flagrag 704 Posted July 21, 2009 Well I am hoping that now Charlie has proved that she can do the live anchor role that we will be able to have her at all GPs doing the presentation from trackside and then we may be able to get all the the GP's in HD as it is a lack of HD equipped studios in London that is holding up showing all GP's in HD. With being spoilt last week by having 3/4 meetings in high definition which all looked superb we had to go back to standard coverage of the Elite league match which just looked fuzzy and washed out compared to what we got used to last week. I believe the time has come now for BSPA/stadium owners and Sky to get together to find a way of improving lighting at live TV matches even if only on a temp week by week basis and moved round like the studio unit so that we can have weekly HD speedway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel 26 Posted July 21, 2009 I believe the time has come now for BSPA/stadium owners and Sky to get together to find a way of improving lighting at live TV matches even if only on a temp week by week basis and moved round like the studio unit so that we can have weekly HD speedway If Sky wanted they could get around the lighting issue. They have a mobile lighting rig which is a single huge floodlight that they erect outside smaller football stadiums when extra light is required. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flagrag 704 Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Yes that is correct diesel and in fact they have the use of full lighting rigs that are used at some day/night Cricket matches at Test game venues but it comes down to cost, To use mobile lighting rigs would add on an additional £1,500 per meeting production costs which over the course of the season would be over 50K extra and that is on top of an extra 140K a year to broadcast in HD which Sky are happy to absorb. At most stadiums to improve the lighting up to the required lux levels for HD coverage would cost around £5,000 per track I understand Sky are willing to make contributions but expect/want clubs and stadiums to pay as well for the increased clarity and benefits to sponsors logos which im sure will make it easier to sell adverts Edited July 21, 2009 by flagrag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srbramble 0 Posted July 21, 2009 I wouldnt give him the time of day Bryn you have been announcing at various tracks up and down the country for donkeys years. This geezer should have a go and wouldnt be fit to lick your boots so dont worry about it. Most Rye fans have trouble reading the programme let alone filling one out so the mistakes he mentions were on his part not yours. Bryn is a top interviewer and announcer otherwise promotions up and down the country wouldnt use his services. It amazes me the reaction I get to some of my posts. Loads of drivel on the forum, including some really harsh words directed at the Sky team and Tai in particular, but none get the vitriol I am subjected to, over what is only an opinion after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMV06 20 Posted July 21, 2009 I managed to watch the entire meeting in 25 minutes last night. Switched on and heard Millard commentating and thought that it was to be expected then saw Johnathan Green and Spud 'n Spam, V+ it and watched it later. As for comments relating to Charlies presence in the pits from the female fraternity, I would put that down to the old green eyed monster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted July 21, 2009 Yeah and Sam Ermolenko! we are always being told it's a "mans sport" (oh Shane I knew that quote would come in handy somewhere !!!!!) so get the woman the hell out of the pits if she wants to be involved let her be a start tart! Sandie & Shazzy, I didn't expect for you to be sexist. There's every place for women on the Sky team - especially ones wearing a vest top. All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bart Simpson 0 Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Ok heres the compromise, We (the males) can have Charlie Webster, whilst you (the females) can have Johnston and 14 riders to look at Edited July 21, 2009 by James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted July 21, 2009 Sandie & Shazzy, I didn't expect for you to be sexist. There's every place for women on the Sky team - especially ones wearing a vest top. All the best Rob dont include me. I dont mind having Charlie there. Just so long as we can have some off the track attraction too! Ok heres the compromise, We (the males) can have Charlie Webster, whilst you (the females) can have Johnston and 14 riders to look at 1 female for you lot 14+2 fellas for us girlies. yep - deal done. Thanks. Can I now choose the riders and commentators please Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lupus 1 Posted July 21, 2009 Ok heres the compromise, We (the males) can have Charlie Webster, whilst you (the females) can have Johnston and 14 riders to look at No DEAL! Johnston was stadning too close to someone with an ugly stick if you ask me! Now SAM is another matter....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobMcCaffery 2,752 Posted July 21, 2009 It amazes me the reaction I get to some of my posts. Loads of drivel on the forum, including some really harsh words directed at the Sky team and Tai in particular, but none get the vitriol I am subjected to, over what is only an opinion after all. Because what you post is offensive, boorish, disrespectful, arrogant and complacent garbage perhaps, all delivered in total cowardice from behined a moronic name? Apart from that it's fine. Rob McCaffery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UnitedUnitedUnited 0 Posted July 21, 2009 why o why do people find the 'ermmm' good looking to the eye? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rotskiracing 0 Posted July 21, 2009 Charlie is ok and it's only fair you men have someone to brighten up boring meetings. We get all the riders to lust after anyway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lucifer sam 3,953 Posted July 21, 2009 1 female for you lot 14+2 fellas for us girlies. yep - deal done. Thanks. Sandie - I think it's a bit unbalanced, even taking into account the 4 start tarts. So therefore I propose replacing Steve Johnston and Sam Ermolenko with Kelly Brook and that one off Hollyoaks who was I'm A Celebrity. All the best Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bart Simpson 0 Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Sandie - I think it's a bit unbalanced, even taking into account the 4 start tarts. So therefore I propose replacing Steve Johnston and Sam Ermolenko with Kelly Brook and that one off Hollyoaks who was I'm A Celebrity. All the best Rob That would be great, but just to keep people happy get in 2 girls that know about sport therefore, bring in Georgie Thompson and Di Stewart from Sky Sports News! ( then Dec from Ant and Dec may start watching) Edited July 21, 2009 by James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Concrete Cowboy 0 Posted July 21, 2009 I don't know if anyone has posted this but for all you fellow Charlie fans ....... http://channelbee.com/home/show/video/945 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
