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Steve in Pudsey
Rkolsen posted:
harshy posted:

Not sure why these NBC feeds exist here, I only wished the BBC did a similar thing Sad

I imagine the unencrypted MSNBC feeds there so crews in the field working from trucks can view the program that their correspondent appears on. Frequently they'll ask about one of their correspondents about a previous segment that aired before them for their opinion.


But a feed of the station output rather than studio output would achieve that?
RK
Rkolsen
Steve in Pudsey posted:
Rkolsen posted:
harshy posted:

Not sure why these NBC feeds exist here, I only wished the BBC did a similar thing Sad

I imagine the unencrypted MSNBC feeds there so crews in the field working from trucks can view the program that their correspondent appears on. Frequently they'll ask about one of their correspondents about a previous segment that aired before them for their opinion.


But a feed of the station output rather than studio output would achieve that?

Sorry that's what I meant the feeds listed sound like they are the station output. Putting a studio output up for a show sounds like it would be more hassle especially when there are bureaus throughout the region that would need to view the full channel.
NG
noggin Founding member
Rkolsen posted:
harshy posted:

Not sure why these NBC feeds exist here, I only wished the BBC did a similar thing Sad

I imagine the unencrypted MSNBC feeds there so crews in the field working from trucks can view the program that their correspondent appears on. Frequently they'll ask about one of their correspondents about a previous segment that aired before them for their opinion.


Why would you need a satellite link for that? Surely any reporter will be listening to IFB (Clean Feed is the UK term) before their segment (either on-camera or in the truck in the warm) - there is no need for vision for a reporter to be able to follow previous segments in the show.

Of course having reverse vision is a nice thing to have - but it's far from essential and not having it doesn't prevent a reporter from being across other elements in a show.

You certainly wouldn't want the reporter listening to the audio accompanying reverse vision when on-camera (though sitting in a warm truck to watch it is obviously a different thing).
RK
Rkolsen
noggin posted:
Rkolsen posted:
harshy posted:

Not sure why these NBC feeds exist here, I only wished the BBC did a similar thing Sad

I imagine the unencrypted MSNBC feeds there so crews in the field working from trucks can view the program that their correspondent appears on. Frequently they'll ask about one of their correspondents about a previous segment that aired before them for their opinion.


Why would you need a satellite link for that? Surely any reporter will be listening to IFB (Clean Feed is the UK term) before their segment (either on-camera or in the truck in the warm) - there is no need for vision for a reporter to be able to follow previous segments in the show.

Of course having reverse vision is a nice thing to have - but it's far from essential and not having it doesn't prevent a reporter from being across other elements in a show.

You certainly wouldn't want the reporter listening to the audio accompanying reverse vision when on-camera (though sitting in a warm truck to watch it is obviously a different thing).


I just was saying that it would be a convenience to have.
SP
Steve in Pudsey
Rkolsen posted:
Steve in Pudsey posted:
Rkolsen posted:
I imagine the unencrypted MSNBC feeds there so crews in the field working from trucks can view the program that their correspondent appears on. Frequently they'll ask about one of their correspondents about a previous segment that aired before them for their opinion.


But a feed of the station output rather than studio output would achieve that?

Sorry that's what I meant the feeds listed sound like they are the station output. Putting a studio output up for a show sounds like it would be more hassle especially when there are bureaus throughout the region that would need to view the full channel.


The one James-2001 was asking about is studio output

Quote:

Is the raw NBC News feed on 15W meant for the London beaurau? I find it interesting to watch, often showing the goings on in the studios a good 2 to 3 hours before they go on air! Not to mention all manner of test cards, graphics and stings being played out.
RK
Rkolsen
Steve in Pudsey posted:
Rkolsen posted:
Steve in Pudsey posted:

But a feed of the station output rather than studio output would achieve that?

Sorry that's what I meant the feeds listed sound like they are the station output. Putting a studio output up for a show sounds like it would be more hassle especially when there are bureaus throughout the region that would need to view the full channel.


The one James-2001 was asking about is studio output

Quote:

Is the raw NBC News feed on 15W meant for the London beaurau? I find it interesting to watch, often showing the goings on in the studios a good 2 to 3 hours before they go on air! Not to mention all manner of test cards, graphics and stings being played out.

I don't know about the London Bureau output - I always thought it was fiber'd over to 30 Rock due to the lack of delay.

Maybe it is delivered to NY by satellite and they left it lit between hits?

Sometimes the networks may just leave the signal up and put something else on the frequency. I've seen/heard the networks here in the US that just has a camera view of their sets online - or a prompter output.
MO
Mouseboy33
WSYR 3 Syracuse debuted their new set. The station is owned by Sinclair and they use the hideous Park Place group to design their sets. This set is a replica of their set they launched for ABC 33/40 in Birmingham AL.
Ugly on evey level. Boring and generic and it even has wood.
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Mouseboy33
WRIC 8 ABC Richmond Virginia launched their new set. Its ok. I think the biggest mistake was dumping their long time 8 logo for this new generic 8. Not good.
Kinda like the desk. The lighting and sound is bad. Graphics are ehhh. But they butchered the fantastic theme that was created for WSB Atlanta. They are using the wrong cut or something...sounds horrible. Not a good relaunch in my opinion. http://www.southernmedia-nmsa.com/#1,1,WSB



Last edited by Mouseboy33 on 25 October 2016 4:15pm

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Mouseboy33
One more for the ugly column
KWWL - Waterloo Iowa. Teeny tiny market is undergoing a major upgrade to their entire facility, swapping floors and such. Too bad they pick an ugly set design. Stacked stone and wood and silver metal stripes. Yuck. I do like the video wall behind the weather desk.
http://www.newscaststudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/kwwl-studio.jpg
Newscaststudio has more.
http://www.newscaststudio.com/2016/11/02/iowa-tv-kwwl-studio-renovation/
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Mouseboy33
WIS - Columbia South Carolina debuted their news set. Not sure who thought this floor was a good idea. Not good. Far to busy for tv. Unfortunately this stacked stone idea seems to be taking off. They use a white version. Dont like it, but it looks far better than the varied colour stacked stone treatment seen on the last set. The hideous floor ruins this set.

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Mouseboy33
WJBK Fox Detroit. The O&O in Detroit finally dumped their mandated set and they end up with the confusing garbage. Its a hot mess. Bricks, curves. Just a jumble of things. Its nice to see a set using a colour other than blue. But ooof...this is bad. Seeing all the nice O&O sets that have been appearing, this is a "YUGE DISASTER" Looks to be designed by DDG. Sorry Guys not good.....
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Video Tour.


Last edited by Mouseboy33 on 4 November 2016 3:38pm
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Mouseboy33
KHOU- Houston TX. Tegna (station group owner) strikes again with these dead, ill, designed sets. Similar to the disaster at KING 5 Seattle. I dont know who thinks a matte grey floor looks great on telly, it doesnt and the lighting is corpse like. Yawn
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