When I first read the headline i was like what… thinking it would be an in-studio “gag” segment, but if it’s indeed just reports like 10 and 9, I don’t see a problem with it.
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It’ll probably be similar to the satirical segments Humphries once did for 7:30.
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Brisbane set looks so average when used like this, really needed a riser. There is no perspective
Also looks like the cross to the newsroom failed to stay on screen as intended.
https://x.com/7newsbrisbane/status/1802252278944166353?s=46&t=RPKXX3QJ5bwM_6c5rMb0SA
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It’s terrible. I cringe at every wide shot. It’s so dark and depressing. So much empty space.
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Looks worse in person too, it’s just a big empty space. Could’ve done a few small things to really elevate it.
Suppose it all comes down to budgets.
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Actively offloading experienced reporters and loading up on gimmicks - what could go wrong?
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ACA used to use Paul Hogan and Willesee used Norman Gunston, IIRC.
The set (and therefore I assume the studio) doesn’t appear high enough for a riser.
ACA is very different to the news.
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I agree that it looks terrible. The lighting is the worst part - it’s so incredibly dim.
If a riser won’t fit, even some type of alternate flooring to “represent” a standing presentation area could work.
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Exactly. Their serious news bulletins will soon be mimicking The Project. 
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Not so much these days with all the consumer stories, where to get the best deals etc on the 6pm bulletins.
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at least they have a proper set compared to 7 Perth
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I’m as shocked as you are. pic.twitter.com/1W8DEN9NAW
— Mark Humphries (@markhumphries) June 16, 2024
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This set is 100% better than what they had before.
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Definitely.
If they can’t manage the riser, they could always paint the floor to appear as though there is a platform in front of the screen and under the desk.
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They need to do what NBN News did, as soon as they put down those gloss floor tiles I think it was, it instantly looked so much better.
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but they are- dare I say it- actual reporters, who just focus on light things. They’re not comedian turn satirists. Dunno if east-coast focused comedy would fly in Adelaide or Perth.
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