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New HD Wall
« on: January 19, 2011, 11:57:37 AM »
I was told techs are working on a new hd video wall today
« Last Edit: January 19, 2011, 04:36:55 PM by Martin »

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 12:07:25 PM »
That's cool. I wonder how it'll turn out. :)
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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2011, 12:36:24 PM »
I was told techs are working on a new hd video wall today
I wonder what this new HD video wall will be like and if they'll continue to use the green screens... I like the green screens over a video wall any day.

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2011, 12:40:58 PM »
They should just purchase HD LCD TV's that are like 80 inches + and use those with height adjustment stands.
But hey, thats cool :)

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 02:55:48 PM »
I hope it's not like what Al uses during WUWA, or what WNBC in New York uses for weather.

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 04:31:08 PM »
Will it be ready for use by Weather Center tonight?

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2011, 04:37:32 PM »
Will it be ready for use by Weather Center tonight?
Not sure. My producer friend said they wouldn't be using the main studio until 7. They are also fixing a few other things. Guess we shall see

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2011, 04:51:43 PM »
I hope it's something like the first video wall, not just some 70" flat screen, touch screen television like Al's in NYC.

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2011, 05:20:39 PM »
I was told techs are working on a new hd video wall today
I wonder what this new HD video wall will be like and if they'll continue to use the green screens... I like the green screens over a video wall any day.
Most definitely.  The green screen gives a more clear picture.  I think it is kind of pointless to be watching TV, and have the weather person stand in front of another (big) TV. 

A station here went HD a few months ago and has been using a big video projection wall for some segments, and it looks horrible.

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2011, 05:48:31 PM »
Uh, they already have a video wall...so where is this one going? :blink:

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2011, 06:48:00 PM »
So the new HD wall is premiering at 7 ET?

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #11 on: January 19, 2011, 07:00:27 PM »
So the new HD wall is premiering at 7 ET?
nobody said that

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #12 on: January 19, 2011, 07:03:00 PM »
I think you got us a little confused when you said this post Martin:
Not sure. My producer friend said they wouldn't be using the main studio until 7. They are also fixing a few other things. Guess we shall see

Also, is this new wall going to be in the same place where the old one was? I also hope it's not the one Al uses, and that they won't use the crappy handheld cameras that would make the video shaky.

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #13 on: January 19, 2011, 07:04:05 PM »
Will it be ready for use by Weather Center tonight?
Not sure. My producer friend said they wouldn't be using the main studio until 7. They are also fixing a few other things. Guess we shall see

Oh, sorry, I misread that. :)

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Re: New HD Wall
« Reply #14 on: January 19, 2011, 07:21:06 PM »
Also, is this new wall going to be in the same place where the old one was?

Same thing I want to know, Mike. Have they been removing/changing the original behind our backs? :thinking: