freelanceproducer 160 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 MSNBC has gutted studio 3A and is expected to debut a new look in September. In these photos you can see where the newsroom side of the space was, as well as the studio side. Stay tuned for more updates… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1680 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 Time for me to go check the permit office in NYC… let me see what I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA 135 Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 For something that debuted in 2007, it aged really really well - I'm honestly surprised they've completely cleared it out rather than rework what was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1680 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 20 hours ago, rkolsen said: Time for me to go check the permit office in NYC… let me see what I can find. Couldn’t find anything. So they’re not doing anything structural to the building. But from what I’ve heard about NBC during Comcast and even during the GE years that there was always construction going on in some part of their condominium unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newscopter7 232 Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 I'm guessing there'll be less newsroom in its new configuration with everyone working remote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelanceproducer 160 Posted June 21, 2021 Author Share Posted June 21, 2021 https://www.newscaststudio.com/2021/06/20/msnbc-studio-3a-new-set-2021/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1546 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 The original version of this set was one of my favorites. It had so much versatility and was repurposed in so many different ways with different blocking and lighting. It didn't look as interesting when they replaced half of it with video walls. My money is on the new one being almost all video walls. A smaller "newsroom" is probably a safe bet too. I don't think it was ever much of a real newsroom. Does anyone else remember the story that they were paying people minimum wage to sit there and pretend to look busy by reading msnbc.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTVNews 193 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 7 hours ago, C Block said: Does anyone else remember the story that they were paying people minimum wage to sit there and pretend to look busy by reading msnbc.com? For real?! Tell me more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Block 1546 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 I swear it was a story on TV Newser, Inside Cable News, or one of those other late 2000s media blogs. I can't find it now, but from what I remember, NBC either denied it or walked it back somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1860 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 19 hours ago, freelanceproducer said: https://www.newscaststudio.com/2021/06/20/msnbc-studio-3a-new-set-2021/ "First on NewscastStudio" yet posted a day after this thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelanceproducer 160 Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Weeters said: "First on NewscastStudio" yet posted a day after this thread... That’s at least the third time that’s happened to me. I mean I love NewscastStudio but if you’re gonna piggyback off my posts, let me at least work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelanceproducer 160 Posted June 26, 2021 Author Share Posted June 26, 2021 Here’s a look at the studio's status today… FullSizeRender.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briella 234 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 What a tease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelanceproducer 160 Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 Structural elements are going in! It appears we can expect wood tones, rather than the old metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelanceproducer 160 Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Another update! My sources tell me that the studio will not have a newsroom section like it did before. Instead, we can expect to see different parts of the studio used for different shows. A few things to note: - the 90 degree video wall corner will reappear - the curved video wall stemming from a larger video wall will also reappear - expect seamless video pillars that “horseshoe” the studio (similar to what ABC’s main studio has) And there will be a separate studio space behind the Peacock/video wall doors below. I am not sure what for, however, my bet is VR/AR. Rehearsals begin in a week or two with the debut to follow. **Just to orient you, this photo was taken facing what used to the newsroom. If you look closely in the distance, you can see the back of the video walls into the NN studio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 786 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Wouldn't make sense to continue having a working newsroom on the 3rd floor when you have space on the 4th already serving that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medianext.MX 50 Posted August 23, 2021 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I have been looking forward to the debut of the new set during this time. MSNBC does deserve a great new set and from what I have seen, it looks promising. From the sneak peeks, it has a style more in line with recent Clickspring works made for NBC, including the Nightly News studio in its first incarnation. I like the fact the multifaceted videowall with the big horseshoe extension is staying. And, I am with @TennTV1983, there is no need to have a newsroom in studio when you already an expansive space one floor up. It is sad to see newsroom designs being dispensed by videowall-led sets, but this time, it makes sense to do so. The thing is when this set will make its grand debut. Although it is scheduled for September, there's no exact date still. 14 years for a set is an incredible achievement. When it launched in 2007, coinciding with MSNBC's move to 30 Rock, it was billed as the most technologically advanced of all cable news sets. The thing is how both NBC and Clickspring managed to keep up to date over these 14 years, with numerous new elements, modifications, replacing videowalls, introducing and retiring many set pieces, introducing a breaking news booth which did not last long and even giving each show their own desks. The longevity of the set is something that needs to be given a merit, as sets are usually replaced every 3 to 5 years. This set will be sorely missed. To conclude this, I want to ask politely if there are any updates on the construction of the set and its launch schedule. I will appreciate your response if you're entitled to do so. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 It appears the new studio launched today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrogo 195 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Wow, the new set looks great! This is what I expect from NBC, looks like a lot of flexibility. Here are a few screen grabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medianext.MX 50 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 Liking the new set from what has been seen. However, nothing will beat the former set (specially during its first years). It looks like NBC News is trying to do the best to unify all the visual styles of its new set to have something of an Art Deco-like style, which has been already implemented over at Studio 1A across the street. However, the look they developed for MSNBC reflects better these attempts (it doesn't work at 1A because it is a mess of things which have been constantly changed since 2013). The best part of the set is, with no doubt, the entrance zone which shows virtual portraits related to the show on air. The set is airy, much more simplicity and has that retro feeling all around. EDIT: NewscastStudio confirms it is a Clickspring set, fabricated by Mystic and lighting made in-house, plus additional information about the set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrogo 195 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I will be posting screen grabs form the new studio for each show, I’ll try not to go crazy with it, but this is how Chris Hayes is using the space. Also, Rachel remains at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelanceproducer 160 Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 1 minute ago, jrogo said: I will be posting screen grabs form the new studio for each show, I’ll try not to go crazy with it, but this is how Chris Hayes is using the space. Also, Rachel remains at home. Two things to note here - Chris is using a different desk than the two we saw in the space during Deadline WH and there is an added raiser LED riser used as a tertiary video wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrogo 195 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Medianext.MX said: Liking the new set from what has been seen. However, nothing will beat the former set (specially during its first years). It looks like NBC News is trying to do the best to unify all the visual styles of its new set to have something of an Art Deco-like style, which has been already implemented over at Studio 1A across the street. However, the look they developed for MSNBC reflects better these attempts (it doesn't work at 1A because it is a mess of things which have been constantly changed since 2013). The best part of the set is, with no doubt, the entrance zone which shows virtual portraits related to the show on air. The set is airy, much more simplicity and has that retro feeling all around. EDIT: NewscastStudio confirms it is a Clickspring set, fabricated by Mystic and lighting made in-house, plus additional information about the set. 1A is a freaking mess, it doesn’t look good at all, Clickspring really hit the nail on the head with 3A. I like how the new set looks using bright lighting but darker lighting (like on All In doesn't) show it off as well. If you happen to look at the Newscast Studio article you’ll get a laugh right away with “The show, which airs for two hours starting at 3 p.m. eastern, quietly launched from the new space.” Deadline Whitehouse of course begins at 4 PM Eastern. 2 minutes ago, freelanceproducer said: Two things to note here - Chris is using a different desk than the two we saw in the space during Deadline WH and there is an added raiser LED riser used as a tertiary video wall. Any idea of how many desks will be used in 3A? So far we’re at 3? it’s amazing how quickly those LED floors caught on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 1874 Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 3A looks good, possibly the best in cable right now. NBC also did a good job with the meet the press set. They just can't seem to get it right with 1A though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelanceproducer 160 Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 Just now, iron_lion said: 3A looks good, possibly the best in cable right now. NBC also did a good job with the meet the press set. They just can't seem to get it right with 1A though. Facts about 1A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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