KTLA, Nexstar’s CW affiliate in Los Angeles, revealed its new studio and set yesterday during the afternoon newscast.

The set installation is part of a year-long celebration of KTLA’s 75^th anniversary as the first commercial TV station west of the Mississippi river, debuting its first broadcast on January 22, 1947.

The new set has a variety of features unique to the market, including a nearly 360-degree lay-out and the ability to transition on-camera between the studio and an outside patio location.

“The goal from the beginning was for our set to reflect the special feeling that is Southern California,” says Janene Drafs, KTLA’s GM. “From design to construction, each element was created to celebrate what makes So Cal, our viewers and KTLA special. I am so proud of our efforts and know they will support and enhance our market leading news coverage.”

The high-tech set utilizes over forty, 86-inch HD monitors on the back wall video array and several presentation areas. In addition, there are five large LED panel displays for the main anchor desk area, weather center, and additional performance area.

“We know our viewers connect with KTLA anchors and reporters like no other station in Southern California,” says Pete Saiers, KTLA’s news director. “We wanted a set that represented that special relationship of being ‘LA’s Very Own’.  Our thanks to Nexstar and the local designers who made it happen.”

The set was locally designed and constructed by Los Angeles based firms, JHD Group, and IDF Studio Scenery, with the LCD and LED wall technology provided by Digital Video Group Inc.

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