Archive for the ‘Site Updates’ Category

NewscastStudio going on vacation

NewscastStudio will be taking a brief break this week for the Thanksgiving holiday. Barring any breaking news, we won’t be regularly updating the Web site. There will also be no NewscastInspiration newsletter this week.

Have a safe and happy holiday. We’ll be back Nov. 30.

KSPR-TV and Options Charter School added to SetStudio

We’ve added photos of the new Devlin Design Group set from KSPR-TV in Springfield, Missouri and photos of Options Charter School to SetStudio. Special thanks to meteorologist Craig Carnesi for the KSPR-TV photos.

New listings added to link directory

We just added several new businesses to our link directory:

• Set Designer: SkinoTechniki
• Motion Graphics Designer: Indie Box
• Motion Graphics Designer: goMotion Design
• Motion Graphics Designer: Chinovian

Check out these new additions and browse the rest of the link directory for more set designers, motion graphics designers, weather and traffic providers, web site software vendors, music composers and more.

WBAL-TV added to SetStudio and Graphics section

We’ve added a SetStudio and Graphics section update with screen captures from WBAL-TV, the Baltimore NBC affiliate. Thanks to Ryan for these captures.

KTLA-TV graphics package added

We’ve added a gallery of KTLA-TV graphics to the graphics section. The package features vibrant blues and oranges with lots of motion and action.

KTLA-TV debuts new set from BDI

KTLA-TV, the CW affiliate in Los Angeles, has debuted its new set and graphics. The set features a modern look and elements in warm woods and blue tones. NewscastStudio has confirmed the set was designed by Broadcast Design International.

We’ll have more coverage and graphics tomorrow. Special thanks to Aaron for the caps.

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KTLA-TV moves to temporary studio

KTLA-TV, the LA based CW affiliate, has moved to a temporary studio while work is done on their main studio. They hinted at some big changes coming including a new set and possibly graphics… We’ll stay alert for updates.

615 Music composes custom package for WSB-TV

615 Music has updated their site with a new packaged called “Coverage.” It appears the package is composed for WSB-TV, the Atlanta ABC affiliate. We cannot confirm if this package has debuted on WSB-TV as of yet, but currently the NMSA lists WSB-TV as still using News 2000 by Music Partners.

The package uses a rock and percussion base and features 16 themes and over 900 cuts. The package draws heavily on big percussion beats and then a rock theme with orchestral stabs emerge. With 16 themes, this package has many many variations and sounds different than recent 615 Music work.

WPBF-TV debuts new newscenter

WPBF-TV, the ABC affiliate serving West Palm Beach, has debuted an updated newsroom and set designed by FX Group. The new look uses the bones of the newsplex originally designed by BDI, but with substantial changes to colors, materials and technology.

The design appears to be a breakthrough style for FX Group and a big departure from the usual Hearst-Argyle set designs seen recently at WPBF-TV’s sister stations across the country. Light wood toned arches create a vaulted feel to newsroom, creating a unique look that may have been inspired by the ABC logo’s globe shape. The arches also feature lighted elements on the inner surface, creating a great sense of depth and added visual interest to these architectural features.

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CNN International London set photos added

Photos from CNN International’s London studio are now online.

Screen grabs of new ‘Today’ graphics posted

We’ve posted screen captures from NBC’s new “Today Show” graphics package.

ESPN LA photos added

We’ve added some photographs from the ESPN Los Angeles set, including the unique one seen above.

These photos were contributed by the set’s fabricator, Lexington Design+Fabrication, and we’re glad they included this behind-the-set view. We’re so used to seeing the front side of sets but the backs are often just as interesting as they provide a glimpse at just how some of the eye-catching effects are achieved, in this case by designer Jack Morton/PDG.

That’s not to say the front of the ESPN L.A. isn’t either and we have several photographs of studio and set that do a great job of showcasing this colorful set that’s designed to blend with the main ESPN SportsCenter set in Bristol, Conn.