40-38 Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago Where are all the air horns and whistles, etc? The pumping music? Anything? Or is it just not mic'd to pick it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago What a shame that BSP decided to go cheap on the production too much views of the floor or random shots along with out of focus at times during racing. Replays are limited and slow to be processed They did all the hard work getting the platform but then decided to go with an internal production 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R87 Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Baldyman said: That's one of the things they should have made sure didn't happen,, just go up and down the road and give the local residents free tickets Very true. Sadly proven over many years that British Speedway promoters were at the back of the queue when common sense was being dished out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIn2Red Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago To be positive for a change - I like the on screen graphics being used. Two minute clock, race time, time gaps, all things you’d think would be obvious to show, but I’ve rarely seen it before. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40-38 Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago Just now, flagrag said: What a shame that BSP decided to go cheap on the production too much views of the floor or random shots along with out of focus at times during racing. Replays are limited and slow to be processed They did all the hard work getting the platform but then decided to go with an internal production I can see why you'd go internally, was maybe an easy sell to ITV because of it, but you'd think it would galvanised them to try and get it simple but solid. Doesn't need to be flashy just competent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebv Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 1 minute ago, flagrag said: What a shame that BSP decided to go cheap on the production too much views of the floor or random shots along with out of focus at times during racing. Replays are limited and slow to be processed They did all the hard work getting the platform but then decided to go with an internal production Is it the in-house BV stream team?... They do have a fair few camera angles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueIn2Red Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago (edited) Camera coverage seems pretty decent to me, not perfect, but definitely meets the “competent” bar. I think Emma does a good presenting job too … let down by those she has to work with unfortunately (including the director, who manages to get an embarrassing pause in every scene). Edited 12 hours ago by BlueIn2Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ShanoXtra Posted 12 hours ago Popular Post Report Share Posted 12 hours ago (edited) Jesus Christ people you are watching speedway on ITV for free and they finally got a deal done and all you miserable buggers do is moan. Better turn your phones / laptops off and just watch the racing because your negativity is embarrassing somewhat. If you want to moan at speedway on ITV for the first time in 41 years go ahead, but don’t you dare moan about it not being on TV the next time around. Edited 12 hours ago by ShanoXtra . 13 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketrod Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago Shame the commentary is preaching to the converted. New viewers won’t have a clue what they are on about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk127 Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 1 minute ago, BlueIn2Red said: To be positive for a change - I like the on screen graphics being used. Two minute clock, race time, time gaps, all things you’d think would be obvious to show, but I’ve rarely seen it before. Agree and the presentation is not far behind the Polish scene and watching both championships, the Polish racers tonight are far more competitive and producing closer racing and the UK racing seems a bit tame by comparison but that said ITV are doing a first rate show. Maybe the governing body missed an opportunity to fill the stadium. Just take a look at the Polish championship and price point versus Belle Vue. It would not have taken much to push the boat out on this one but UK speedway really lacks the ability to put on something special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40-38 Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 1 minute ago, BlueIn2Red said: Camera coverage seems pretty decent to me, not perfect, but definitely meets the “competent” bar. I think Emma does a good presenting job too … let down by those she has to work with unfortunately (including the director who manages to get an embarrassing pause in every scene). Racing pics have been fine and presenter is fine. Commentary is so-so as usual, can't say Olly Allen strikes me as a great talker. Would be better getting shots in the pits than focusing on the crowd and the floor though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40-38 Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 2 minutes ago, ShanoXtra said: Jesus Christ people you are watching speedway on ITV for free and they finally got a deal done and all you miserable buggers do is moan. Better turn your phones / laptops off and just watch the racing because your negativity is embarrassing somewhat. If you want to moan at speedway on ITV for the first time in 41 years go ahead, but don’t you dare moan about it not being on TV the next time around. I forgot we should just be grateful for whatever we get served. Are you a promoter? You'd be a natural with that attitude. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago Just now, ShanoXtra said: Jesus Christ people you are watching speedway on ITV for free and they finally got a deal done and all you miserable buggers do is moan. Better turn your phones / laptops off and just watch the racing because your negativity is embarrassing somewhat. If you want to moan at speedway on ITV for the first time in 41 years go ahead, but you dare moan about it not being on TV the next time around. Seems you've missed the point. It's an opportunity to sell the sport to ITV or any other broadcaster. So far, it's not going well is. Being on TV is not just about tonight, the future of British Speedway is dependant on selling our sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONTWOMINUTES Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 4 minutes ago, rocketrod said: Shame the commentary is preaching to the converted. New viewers won’t have a clue what they are on about. Not only new viewers, seasoned viewers struggle with the constant waffle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40-38 Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago 1 minute ago, Daniel Smith said: Seems you've missed the point. It's an opportunity to sell the sport to ITV or any other broadcaster. So far, it's not going well is. Being on TV is not just about tonight, the future of British Speedway is dependant on selling our sport. To be fair the actual show isn't bad bar a few technical duffs. It's the flat atmosphere that's worrying me, the PA should be thumping music out, air horns, clappers, just make it sound good in between the bikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago The on screen presentation and comms have been fine but is not coming across as a professional production. This is more to do with equipment used and people using them . They were given a price for BVTV to produce it and provide the facilities then another for SGP team and a higher quality production. As others have said do like the onscreen graphics and timings also second back of races seems to be better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40-38 Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago Would be good to sell the bikes and riders as well. Talk about the fact they run on methanol, clutch starts, no gears or brakes, injuries, danger, excitement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago (edited) Well done Jason Edwards great ride - I am just trying to enjoy this - what we need is some frantic racing in the later Heats just like the old British finals had! it’s actually nice to be watching speedway on a Saturday night on mainstream UK tv! Edited 12 hours ago by GeneralMelchett 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flagrag Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago The on screen presentation and comms have been fine but is not coming across as a professional production. This is more to do with equipment used and people using them . They were given a price for BVTV to produce it and provide the facilities then another for SGP team and a higher quality production. As others have said do like the onscreen graphics and timings also second back of races seems to be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40-38 Posted 12 hours ago Report Share Posted 12 hours ago (edited) That was brilliant commentary then, waffling about GCSE'S and nearly missing Rushen creeping up the inside 😂 Edited 12 hours ago by 40-38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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