Posts Tagged ‘Set Design’

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 used for some of the newscasts along with newsroom backed desk.

Thanks to Metro Jacksonville for the video captures.

Fabricating a Design: A Closer Look

NewscastStudio regularly gives a bird’s eye view of various broadcast sets, but never before have we taken a look at how the role of the fabricator fits into the world of the designer. This exclusive series goes behind the scenes of ESPN’s latest set and shows you how Jack Morton PDG and Lexington Design + Fabrication work together to create innovative sets.

This the final part of our interview with both the designer and the fabricator of ESPN’s new SportsCenter Los Angeles set. Make sure to read part one and part two of this series.

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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.

Continue reading for more pictures and video.

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KREX-TV launches new studio and graphics in HD

KREX-TV, the CBS affiliate serving western Colorado, has launched their newly constructed studio in HD.

KREX-TV suffered an estimated $6 million fire in 2008 which destroyed their entire building and infrastructure. After the fire the owner group pledged to build a “state of the art media and news gathering operation.”

The new building features a new HD studio designed by Devlin Design Group with a syndicated graphics package produced by VDO. You may recognize the graphics, as they match the graphics debuted earlier this year at KOMU-TV.

For more pictures visit the KREX-TV Facebook page.

WPIX-TV preparing for new set

WPIX-TV, the New York based CW affiliate, is demolishing their current evening news set to make way for a new HD set. This change comes after the announcement of news director Karen Scott leaving WPIX-TV:

“Karen Scott, who for 16 years has been news director at WPIX/Ch. 11, is leaving Tribune-owned station.

The surprising move comes just a couple weeks before Ch. 11 is set to launch a new 6:30 newscast.  The station is also preparing to debut a look for its newscasts, including a new studio set-up.”

While we wait for the new set, make sure to check out WPIX-TV’s Facebook page for pictures of their old set and the demolition process.

The new WPIX-TV set debuts September 14:04

“FB Fans!!! You may notice that our set looks a little “different” right now…that’s because we’re building a BRAND NEW SET…keep checking this page for frequent updates! And don’t forget to watch the PIX News at 630pm starting September 14.”

Clickspring wins Gold BDA for CNN election set

During the recent Promax|BDA awards, Clickspring Design was honored for its CNN Election set design.

CNN charged Clickspring with realizing two primary objectives for election coverage. First: to communicate unassailable editorial expertise. The headline “CNN = Politics” established an equation for all design and production related to the election season.

The secondary objective was to create a branded alignment between multiple events — twelve debates, five primaries and election night. Developing live events with audiences ranging from 200 to 2,000 in size, and addressing the realities of live video production — two very different lenses — needed careful synchronization.

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Park Place studio tweaks Web site

Park Place Studio, the Carnegie, PA based set design firm, has recently updated their website with a new gallery of work and updated information.

The site, online at www.ParkPlace.tv, has some of Park’s recent work for NASA, the United States Senate and KTNV. The new galleries make looking through pictures a snap and allow for quick viewing of all of Park’s work.

SKY News updates studios

UK news channel SKY News launched an updated newsroom and studio today. The previous studio featured vibrant reds and blues, but the new  studio did away with most of these colors for a more subdued look.

Also a new anchor desk was installed that better matched the new look and the studio overall. New carpeting was also added along with shifting the newsroom.

A new set was also constructed for Sunrise, SKY’s morning program. Continue reading to view lots of pictures. (more…)

Baltimore H-A affiliate goes HD, debuts new set

Through EngadgetHD, Orlando based set design FX Group has debuted a new set for Baltimore based WBAL-TV. WBAL-TV, the Heast-Argyle Television NBC affiliate, also launched in high definition at the start of the new year. View more pictures of the set here.

The set features vivid blues with 3D elements in each duratran adding depth to the set. An interview area and 11 InstaWeather Plus Center are also part of the new set. It is interesting to see WBAL-TV kept the Weather Plus branding.

Jack Morton updates website

Jack Morton, the parent company of Production Design Group, has launched a new website with an updated portfolio.

The new site neglects to show any of Jack Morton’s local work, such as WBBM, but features most of Jack Morton’s recent national work including the new CBS Early Show set, the NASCAR mobile studio for ESPN and the NFL Today set for CBS.

Overall the new site is very easy to use and is a good look into their vast company. Visit the new site here.

New set for CNBC?

Recently, CNBC began using a new desk and backdrop setup for many of their Wall Street Crisis shows and those shows hosted by Larry Kudlow.

The original Wall Street Crisis “set” was quickly thrown together using the Kudlow & Company set and other new elements, such as Crisis branding, to give the crisis coverage its own distinct area. (more…)

New set design firm Fifteenhundred launched

We have some exciting news to share with NewscastStudio users.

HD Media Ventures, LLC, the new parent company of NewscastStudio, is launching our own set design company called Fifteenhundred.

We realize this is a big, bold step for us as both a company and Web site. However, we want to assure you it’s not going to affect the way we report on the set design industry or any other areas we cover. We are, as always, very enthusiastic about the industry as a whole and will continue showcasing other firms’ creativity and projects. All set design firms contribute valuable ideas to newscasts across the country and drive the industry as a whole.

In addition, NewscastStudio will continue to accept advertising from other creative services companies as well as help promote their work and news as much as possible.

It’s important to note that Fifteenhundred and NewscastStudio will remain separate entities.

For more information about Fifteenhundred, visit our Web site at www.fifteenhundred.tv.