FX Design Group

  The challenge Anchor desk size and shape is critical. Depending on how a station shoots, the popular four-person desk configuration may need to have larger gaps between each talent. Special attention must also be paid to the placement of anchors in the frame and how this affects over-the-shoulder graphics.       The solution A set designer must have the experience...

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Making sure your set is ready for the demands of HD and 16:9 broadcasting is a challenging task. "HD and Set Design" provides a helpful checklist of points to remember when coverting as well as what to ask your set designer for before signing a contract. > Start guide... In this guide... > Part 1: Framing for 4:3 and 16:9 > Part 2: Anchor Desk Size and Shape > Part 3: Desk...

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Giant Octopus, a motion design division of FX Design Group, creates broadcast television brand identities, focusing on inspiring your viewer by using captivating visuals. Offering complete show packages, news and sports branding, creative direction, promo packages live action, animation and a library of syndicated packages, FX has helped clients all over the world have an immediate impact on their...

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With the deadline for HD and digital broadcast coversion approaching, one of your first conversion concerns should be your station's news set.   FX Design Group's shot-by-shot design approach means our design team pays close attention to how each and every shot used on your newscast will look to both 16:9 and 4:3 viewers. This level of attention to shots is vital to ensure your set can be successfuly...

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