GMA Debuts State-of-the-art News Set and Technology

A screenshot of the immersive graphics that help viewers visualize data that
provided key context to GMA’s special coverage of the Philippine 2019 midterm elections.

GMA News’ 360-degree set, which is designed to provide zero overshoots, features two Barco video walls, LED floor, LED video wall, and nine LFD monitors. In addition, augmented reality executions enable GMA News to effectively illustrate content for better consumption.

The new set and lighting are designed by Emmy award-winning U.S. based company FX Design Group who is known for their use of cutting-edge technology in projects for many of the world’s top broadcasters such as CNN, FOX, NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN, CCTV, The Golf Channel, and CNBC.

GMA Network will also utilize the Oscar award-winning Mad About Technology (MAT) Towercam Twin Peek camera in the new set. The Network will use stYpe’s RedSpy, an optical camera tracking system that will allow immersive graphics executions not just inside the studios but outdoors as well. stYpe is a recipient of an Emmy award in 2016 for Best Technical Studio. In tandem with the leading GFX solutions provider Vizrt, the RedSpy will take viewing experience to another level.

“We wanted a world-class set, with functionalities that will help us tell our stories better,” shares GMA Senior Vice President for News and Public Affairs Marissa L. Flores.

(From left) GMA first vice president for News Grace Dela Peña-Reyes; senior vice president for News & Public Affairs Marissa Flores; FX Design Group senior project manager & lighting designer Sarah Yates; network chairman & CEO Felipe Gozon; FX Design Group CEO & creative director Mack McLaughlin; and Sr. AVP for News Programs & Specials Michelle Seva.