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CNN International debuts new London set to match Atlanta refresh

Courtesy of CNNFan.org and CNN Observations, CNN International today debuted its new London set. The set, similar to the Atlanta refresh, uses the new blue, silver and green colors and features many plasmas and color changing areas.

Overall, this version of the set is more lighter and fresher looking than the Atlanta version. Unlike the Atlanta version, the London set appears to be new, instead of a refresh.

Also, so far no secondary rear projection screen has been seen on the London set, instead, there are three plasmas on the left.

It is too early to tell who designed this set given the fact that the design does not exactly match the CNN International Atlanta set. There are also some signs that it may be at least somewhat based on the original bones of the set.

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WBFF and Sinclair go HD

WBFF in Baltimore has debuted their new high definition set, graphics, and control room. The new look was designed by Devlin Design Group, as part of their 18 set Sinclair Group project. (more…)

WCMH-TV goes street side in Columbus

Columbus, Ohio, NBC affiliate WCMH-TV launched live from the square Tuesday.

As part of the station’s HD update, WCMH moved its morning newscasts streetside to a new set designed by FX Group. Each day, over four hours of coverage will originate from the downtown studio location. (more…)

FOX News Election Center

FOX News is taking the wraps of its brand new, massive, imersive, election center.

Picture courtesy of Inside Cable News.

The new set features a massive rear projection screen on an upper level, many glass panels, a United States map for drawing on, modern led desk, many plasmas, and a lot of surprises. (more…)

Fresh election set decor ideas

As Super Tuesday approaches, many news stations are getting ready to pull out the bunting to deck out the set and newsroom. But, there are some other ways to make your set ready for the election.

• The most basic idea is to change the duratrans or duratran on the set. One option is to design a whole new dura with flag, star and American landmarks imagery. Or, mimic the current duratrans but do a subtle color shift to make them more blue and add some red and white coloring, plus election themed imagery. Your art department can create the duratrans. Then, locate a local print shop that can print on large format materials.
• Use red, white and blue accent lighting on the set. You could consider changing or placing gel in accent lights on the set or add some additional spotlight-style lights to highlight portions of the set. Just make sure you don’t interfere with talent lighting (no one wants a blue anchor).
• You can also add colored spotlights to the background of your newsroom or control room shot to add some visual interest.
• If you have a rear projection screen, DLP or plasma monitor, consider using this to display real-time election graphics that your talent can interact with. Anchors can point out specific numbers or precincts on maps to give viewers a clearer picture.
• RPs or other large screens are also a great way to toss to field reporters and showcasing your team coverage.
• You can also use your chroma key wall as a way for talent to point out data and toss to field reporters, though this may require having anchors practice a bit.
• Also check with your weather staff to see if your weather software supports interaction with the graphics. Many modern systems allow talent to point to elements on the graphic and have them glow, expand or otherwise interact with the anchor. In addition, some weather systems can display multiple video or graphic feeds that can be “selected” by pointing to them and then expanding to fill the key. This can be used for showing multiple data graphics or tossing to live shots.
• If you have a spare studio or unused corner of a studio, consider creating an additional reporting location here. You can set up a mini-newsroom with laptop or desktop computers. Throw in some small monitors to add an active look. Rather than build scenic walls, you can use the studio curtains with some colored lighting splashes, a star or flag gobo or by hanging a large printed sign with your station’s election logo from the grid. You can designate this area to be used for a specific purpose — whether reporting exit poll data, analysis or updates.
• If you don’t have the space or resources to do a complete mini-newsroom setup, another option is to use a curtained corner of a studio with a plasma screen as on OTS element. Just add some accent lighting to the curtains or use them plain. Another good option is to use a freestanding American flag in the background with some well-placed accent lighting.
• Use your weather center as an election reporting location. Even if your weather center features prominent weather branding that can’t be changed, experiment feeding election graphics to any monitors on the set and sticking to tight shots only. On election night, any weather reports can be done from the key wall.
• Add signage to the set and newsroom with your station’s election logo or brand it as “Election Central,” “Election Newsroom” or other similar name. You could take it a step farther and completely brand the newsroom, wowing viewers with the size and depth of your election team. Good places to add signage are set headers, the front of the anchor desk and just behind the anchor two-shot.
• If you’re featuring partisan analysts, use unique backgrounds for each party. They could be branded with the traditional party symbols or just be solid color. The idea is to give viewers a visual cue as to what side the guest is on.

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