square Studio still visible in parts. Looks like a cross between a spaceship, Access Hollywood and a talk show. Doesn’t fit with the subdued feeling of the new theme and doesn’t really feel like morning TV. That’s my opinion at least. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAP-TV 146 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 This new set is so over-the-top. It literally hurts my eyes to see it. I'm not sure this is something I can get used to. Just way too much going on... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 The depth is very interesting, but they could really tone down the graphics on the video walls. Something a little softer would make the hard set pieces pop. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Okay, I’m a fan of video walls, but I have to say this is a bit much. Probably change the graphics and remove the odd depth behind home place it would look much better. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I like the new set. Adds so much to build on the last look (which felt empty to me, what with just a desk and a few varied video screens). I do agree that a few changes can be made to make it better though. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 703 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 At first glance, I thought they were accidentally duplicating the background over and over again on a video wall. That's actually the intended design? What an eyesore. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Horrific. Could care less what the intent is, it's just bad. Graphics make it 1,000x worse. This will haunt me in my sleep. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2429 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Spring Rubber said: At first glance, I thought they were accidentally duplicating the background over and over again on a video wall. That's actually the intended design? What an eyesore. GMA has just lost the coveted 18-54 claustrophobic demographic . Who thinks making a set look even more confined is ever a good idea? Then again, I'm sure someone out there is ranting about this set not having an American flag over a fireplace because of over-nostalgic tradition. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 They also just launched an entire image campaign within the last month (the promo video you’ve likely seen on social media with Robin as the v/o). It’s heavy on b-roll of the GMA team at the now former set. Was promotions not informed a new set was about to debut? I took another look this morning at the set hoping that I’d just be used to it and over it but it’s honestly hard to watch, especially when they have Robin framed against the cascading boxes Twilight Zone background. I really hope they make some much needed improvements to this. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Did they completely cutoff views of Times Square on the first floor? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, rkolsen said: Did they completely cutoff views of Times Square on the first floor? Yes, basically. You may see the street outside in some shots if the camera happens to move by an uncovered window when showing one of the other video walls or reporting stations. For a show so heavy on touting its Times Square location, they look like they're broadcasting the first hour out of any random studio in Manhattan. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, wabceyewitness said: Yes, basically. You may see the street outside in some shots if the camera happens to move by an uncovered window when showing one of the other video walls or reporting stations. For a show so heavy on touting its Times Square location, they look like they're broadcasting the first hour out of any random studio in Manhattan. That’s a shame, I wonder if this will cause them to loose some of the outside audience. Kind of sounds like the one window in the CBS This Morning’s studio. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 If I'm not mistaken, the home base has been spun around, and this new backdrop is a redesign of the wall and doorway to the old social media nook (with the panels closed, in this image). The video wall on George's side appears to have covered the first window, but I don't see why they'd all be covered. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobC 44 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 I saw a bit of their window this morning with a small audience waving outside. Not sure if their old home base changed? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 That is just too much for the eyes in the morning. They should learn that less is sometimes more. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newseider 26 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Here are some screenshots from all the angles they used the first day for those who haven't seen. I can't believe they would put anything in front of those Times Square windows. At first it looked it was just a bad depth effect behind the anchors but it I guess it's actually a hallway. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, newseider said: Here are some screenshots from all the angles they used the first day for those who haven't seen. I can't believe they would put anything in front of those Times Square windows. At first it looked it was just a bad depth effect behind the anchors but it I guess it's actually a hallway. Picture #2 is the old home base, before they moved to the U-shaped desk. Pictures 4, 5 & 6 shows an area where a window has been newly-blocked. Otherwise, NO WINDOWS HAVE BEEN BLOCKED. Everything else is new covering of existing walls. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2416 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 And no audience?! Finally. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newseider 26 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, TheRolyPoly said: And no audience?! Finally. I believe they still go upstairs for the second hour with the studio audience. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224222 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1448 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 11 hours ago, wabceyewitness said: Yes, basically. You may see the street outside in some shots if the camera happens to move by an uncovered window when showing one of the other video walls or reporting stations. For a show so heavy on touting its Times Square location, they look like they're broadcasting the first hour out of any random studio in Manhattan. I wouldn’t quite say that Good Morning America touts their Times Square location, in fact they’ve severely underused the location since they began an in-studio audience back in 2006 (save for the years in 2012-2014 when they featured the outdoor plaza often). The lack of Times Square utilization has always been a drawback for GMA compared to Today. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSSZNews 1051 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 The way that studio is set up, it makes me wonder if they're prepping to vacate the Times Square space outright - maybe to coincide with the move of ABC News HQ from Columbus Circle. That has to be an expensive place to rent out, and the easiest way to get your viewers accustomed to not seeing the TS backdrop as part of a move is to cut it out now where possible. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I spoke to one prominent set designer and fabricator who called the new GMA studio “a POS” and doesn’t expect it to last five months. But added it can’t be said publicly as the community is so small and you frequently have to work with other designers and fabricators. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAP-TV 146 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Not to pile on, but it really is terrible. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brb588 102 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I think the set would look great if they soften up the colors with MUCH less blues and more warm colors. I can't see it lasting that long in its current layout. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1281 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 One day later, and already there's a small tweak to the set's main video screen's backrgoud (after many viewers reacted negatively to it). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17048-good-morning-america-new-set-video-walls-galore/#findComment-224273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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