How much Super-Slo-Mo is too much ?

[Rachel Richards]

Discuss

[Tourer]

The entire race might be too much (how about a 21 hour race?).

Today has been fine though - would be cooler if was on a couple more corners but costs would knock that out of court.

[FAS33]

there wasn't enough of it I love the super slow mo's

[MPA]

Would have been better if there was something better to look at in slo-mo....perhaps the monster girls on the grid? How many times did we look at the same (boring after the 1st veiw) shot.

[PVDA]

The Helicopter shot could've been saved for the Ch7 Xmas party tape............

[Chris - Melb]

Not so worried about the fancy slo-mo when there's not much else happening on the track.

I do think the in-ground curb cameras are a waste of space. I hate it when they cross to it when they racing is close. They may have had a 'wow factor' when first introducted but they are now a big, big yawn. And most annoying thing is the commentators protocol of not talking while they are being shown; why? We can still hear you, keep talking please!

I reckon reserve any of the fancy shots for when there is a lull in proceedings, not when the action is hot.

I do like the handheld camera that occasionally shows the action from the spectator mounds or grandstands, giving the perspective of what it would be like to actually be there (it wasn't used very often so you may have missed it).

[FAS33]

do you mean that camera angle before turn 20? thats one of the top spots to see the cars zooming past at 300 kays, I love that shot..that and the one at turn 8 are my favourite, and the foot cam is pretty good seeing how they drive these cars and how they handle them are great viewing on TV.

[D.R.T.]

which was is turn 20 again?

[FAS33]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

which was is turn 20 again?

with a sig like yours I thought you'd know it like the back of your hand

[F J Nedos]

Originally Posted by Chris - Melb

Not so worried about the fancy slo-mo when there's not much else happening on the track.

I do think the in-ground curb cameras are a waste of space. I hate it when they cross to it when they racing is close. They may have had a 'wow factor' when first introducted but they are now a big, big yawn. And most annoying thing is the commentators protocol of not talking while they are being shown; why? We can still hear you, keep talking please!

I reckon reserve any of the fancy shots for when there is a lull in proceedings, not when the action is hot.

I do like the handheld camera that occasionally shows the action from the spectator mounds or grandstands, giving the perspective of what it would be like to actually be there (it wasn't used very often so you may have missed it).

Thank god I am not the only one who thinks this!

The slo mo and the kerb cam can be kept for the closing credits and intros, fade outs and fade ins. Dont do the arty stuff when there is action on the track! Those bloody kerb cams are always shown on lap 1, when often a lot of action occurs.

My thought is, don't use if it it adds nothing to the core of the sporting event right at that time. You can use it for highlight reels and other cuts, as I mentioned above.

My big tip of the day is mute the volume on ads. The ads are still bloody annoying, but not by half if you can't hear them.

[Umai Naa]

Why can't they run the ads along the bottom of the screen as has been suggested a billion times before?

[db120176]

Unless it is in relation to an accident or mechanical issue with a car, I can do without the super slo-mo

On a slight tangent, one of the best parts of the coverage IMHO was the Mark Larkham pit report from the SBR pits before a Van Gisbergen pitstop. He managed to point out the pitcrew and their role just before the car came in for the stop. It looked pretty urgent, and I'm sure the pitcrew weren't too pleased with his presence, but I thought it was great

[PVDA]

Originally Posted by D.R.T.

which was is turn 20 again?

The kink entering the Chase.

[FAS33]

Originally Posted by PVDA

The kink entering the Chase.

aka the 'fastest touring car corner' in the world, well thats what the Commentators kept telling us all thru their coverage.

[coln72]

How would they be doing "over 300km/h" this year when in the past they were on the limiter at around 280-290km/h........

Was there a diff ratio change I havent heard about?

[FAS33]

Originally Posted by coln72

How would they be doing "over 300km/h" this year when in the past they were on the limiter at around 280-290km/h........

Was there a diff ratio change I havent heard about?

well that was according to the expert commentators, and they have been clocked over 300 km/h in the past. dont think that camera angle was invented back then to catch it.


Think drifting is tough. Try it on gravel, in the dark, amongst trees...............

btw your sig should look like this mate ^

[Umai Naa]

At some tracks they should go a little taller in the diff.

Maybe after next year.

[ForumNick]

Problem with a taller diff... is getting off the line on full tanks!

[St00ge]

there is a bit of tyre growth when you're near 300km/h, if it is enough to lift them from the 297/298km/h ratio limit who knows, your guess is as good as mine...

[Tourer]

Originally Posted by coln72

How would they be doing "over 300km/h" this year when in the past they were on the limiter at around 280-290km/h........

Was there a diff ratio change I havent heard about?

Depends which "in the past" you're referring to. There was definitely a diff ratio change for Bathurst a few years ago but I think it's been the same now for 4 or 5 years (ish).

[coln72]

Originally Posted by FAS33

well that was according to the expert commentators, and they have been clocked over 300 km/h in the past. dont think that camera angle was invented back then to catch it.


Think drifting is tough. Try it on gravel, in the dark, amongst trees...............

btw your sig should look like this mate ^

Meh - I teach maths and science. Who needs to spel and rite proper

Was basing my comments on the incar stuff from over the last few years, which tere was very little of this year. Guess the commentators didnt want to be made to look like dicks.

[FAS33]

Originally Posted by coln72

Meh - I teach maths and science. Who needs to spel and rite proper

Was basing my comments on the incar stuff from over the last few years, which tere was very little of this year. Guess the commentators didnt want to be made to look like dicks.

nah man your gonna have to write that again sorry, I didn't get any of that.

[Armco Bender]

Whats wrong with some gratuitous slo mos of the local young maidens for grubby old men like they do at the cricket....the Bathurst ones a bit too feral?..

[DAVID PATERSON]

Originally Posted by coln72

How would they be doing "over 300km/h" this year when in the past they were on the limiter at around 280-290km/h........

Was there a diff ratio change I havent heard about?

Yes. In the past they ran 3.25:1 and top speed was 298km/h. A couple of years ago they mandated a 3.15:1, only at Bathurst, and top speed is now 305km/h.

[FAS33]

Originally Posted by DAVID PATERSON

Yes. In the past they ran 3.25:1 and top speed was 298km/h. A couple of years ago they mandated a 3.15:1, only at Bathurst, and top speed is now 305km/h.

I hope the COTF will go faster then that, at least 310 kph..