anchorman 94 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I remember reading on a TV Insider site that WABCtv was going to move into a newly designed studio where "Live with Regis and Kelly" is shot, and that Live! would be moving to Tony Danza's old studio. But, after the fire all those rumors seemed to go away. Does anybody have any details on a possible new studio? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well the rumors still exist, but there still hasn't been any confirmation from ABC nor WABC and the set was recently updated after that fire so I don't think anything is gonna change anytime soon and all of those rumors and speculations are false at least for the foreseeable future especially nowadays when the TV Industry is struggling, the economy is not as well as it used to be and people aren't watching TV as much as they used to, money is tight for the general public, so I don't see it happening anytime soon... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 413 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Holy run-on sentence batman. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
first on fox 18 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well, Vlad does know all. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA 135 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Vlad, your argument holds no weight. If the budget was so tight at WABC, why would they outsource the graphics, instead of getting a new package in-house? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman 94 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 As Vlad brings up good points right now with the TV industry, I think they have plenty of money at channel 7. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 They probably won't be updating soon, seeing as how a major portion of their recent graphics update involves brand new talent shots of the anchors standing in the current studio. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Vlad, your argument holds no weight. If the budget was so tight at WABC, why would they outsource the graphics, instead of getting a new package in-house? Well DMA, we both know that those new graphics were well in the planning stages for quite a while (since last year), and therefore could've been already payed for well before hand. They were however delayed several times due to technical issues, and plus if they had the money they could've gotten several things done long ago such as getting that new set that we're talking about. There must be another reason behind why they are not getting things done as we see fit... Anyway as for the set, I think they should first focus on the music first since I don't really see anything wrong with the actual set, of course it may not the best looking set in the market, but it's not awful looking neither, besides it being pretty small. If they add a plasma live screen backdrop behind the anchor desk to replace the Duratrans image they currently use, that would be a very nice touch and a quick remedy for now. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I think that WABC's music is fine. I like it better than EWN NG 1. All the set needs is a little tweaking, it's too blue and dark. Like Vlad said, maybe a projection screen and a few other things will make it better. BTW how old is the set anyways? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que 73 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 They probably won't be updating soon, seeing as how a major portion of their recent graphics update involves brand new talent shots of the anchors standing in the current studio. That has no effect on a new set. It's a talent shoot, it doesn't matter where it is. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA 135 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Well DMA, we both know that those new graphics were well in the planning stages for quite a while (since last year), and therefore could've been already payed for well before hand. They were however delayed several times due to technical issues, and plus if they had the money they could've gotten several things done long ago such as getting that new set that we're talking about. There must be another reason behind why they are not getting things done as we see fit... Anyway as for the set, I think they should first focus on the music first since I don't really see anything wrong with the actual set, of course it may not the best looking set in the market, but it's not awful looking neither, besides it being pretty small. If they add a plasma live screen backdrop behind the anchor desk to replace the Duratrans image they currently use, that would be a very nice touch and a quick remedy for now. They haven't been in the works for a year, the rumors that they were being done by Hothaus are obviously false. Again, the right terminology would be a RP screen, not a plasma. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I think that WABC's music is fine. I like it better than EWN NG 1. All the set needs is a little tweaking' date=' it's too blue and dark. Like Vlad said, maybe a projection screen and a few other things will make it better. BTW how old is the set anyways?[/quote'] Well the current look debut in January 2005, and was then heavily damaged in May 2007, due to the studio fire, the backdrop they had before disintegrated, and was replaced with a clearer better looking backdrop. However the overall look and familiarity of the set is about 3 years old which isn't too old and doesn't really warrant an update unless they absolutely have to for whatever reason. I think they should take their time as there really is no rush the set is a nice set in my opinion, and a major overhaul isn't necessary. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA 135 Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9fKB4m8zNw&eurl= According to the description on this video, the set is from 2004, but it could be wrong. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1916 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 This article from summer 2005 says it was installed in February of that year. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman 94 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Well the current look debut in January 2005, and was then heavily damaged in May 2007, due to the studio fire, the backdrop they had before disintegrated, and was replaced with a clearer better looking backdrop. However the overall look and familiarity of the set is about 3 years old which isn't too old and doesn't really warrant an update unless they absolutely have to for whatever reason. I think they should take their time as there really is no rush the set is a nice set in my opinion, and a major overhaul isn't necessary. Its a nice set, but it could be bigger. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Here is a thread we discussed back in the end of 2006 regarding the same situation, perhaps it can shed some light to the new people here about what was going on at WABC during that time: http://www.packofseven.tv/tvnt/showthread.php?t=69&page=1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA 135 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I think we can all say that nynewsguy has no clue what he is talking about. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman 94 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 This message was deleted by anchorman93 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA 135 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I was talking about the linked thread, above. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman 94 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 I was talking about the linked thread, above. oh ok. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
username23 1 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 It doesn't take a year to build a new set, even a complex one. WABC has plenty of money, if they didn't you would see more onsets, weather walls and plasma screens and less live shots, since they are extremely costly (especially since WABC ENGs are combos and usually once a newscast they use the sat portion of the truck). The fire would have certainly put a dent into the budget for a new set, maybe delayed it for 6 months, but even so it would be on track. If it is going to construct a set I would imagine it would start now, since the summer is a slower time for ABC production, it can redirect many of the staffers from the other buildings into WABC to help them with construction and destruction of the old studios. I would say we should look for a new set for the August sweeps, but seeing as how they unveiled the new graphics after sweeps, its anyone's guess when we could see a new one. It is likely we will not see a new one, because the new graphics give the appearance of a good refreshed look for the station, too many changes that come too quickly could make the station appear as desperate as some of the other stations. Also, to reply to Vlad's comment about the new opens. Talent opens are typically done in front of a green or blue screen to enable the editors to chroma out the wall and insert the images in, similar to how weather is done. This gives the editor more freedom to create the open and insert all of the wooshes, swooshes and other effects you see. Sometimes when shooting the open the cameras don't quite move properly or are slightly off, and its just easier if its shot in chroma to adjust the image in editing. This mainly applies to the turn and smile type opens, like at WABC. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 The fire would have certainly put a dent into the budget for a new set, maybe delayed it for 6 months, but even so it would be on track. If it is going to construct a set I would imagine it would start now, since the summer is a slower time for ABC production, it can redirect many of the staffers from the other buildings into WABC to help them with construction and destruction of the old studios. I would say we should look for a new set for the August sweeps, but seeing as how they unveiled the new graphics after sweeps, its anyone's guess when we could see a new one. It is likely we will not see a new one, because the new graphics give the appearance of a good refreshed look for the station, too many changes that come too quickly could make the station appear as desperate as some of the other stations. The next major sweeps are not until November of this year, although some stations do a local-only July sweeps, but the majority of the stations do it in November, changes are not too commonly seen or made during the July sweeps. Anyway they have a long way to go, I highly doubt they'll get a new set this year anyway the set is still relatively new and modern so thats really the main reason why I don't see it happening, unless ABC forces them to, don't expect them to get a new set anytime soon... Upgrades are definitely more likely like a Projection Backdrop which would significantly make it nicer, that is very well possible and perhaps a few minor tweaks, but I'm expecting them to remain with what they have for now, they just got graphics anyway, so I think they need a break for now... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34597 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amra 171 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Vlad, the next sweeps period is in September... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceManNYR 240 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 It seems the first step for WABC to have a new set is for Live With Regis and Kelly to move into the ABC studio were The Today Danza Show used to tape, since WABC and Live share the same studio split in half. That has not happened yet. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Vlad, the next sweeps period is in September... Nielsen 2008 Sweeps Dates: February 2008 31 January - 27 February, 2008 May 2008 24 April - 21 May, 2008 July 2008 3 July - 30 July, 2008 November 2008 30 October - 26 November, 2008 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/3794-new-set-for-wabc/#findComment-34610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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