JJ2104 11 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Hello! This is my first post on here after lurking on the old and new sites for a couple years and I wanted to make a topic on the new ABC building in Hudson Square after someone on here posted a World News Now video eulogizing the old building. I'm pretty sure lots of folks here already posted The View's new studio so I'm not gonna bother with that. But here's some pics of WNN/GMA First Look's new set. Honestly, to me, there's not that much difference between the old and new sets and they didn't show more of the new set but other than that, it's fine. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ2104 11 Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 I forgot to add: there aren't any pics of the set in World News Now mode because the ABC News Live stream only began with the latter half of GMA First Look. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-303206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewsTV 251 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) ABC had technical issues during a special report. And this was leaked, could it be the new ABC WNT studio? https://youtu.be/nwIavGXTjpo Edited February 28 by TheNewsTV 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5551 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I was ready to doubt you, but yeah, you're right. Such a lateral move. Their stubbornness and not wanting to actually evolve the show's look is very frustrating. Compare to the current set... 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnews2 590 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 That is so similar to what they currently have it could be that “they’re the same picture” meme from The Office 1 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle R 46 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Do we know when WNT moves to the new studio? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5551 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 13 minutes ago, Kyle R said: Do we know when WNT moves to the new studio? "March." Probably the next week or two. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Newsroom 1262 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 2 hours ago, TheNewsTV said: the new ABC WNT studio? This is underwhelming & familiar. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 453 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 2 hours ago, TheNewsTV said: ABC had technical issues during a special report. And this was leaked, could it be the new ABC WNT studio? https://youtu.be/nwIavGXTjpo We say often on here if it's not broken, don't fix it. I get that, WNT is number 1 and all, regardless about the quality but there has to be an exception to everything. This look, graphics and set, is approaching it's initial 10th birthday and it's only gotten worse with age. Also worth noting that now no main evening Newscast (unless you count PBS) has a light aired look, all dark and ominous, though ABC pulls it off the worst. I'll give them credit for the tweaks they did do, and who knows, maybe you can't really tell all the changes and uniqueness because it's the same graphics! Now seeing this, I'm not very confident that we're getting new graphics with this new set, the set barley changed, so why would they want to change graphics? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1712 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 (edited) 5 hours ago, 24994J said: 5 hours ago, TheNewsTV said: Looks like they migrated from a rear projection display to a seamless video wall. Is that a vinyl image over a white plexiglass facia on the front of the anchor desk or did they finally put animation on it. I will say that this anchor desk looks more local news than network. It's huge for 1 person. I would much rather have a counter-height desk and and several stand-ups around the studio, than the anchor staying in one place during the entire show. From what I could see in the video and from the image, it looks like they're testing the levels on these chairs to determine which would work well on camera. The problem with chrome is the reflectivity. 2 hours ago, ATLNewsExpert said: We say often on here if it's not broken, don't fix it. I get that, WNT is number 1 and all, regardless about the quality but there has to be an exception to everything. This look, graphics and set, is approaching it's initial 10th birthday and it's only gotten worse with age. Also worth noting that now no main evening Newscast (unless you count PBS) has a light aired look, all dark and ominous, though ABC pulls it off the worst. I'll give them credit for the tweaks they did do, and who knows, maybe you can't really tell all the changes and uniqueness because it's the same graphics! Now seeing this, I'm not very confident that we're getting new graphics with this new set, the set barley changed, so why would they want to change graphics? Isn't Nightly News still using Studio 1A? That's a bright set and has windows. I really like this use. Edited March 1 by ABC 7 Denver 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 453 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 9 minutes ago, ABC 7 Denver said: Looks like they migrated from a rear projection display to a seamless video wall. Is that a vinyl image over a white plexiglass facia on the front of the anchor desk or did they finally put animation on it. I will say that this anchor desk looks more local news than network. It's huge for 1 person. I would much rather have a counter-height desk and and several stand-ups around the studio, than the anchor staying in one place during the entire show. From what I could see in the video and from the image, it looks like they're testing the levels on these chairs to determine which would work well on camera. The problem with chrome is the reflectivity. Isn't Nightly News still using Studio 1A? That's a bright set and has windows. I really like this use. I'm pretty sure that's the LA studio, but it's definitely not 1A 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
freelanceproducer 180 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 2 hours ago, ABC 7 Denver said: Looks like they migrated from a rear projection display to a seamless video wall. Is that a vinyl image over a white plexiglass facia on the front of the anchor desk or did they finally put animation on it. I will say that this anchor desk looks more local news than network. It's huge for 1 person. I would much rather have a counter-height desk and and several stand-ups around the studio, than the anchor staying in one place during the entire show. From what I could see in the video and from the image, it looks like they're testing the levels on these chairs to determine which would work well on camera. The problem with chrome is the reflectivity. Isn't Nightly News still using Studio 1A? That's a bright set and has windows. I really like this use. This is one of their studios in DC - N4. They have three main studios in their Capitol Hill - one for MTP, one primarily used by MSNBC, and this one. It’s by far the smallest of the three. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1915 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Similar to the WABC set, it might be best to hold judgement until we see it with the lights on!!! 15 minutes ago, freelanceproducer said: This is one of their studios in DC - N4. They have three main studios in their Capitol Hill - one for MTP, one primarily used by MSNBC, and this one. It’s by far the smallest of the three. N4 was also partially recycled from a set that existed before the fire. 2 hours ago, ABC 7 Denver said: Looks like they migrated from a rear projection display to a seamless video wall. Most of the current set is video wall, including the main background. 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 2158 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 (edited) I'm in the minority but I like the current WNT studio. I think its lighting could be improved but I like the dark aesthetic. IMO it looks better than studio 1A on NNN. My main issue is the graphics and lower thirds could use updating. On 2/28/2025 at 7:17 PM, ABC 7 Denver said: I would much rather have a counter-height desk and and several stand-ups around the studio, than the anchor staying in one place during the entire show. ..... Isn't Nightly News still using Studio 1A? That's a bright set and has windows. I really like this use. I agree, it would be great to see David move around the set instead of staying static and being on one shot for the whole broadcast. On 2/28/2025 at 4:40 PM, ATLNewsExpert said: We say often on here if it's not broken, don't fix it. I get that, WNT is number 1 and all, regardless about the quality but there has to be an exception to everything. This look, graphics and set, is approaching it's initial 10th birthday and it's only gotten worse with age. Also worth noting that now no main evening Newscast (unless you count PBS) has a light aired look, all dark and ominous, though ABC pulls it off the worst. I'll give them credit for the tweaks they did do, and who knows, maybe you can't really tell all the changes and uniqueness because it's the same graphics! Now seeing this, I'm not very confident that we're getting new graphics with this new set, the set barley changed, so why would they want to change graphics? When I realized this this look has been in place for a decade, I was thinking the exact same thing. They must think nothing major needs tweaking if they've been on top for so long. Edited March 3 by MediaZone4K 1 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodfreyGR 650 Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 2/28/2025 at 6:17 PM, ABC 7 Denver said: I would much rather have a counter-height desk and and several stand-ups around the studio, than the anchor staying in one place during the entire show. Pulling this quote from @24994J a few years back in the WNT thread. If true that Dave takes the "Business Casual" approach on set, that would explain why he's always parked behind the desk. I do agree that it would be great if he was more... dynamic... on the program. On 2/19/2020 at 9:42 PM, 24994J said: As currently constructed, WNT doesn't need much to go to air. Muir hasn't appeared standing up in that studio for the better part of a decade, and wears jeans most nights. Jennings & Gibson moved around the studio more than David. Like local newscasters around the country, a modern, spacious studio might force him to put on nice pants. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304080 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 2158 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 (edited) There are good but underutilized elements of the current set. For a change, It would be nice to see Muir stand next to this giant monitor BBC style going forward. Edited March 6 by MediaZone4K 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 940 Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 21 minutes ago, MediaZone4K said: There are good but underutilized elements of the current set. For a change, It would be nice to see Muir stand next to this giant monitor BBC style going forward. They can leave every days report on millions impacted by a sprinkle in their old digs too while they are at it. 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 2158 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 3 hours ago, ns8401 said: They can leave every days report on millions impacted by a sprinkle in their old digs too while they are at it. Don't forget to call it a "DANGEROUS rainstorm". 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 940 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, MediaZone4K said: Don't forget to call it a "DANGEROUS rainstorm". Where are my manners? Good point. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5551 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 (edited) World News Tonight has made the move. Did we want more? Yes, but it still looks so much better on-air, than the old. No new graphics, thought they finally lowered and widened the banners. Edited March 7 by 24994J 3 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 453 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, 24994J said: World News Tonight has made the move. Did we want more? Yes, but it still looks so much better on-air, than the old. No new graphics, thought they finally lowered and widened the banners. Lighting is much better! 2 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304200 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 2158 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 12 hours ago, ATLNewsExpert said: Lighting is much better! Looks good. Is 2020 still being broadcast from the old building? The lighting on David and Deborah last night looked awful. The YouTube channel screenshot makes it worse but it was bad when I saw it on TV. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1437 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, MediaZone4K said: Looks good. Is 2020 still being broadcast from the old building? The lighting on David and Deborah last night looked awful. The YouTube channel screenshot makes it worse but it was bad when I saw it on TV. Yeah this looks like the UWS set. 20/20 is prerecorded right? Could’ve been filmed earlier in the week before the move. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5551 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Yup, that's the old set. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MediaZone4K 2158 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 "New" set looks good. I miss the video wall columns from the old set though. It gave the side angle some depth. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/21624-7-hudson-square-studios/#findComment-304211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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