I’m a news junkie..so what 42 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 WAGM unveiled a new studio last fall. I don't think it's been covered on the fourms or Discord, but take a look at the set. It's FX Design Group's cookie cutter set that was used for a lot of ex-Raycom stations with duratrans and eventually placed with BMWs or BAMs. Also look how washed out the talent is on the set. I think this set only has the main anchor desk with duratrans, a wx center, and chroma key wall. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19001-wagm-new-studio/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3955 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 It's more of a backdrop than a set. There's no dimension whatsoever to the background. It's just there. It has to be some kind of adapted hand-me-down taken from one of the old Raycom stations and shipped up to Presque Isle under Gray. Even the keywall seems narrow, like it was originally for 4x3 use. To get a full 16x9 shot on that, you would have to zoom in pretty far unless there's some good clipping going on (and it that's not the case, you would see it on TV for sure!) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19001-wagm-new-studio/#findComment-274274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2444 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 The background...why?! This gives me 'Family Video VHS tapes in front of the window for years and years' sun-weathered vibes. I know WAGM has always been low-budget no matter the owner, but the set should be reversed; an LED background on the back (even a cheap Roku TV would be fine!), and they can put some kind of still on the desk. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19001-wagm-new-studio/#findComment-274276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
who?cares 254 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 The weather duras look like the ones WAFF previously had. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19001-wagm-new-studio/#findComment-274282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 917 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Lots of dark woods/tones... Screams late 90s to me Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19001-wagm-new-studio/#findComment-274295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 It is market 206 though, and at least they can send off used sets over to Presque Isle. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19001-wagm-new-studio/#findComment-274297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 527 Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Why does their background backdrops look like they have been in the sun looking all faded like a hole in the restaurant light box menu. Somewhat similar to instagram filters Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19001-wagm-new-studio/#findComment-274299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesNews 186 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 It's not bad for a really really small market, but those cameras and that lighting need some work. Actually, mostly lighting, especially to not make the flat set look so...flat. But those cameras also really need some white balancing. Then again, this is a small market we are talking about and probably very low on the priority list especially when it comes to funding. So let's just be grateful they're not doing the news in front of a curtain with a flat screen on a cart and a card table for a desk. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/19001-wagm-new-studio/#findComment-274328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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