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jpops757 05-18-2009 04:43 PM

Network tv Cameras
 
While we complaine about the network TV coverage,they have given us the overhead shot which I wish the tracks could find a way of using more often than just big days when the networks are interested.

pointman 05-18-2009 04:52 PM

Getting a blimp on an average race day does not sound like the most cost effective option. Trakus baby!! :rolleyes:

cowgirlintexas 05-18-2009 05:02 PM

Speaking of "Blimps"... I remember when I was about 11 and got the opportunity to ride in the Goodyear blimp. That was way cool :)

Not too many blimps around anymore.

Coach Pants 05-18-2009 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pointman
Getting a blimp on an average race day does not sound like the most cost effective option. Trakus baby!! :rolleyes:

You could teach a blimp how to hang glide and hold a hd camera. PM fat man.

Danzig 05-18-2009 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cowgirlintexas
Speaking of "Blimps"... I remember when I was about 11 and got the opportunity to ride in the Goodyear blimp. That was way cool :)

Not too many blimps around anymore.

you obviously don't live in arkansas.

richard burch 05-18-2009 06:40 PM

2 words
 
helmet cam

cowgirlintexas 05-18-2009 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danzig
you obviously don't live in arkansas.

Ahhh... That would be correct....

We used to have Goodyear based in Houston until about 15yrs ago...

How many are in Arkansas?

cowgirlintexas 05-18-2009 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard burch
helmet cam

That would be cool... The video posted of Zenyattas workout was great.

DaTruth 05-18-2009 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danzig
you obviously don't live in arkansas.

Meena. Chemtrails. You figure it out.

letswastemoney 05-18-2009 10:30 PM

The blimp view is the fastest way to lose track of the horse you are following. They all pretty much look the same from that angle.

santana 05-18-2009 10:37 PM

I rode a Blimp one time....she was from NY.

joeydb 05-19-2009 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by santana
I rode a Blimp one time....she was from NY.

LOL..rimshot sound effect anyone?

TheSpyder 05-19-2009 06:37 AM

Horse race drone...would be a great picture

Danzig 05-19-2009 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cowgirlintexas
Ahhh... That would be correct....

We used to have Goodyear based in Houston until about 15yrs ago...

How many are in Arkansas?


:D
i was making a joke about all the big butts around here.

Linny 05-19-2009 08:46 AM

Blimp cam is great for a replay, after you have seen therace. It gives you are great view of who was really where without the distortion of the pan shot. Jumping back and forth from pan to blimp is a nightmare.
In the Derby, the blimp caught the start of MTB's move and you can see his entire move. Watching the regular shot he's not visible until the top of the stretch when he goies around West Side Bernie (?) and ducks back in.
Same with the Preakness. You see MTB and the Lukas horse moving together than they separate as MTB goes outside and FP goes in. You just can't get that perspective from a pan shot.

sumitas 05-19-2009 10:14 AM

A few years ago they had that side view camera that moved down the stretch . There were complaints because you could not tell where the finish line was .

In Dubai they do have some super closeups of the horses going down the back stretch from the back of a truck .

cowgirlintexas 05-19-2009 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danzig
:D
i was making a joke about all the big butts around here.

oh!! My bad... lol..

:zz:


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