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WINK-TV HD added to SetStudio and Graphics section
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We’ve added captures of WINK-TV, the Fort Myers/Naples, Florida CBS affiliate, to the site.
View the SetStudio page here. View the graphics page here.
FX to offer ‘Ultimate Makeover’ Webinar
FX Group has announced it will host a “Ultimate Newscast Makeover 2010″ Webinar.
FX will also provide details about its news set makeover contest. The winner’s news set area will be designed, built, delivered and installed by FX. Entry details and contest rules will be announced during the Webinar.
ABC, Fox duop debuts new set, graphics

WGXA-TV, the Fox affiliate serving Macon, Ga., added ABC programming to its digital subchannel and launched newscasts with shared facilities and talent under the “NewsCentral” banner. Along with this, a new set and graphics debuted.
Another photo and commentary after the jump.
SetStudio and Graphics updated with WEWS-TV and ‘Inside the NFL’
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We’ve added new photos to SetStudio of Showtime’s “Inside the NFL” studio.
Also, we’ve added screen grabs of WEWS-TV, the Cleveland ABC affiliate, to the graphics section. WEWS-TV is using an HD version of the Scripts TV Station Group package.
‘Today’ provides 360-degree interview from Vancouver

Via Webnewser: NBC’s “Today Show” has posted an interesting 360-degree video of Matt Lauer’s interview with Wayne Gretzky. While it’s a bit of a strange use for recording an interview segment, it does provide a nice view of the show’s temporary digs.
Jack Morton/PDG creates studio for CTV Olympics coverage

CTV debuted its 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics coverage from a studio designed by Jack Morton/PDG.
The studio features three sets with large glass windows overlooking Vancouver for a striking background. An interview set is also part of the studio complete with a TV-powered fireplace. Also of note is the 3D Olympic rings fixture over the anchor desk and collage to the right. The studio was fabricated by Blackwalnut and lighting design was completed by TAD Lighting.
NBC, by comparison, uses a similar studio to its previous Olympic coverage.
View more pictures at SetStudio.
More Golf Channel photos added to SetStudio
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We’ve added some actual pictures of the new Golf Channel studio to SetStudio.
The set debuted in early January to rave reviews and features 4 unique areas, a large golf simulator and lots of interesting details.
WRC-TV updating for HD with a new studio?

WRC-TV, the Washington, D.C. NBC O&O, have moved to a temporary set while work is done on its main studio, shown above from earlier this year.
According to News4 Today’s Facebook fan page, “We are finally going to go 16X9 HD. Our new home is going to look incredible.”
Showtime’s ‘Inside NASCAR’ added to SetStudio
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We’ve added a gallery of captures from Showtime’s newest sports program “Inside NASCAR” to SetStudio.
The set features a bright desk with shades of blue and yellow and a large interview couch.
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.
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 the staffer, David Kiely, will remain employed by the firm.
Click here to read more and view the video.
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?
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