Checking out ‘America’s Election HQ’
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
We also checked in with Fox News Channel, which is using its recently-installed RP-heavy set. Combined with the circular anchor desk, this set does a good job of accommodating Fox’s panel of experts without the “temporary” feel of MSNBC and CNN’s panel anchor desks. Plus, the large scrolling text on the RP is a great, eye-catching feature that also reflects off the shiny surface of the table surface.
We also checked in with Fox News Channel, which is using its recently-installed RP-heavy set. Combined with the circular anchor desk, this set does a good job of accommodating Fox’s panel of experts without the “temporary” feel of MSNBC and CNN’s panel anchor desks. Plus, the large scrolling text on the RP is a great, eye-catching feature that also reflects off the shiny surface of the table surface.
Once constructed solely with wood, nails and basic special effects, news sets have sprouted a slew of technological elements and flexible options in the face of the industry’s transition to digital and HD broadcasting.
