A Visit to
WCIA-TV (CBS)
Champaign, IL
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A Visit to
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On Wednesday, May 2, 2001, the ten members of the WCMS Weather Team and their teachers, EIU student Mr. Finan, Mrs. Zavoral, and Mr. McCollum visited the WCIA-TV studios in Champaign, IL. They were greeted by co-anchor John Valenziano and given a tour of the facilities. They also viewed the live noon news and weather broadcast and were shown on camera at the end of the program.
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Our first stop was in the news room where the WCIA staff work at gathering and editing the latest news from around the world. |
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Next we viewed the control room where they coordinate live camera, graphics, video footage, and commercials for broadcast. |
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John Valenziano then took us to the studio to view the sets for news, weather, and interviews,.... |
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...and shared how he uses data from the National Weather Service to help compile his forecast. |
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Prior to the broadcast we gathered on the main set for the WCIA-TV News. |
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Chelsey shares the latest stock market report. |
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On the air! John uses the green Chroma Key wall to report on the weather... |
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...but is seen standing in front of a weather map on the monitor. |
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Co-anchors John Valenziano, Gabrielle Martin, and the WCMS Weather Team. Click on picture for full size image. |
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Many thanks to John Valenziano, Gabrielle Martin, and the entire WCIA-TV staff for their hospitality and for making such an exciting visit possible. |
The WCMS Weather Team consisted of Justin Evans, Chelsey Fuller, Ashley Green, Terrence Harper, Jenna Meacham, Melissa Myerscough, Phillip Norton, Caitlin Robison, Lacie Sanderson, and Alex Singer. |