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Latest News
Creator of ‘happy talk,’ ‘Action News’ Frank Magid dead at 78
Frank Magid, a veteran television consultant often dubbed the “news doctor” has died at 78, reports the Washington Post. Magid, who founded Frank Magid Associates, a top research and consulting firm for a wide variety of industries, is known for creating the “Action News” format to counter the success of the “Eyewitness News” brand. The first [...] Full story...
Jack Morton helps relaunch ‘Sunrise’ on Channel 7
Jack Morton and lead designer Jim Fenhagen helped develop a new look for Australia’s Channel 7 morning program “Sunrise” that launched last week. The new set, located at Channel 7’s Martin Place studio, uses various wood tones and LED lighting to create an inviting morning show set. “Visually, the most obvious changes to Sunrise in 2010 include [...] Full story...
TV interview catches banker viewing racy pics
Well, here’s one of the downsides of a newsroom set. An Australian banker has achieved YouTube stardom after his computer monitor showing semi-nude photos of a model showed up behind one of his coworkers who was giving a live television interview. The company the banker works for, Macquarie Private Wealth, says “action” has been taken but [...] Full story...
615 Music updates site with new news music for WSFL-TV and KTLA-TV
615 Music has updated its site with some recent work including a package created for WSFL-TV and KTLA-TV. The package for WSFL-TV, which debuted a few weeks ago, features an upbeat pace and light acoustics. The package is used for WSFL-TV’s morning show “The Morning Show” and is named “First Report.” The package works well for [...] Full story...
WCNC-TV begins broadcasting from a temporary set
WCNC-TV, the Charlotte Belo owned NBC affiliate, began broadcasting from a temporary set this week. Is HD in its future? Full story...
WTLV-TV and WJXX-TV debut new HD studio and graphics
WTLV-TV and WJXX-TV, Jacksonville’s second duopoly, debuted a new HD set and updated Gannett HD graphics package Monday. WAWS-TV and WTEV-TV debuted in HD the previous week. The set was designed by FX Group and is a “different look from its past work” according to the company. The set features a stand up pod which is [...] Full story...
Stephen Arnold Music sonic brands ‘Inside Africa’ for CNN
Stephen Arnold Music recently completed this new package for CNN International’s “Inside Africa” program. Full story...
WAWS-TV and WTEV-TV upgrade to HD
Sweeps is upon us and so are station changes. WAWS-TV and WTEV-TV, the Jacksonville CBS and FOX duopoly, debuted an updated HD graphics package last night. WTLX-TV and WJXX-TV are expected to go HD today with a new set and graphics package. View more graphic grabs on the WAWS-TV graphics page. Thanks to FLNewsCenter.com for the tip. Full story...
Anatomy of a news package
It’s Friday, and we thought maybe you’d need a funny video. From the BBC program “Newswipe,” this video breaks down what’s in a video news package… from the walking talking shot to the graphs and illustrations to grab viewer attention. May contain some colorful British humor and language. Via TVByTheNumbers.com Full story...
KMAX-TV ‘Good Day Sacramento’ added to SetStudio
We’ve added pictures from “Good Day Sacramento,” KMAX-TV’s morning program, to SetStudio. The set was designed by Park Place Studio. Full story...
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NewscastTip
Our weekly column with great ideas on making your newscast better. Available first every Friday in our NewscastInspiration e-mail newsletter and the following Wednesday on our blog.
Fabricating a Design
A three-part series with Jack Morton PDG and Lexington Design + Fabrication about the process of melding design and fabrication. Part 1 introduces the companies and how they work together. Part 2 goes into more depth about the design and fabrication process and Part 3 takes a closer look at the project.
Behind the Storm
A three-part series on the people and technology behind Brainstorm, a 3D virtual environment and graphics company. Part 1 introduces you to the company and its offerings. Part 2 shows how Brainstorm helped NBC News create an eye-catching election night, including a look at graphics that didn't make it on air. Part 3 discusses how Brainstorm's technology might be used in local news.
