NBC Nightly News - Miami Virtual 1A

[jd285 53]

Tonight’s edition came from a virtual recreation of Studio 1A.

 

[rkolsen 1684]

I mean we can tell it looks virtual and kudos for them for making the reflections on the anchor desk.  The few changes I’d make is that it appears the larger desk that is rarely used was either scanned in or added in virtually. Second, in lieu JDB sitting at what I assume is the small desk of 1A which may be keyed in, I’d remove it and ad a physical desk where they could zoom out from. Then maybe make it where the desk in front of the wall can be removed, and maybe add some dynamic lighting. 
 

I did find it interesting that for the most part they kept the studio as is as opposed to cleaning it up. One example is the video wall that’s used for OTS and on Today weather. They kept the seams in the metal that are there in real life. 

[MorningNews 1448]

I think it looks pretty damn good for a virtual set. Impressive work by NBC.

[ActionNewsAficianado 3]

I work in local news and I couldn't even tell it was virtual. Very impressive.