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CNN’s Twitter crawl displays anti-Semitic comments
Some anti-Semitic comments made it onto CNN “flipper” yesterday during anchor Rick Sanchez’s interview with Wolff Blitzer about U.S.-Israel political relations. Full story...
NewscastTip: VOs can often be just as effective as packages
Packages are a popular fixture of any newscast, but they are also time consuming and expensive to produce, especially in under-staffed and under-funded newsrooms, and it’s important to keep in mind that many stories can be told just as effectively with a voiceover. A well-written and succinct voiceover combined with sound bites is often more than [...] Full story...
VDO rolls out updated site and demo reel
VDO has rolled out an updated site with new syndicated offerings and demo reels. Full story...
Clickspring confirmed as designer of new CNN set
NewscastStudio has confirmed that Clickspring Design, lead by Erik Ulfers, is the designer behind the new CNN Atlanta studio. Clickspring also designed the main CNN set in New York as well as many of the other CNN sets. Click here to read the full story and commentary. Click here to vote on what you think about [...] Full story...
CNN Atlanta: Your Opinion
Yesterday we posted about the new CNN Atlanta studio. So, what are your thoughts? Continue reading to vote in our poll. What do you think of CNN’s new Atlanta studio?polls Full story...
NewscastStudio welcomes News On iPhone as advertiser
NewscastStudio is pleased to announce that News On iPhone has joined our growing family of advertisers. News on iPhone makes it easy and affordable for almost anybody with a Web site to launch an iPhone app. All that’s required is the address of an RSS feed or two containing the latest information from a Web [...] Full story...
CNN readies Atlanta studio for debut
Via TVNewser, CNN is beginning rehearsals today for its new HD studio in Atlanta. Atlanta is the last of the network’s major facilities to go HD. The set includes multiple presentation locations with a rotating anchor desk and is tricked out with more than 50 HD monitors, including the networks famous “Magic Wall” equipment. Also included [...] Full story...
WNN debuts ‘Tickle Fight Polka’
For your entertainment this Friday (is it just us or did this week seem awfully long?): Barry Mitchell entertains World News Now viewers with a version of his famous “polkas.” This time he pokes fun at the Eric Massa “tickle fight” situation. Click here to view. Full story...
WINK-TV HD added to SetStudio and Graphics section
We’ve added captures of WINK-TV, the Fort Myers/Naples, Florida CBS affiliate, to the site. View the SetStudio page here. View the graphics page here. Full story...
The Weather Channel tweaks graphics
Via TWC Today, The Weather Channel has debuted some small tweaks to many of its graphics. Some of the main changes include new icons on all graphics, and a new, simpler, header on maps. TWC is currently in the process of rolling out the changes, so it’s unknown if the actual show packages and opens will [...] Full story...
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NewscastTip
Our weekly column with great ideas on making your newscast better. Available first every Friday in our NewscastInspiration e-mail newsletter and the following Wednesday on our blog.
Fabricating a Design
A three-part series with Jack Morton PDG and Lexington Design + Fabrication about the process of melding design and fabrication. Part 1 introduces the companies and how they work together. Part 2 goes into more depth about the design and fabrication process and Part 3 takes a closer look at the project.
Behind the Storm
A three-part series on the people and technology behind Brainstorm, a 3D virtual environment and graphics company. Part 1 introduces you to the company and its offerings. Part 2 shows how Brainstorm helped NBC News create an eye-catching election night, including a look at graphics that didn't make it on air. Part 3 discusses how Brainstorm's technology might be used in local news.
