The sets are all built at 4K resolution which means the guys at the Weather Network can zoom right in without losing any quality. There’s also a little ‘Science Corner’ studio for interviews and analysis…
Here’s a few of the various combinations that are possible by selecting different weather conditions. Behind those layers there’s actually a TriCaster live input, so they could even put graphics into the virtual window if they want.
The image above is the ‘sunny’ studio, and here’s what the virtual weather studio looks like when there’s a little bit more cloud about…įor the main ‘weather news’ position we see much more of the skyline (and the weather) outside. I thought this was a nice way of bringing the studio to life (it looks slightly different from day to day) and a neat way of emphasing the relevant weather story. I’ve designed and built the studio sets in such a way that the Weather Network team can now choose what weather is being shown outside the virtual windows, and even whether the sun shines through into the virtual environment itself. So when I was contacted by the Weather Network in the UK to design their new VR sets I jumped at the chance! It was a dream project for me – combining my twin passions for virtual studios and weather graphics :) What this means in terms of plain and purl is a natural palette of lavender, blue and forest green for the key pieces in raised patterns, a long-sleeved dress, a ribbed cardigan, triangle scarf and four-ply heavy cashmere socks for padding around the house or to cosset hardworking feet at home.I’m delighted to see that my latest custom TriCaster virtual studios are now being used over at The Weather Network (I’ve always liked the idea that the weather itself could somehow be included in a virtual set design – maybe putting in some visual clues that reinforce the current weather forecast for the viewer. It’s a strong season for Irish knitwear Ros Duke calls her collection A New Dawn, a balm, she says for “this abnormal world we all find ourselves in”.
Laura Chambers adds a touch of a 1970s disco diva feel to her collectionĬhambers’ inspiration was life post-lockdown, with dressing up and parties in mind. The velvet trousers in two styles, wide leg and a cropped track pant style, come in shimmering colours of raspberry, olive green, teal, gold and sea foam there is also a silk velvet obi belt that is sold alone or with trousers and gives a finishing touch to an ensemble. “I wanted it to have a touch of a 1970s disco diva feel, so the velvet seemed apt and is so comfortable and glamorous,” she says. Velvet is the season’s most sumptuous fabric and with her new collection, Laura Chambers is out on her own having incorporated silk velvet with her knitwear for the first time.