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Comment on Channel 7′s telecast of the 2010 Bathurst 1000 by blackshadow

blackshadow — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:04:19 +0000

I think the only way Channel 7 will change their ways are if there are changes with the anti-siphoning regulations that mean that if the Free To Air networks want priority access over Pay TV to broadcast major sporting events the telecast must be live – with the extra digital channels the FTA networks now have there is no excuse for not showing them live. I’d also like to see a guarantee that they are broadcast in HD.

Comment on V8 Supercars Sydney Telstra 500 by shade sail designs

shade sail designs — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:41:46 +0000

It sounds like they really went the extra mile in terms of making sure everything was set up. Events like that often lack the proper shading and cooling areas which can be a huge health issue in extreme heat, and the 14 screens is super impressive.

Comment on V8 Supercars Sydney Telstra 500 by Craig Coomans

Craig Coomans — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:38:22 +0000

Some great points there Andrew and I know we talked through a few of them over the weekend at Olympic Park.

I love your points around photography. I think V8 Supercars should get serious about creating a ‘photographers ticket’ with limited special access. Add to that a guide or mentor to assist up & coming and amateur photographers. Imagine the passion that they will build through this initiative and the amount of free advertising created over the web as the photographers show-off their photos. It will also assist in making sure photographers are aware of their rights when taking photos of V8 Supercars and what they can do with their images.

Oh and if anyone from V8 Supercars reads this, look me up, I would be happy to help out setting this up : )

/craig.

Comment on V8 Supercars Sydney Telstra 500 by Julie Wise

Julie Wise — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:21:10 +0000

Hi Andrew,

I think your comments are well written – esp footbridges & TV screen placements (though a couple that I saw in the family area were flakey in transmission).

I think turn 8 may need a refinement to stop the number of crashes. Though lets not get go mad with the refinements and we keep the intensity of the track. It was so good to see different drivers have some glory and to get away from the freight train of V8 cars we get at so many other tracks.

A couple of things that I saw in Abu Dhabi F1 (similar weather) which we could consider are:-

* an overall shade sails structure down the middle of merchanise alley
* free water
* concert Sun night – balance Sat / Sun crowds & the mad final rush.
* a few interactive displays in the pavillions where kids get into – eg scalectrix race layout same as track
* develop the event to include concourse days for car clubs
* face painting (& even manicures) in team colours

* for photography – the grandstands had open circular breezeway apron at either end of them that allowed photos to be taken. This was monitored to stop people camping there beyond reasonable times but most people were obliging with this!

Like you I”ll be back

Comment on V8 Supercars Sydney Telstra 500 by Gavin Heaton

Gavin Heaton — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:06:15 +0000

A friend went to the race and loved it. He thought it was the best sporting event that he had attended with his kids.

Comment on The Snowy Ride 2009 by Catherine White

Catherine White — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:30:59 +0000

Amazing experience Andrew — you capture your experience with such eloquence.

Comment on The Snowy Ride 2009 by Leese

Leese — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:37 +0000

So, should I have towels and windex available for your return trip (if you’re going through Nowra)?

Comment on Channel 7′s 2009 Bathurst 1000 coverage by ziggi

ziggi — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:37:44 +0000

I second Julie’s 3rd point. Those guys might rib each other like that socially (why, I don’t know), but it gets embarrassing and unprofessional once Skaifey starts getting stuck into someone. Quite childish and immature.

Comment on The Snowy Ride 2009 by AB

AB — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:46:09 +0000

Nice story mate, it was good to hear you made it to Melbourne safe and sound.
I think you’re right about small groups, the 7 on Friday then the 8 on staurday was perfect.

See you on Friday.
AB

Comment on Channel 7′s 2009 Bathurst 1000 coverage by Mountain/\Ash

Mountain/\Ash — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:50:01 +0000

Someone had to say it. Channel 7 you sucked! Please admit it and let Channel 10 run the show.

I knew the telecast was going to suck when on the very first corner (as for the last few years) there was a massive “off” and every reply channel 7 went to didn’t even capture it. 40 mins later they eventually show footage in a highlight that showed what happened.

140+ cameras around the track != good coverage. It may be a weekend, but for one of the countries biggest sporting events you think they could get a producer that knows what they are doing?

I agree with Andrew. Start using your extra digital channels. You could ticker-tape zinger ads all day along the bottle of the screen; I don’t care, just as long as you don’t miss a stack for an ad.

If channel 7 gets the rights again next year – at least we know ticket sales at the track will be strong.