Jess 1115 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Watching so far. The graphics are, as usual, awesome. I believe the actual competition graphics are generic and done by IOC, but the bumpers and such used by NBC are very slick. They decided to do something real neat with basketball, which is the only sport using its own theme music... seems NBC couldn't pass up the opportunity to revive the NBA on NBC theme! That was a really nice surprise. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA 135 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Yeah, the graphics with the swirls/brushstrokes are done by the IOC, they're apparently in the Beijing 2008 videogame. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucc 4 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 The announcers even mentioned the use if the NBA on NBC theme. The Graphics are amazing! I really like the Today Show ones, despite how the Today Show has stoped almost all other news, but that of the Olympics. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
channel2 979 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I was glad they brought back Roundball Rock (the old NBA theme). That song beings back memories. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHawk447 17 Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I recognized the Tesh theme at the tail end of the basketball portion of today's slate...major kudos for that reprise from me as well. Beijing coverage overall...is pretty good so far, and yet the Games are still young. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrfRptr 3 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 NBC doing great so far. Graphics, announcers, etc. Two quips: 1) The "International Broadcast Center"...do we really need to see 50 different angles and backdrops each time there is a setup for the next event, or interviews? 2) They could do a better job of promoting the days schedule and cross-promoting the other networks. For instance, watching on NBC during gymnastics they'll throw up a lower third saying, "Swimming in 11 minutes," how about a "15 minutes 68kg boxing on CBNC." But again, NBC is doing phenomenal with the Olympics. The graphics are very crisp and HD is fantastic. BTW, just watched the 4 x 100 men's relay. WOW! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnbc4fan 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Watching so far. The graphics are, as usual, awesome. I believe the actual competition graphics are generic and done by IOC, but the bumpers and such used by NBC are very slick. They decided to do something real neat with basketball, which is the only sport using its own theme music... seems NBC couldn't pass up the opportunity to revive the NBA on NBC theme! That was a really nice surprise. The red and yellow graphics are by NBC and their in house people. The bland blue ones are feed graphics sent out by the IOC to all broadcasters. I believe Dave Barton (NBC's lead designer) is behind the Olympic ones, he has worked at NBC doing their sports stuff for years and did the Torino ones. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1115 Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 2) They could do a better job of promoting the days schedule and cross-promoting the other networks. For instance, watching on NBC during gymnastics they'll throw up a lower third saying, "Swimming in 11 minutes," how about a "15 minutes 68kg boxing on CBNC." But again, NBC is doing phenomenal with the Olympics. The graphics are very crisp and HD is fantastic. BTW, just watched the 4 x 100 men's relay. WOW! They actually do this to an extent, at least on the cable channels. Every so often a little schedule bar will pop up at the bottom of the screen, detailing what's being shown that day and on what network. I've seen the schedule bar once on NBC, but that one only showed what was coming up on NBC. I think that's because NBC is the "big ticket" events and they don't really detail what will be on when during primetime (as they want you to watch all of it I think). Agreed, that relay was great. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKyuubi 0 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 They actually do this to an extent, at least on the cable channels. Every so often a little schedule bar will pop up at the bottom of the screen, detailing what's being shown that day and on what network. I've seen the schedule bar once on NBC, but that one only showed what was coming up on NBC. I think that's because NBC is the "big ticket" events and they don't really detail what will be on when during primetime (as they want you to watch all of it I think). Agreed, that relay was great. tell that to CBC. They're using a recolor of their current graphics package for studio shows, and although we've had less annoying bugs, we've still had this weird form of "bottomline like" thing once in awhile with schedules and results. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTVNews 194 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Apparently part of the opening ceremony was faked: link Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiggyfm1 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Whoever couldn't tell that sequence wasn't CG should have their eyes checked. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucc 4 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Apparently part of the opening ceremony was faked: link If people couldn't tell that those were animations they have problems....expecialy since they sort of mentioned it and also the graphics:drool: Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
who?cares 254 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 nbc mentioned it was a computer-generated up until the footsteps got to the birdsnest Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrfRptr 3 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/08/nbc-fake-olympi.html Fake, but NBC covered their butts. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39169 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffmister 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Has anyone got caps/videos of NBC's/cable networks opener or custom graphics (apart from official IOC ones,) so that I can compare graphics to the Australian ones? Thanks in advance. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTVNews 194 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I uploaded the 10sec opening to Youtube but NBC Sports removed it within 15 minutes. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
puck2008 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I uploaded the 10sec opening to Youtube but NBC Sports removed it within 15 minutes. I got a webserver (or two :awesome: - PM me and I'll help get it online Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39199 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTVNews 194 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Has anyone got caps/videos of NBC's/cable networks opener or custom graphics (apart from official IOC ones,) so that I can compare graphics to the Australian ones? Thanks in advance. Here you go. It's a big file so it will take a while to download. http://www.sendspace.com/file/gp3yby Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnya2k6 171 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I uploaded the 10sec opening to Youtube but NBC Sports removed it within 15 minutes. Maybe it's best to wait till AFTER the Olympics are over to put it on YouTube, where many stuff from past Olympics are on there for all times. By the way...NBC paid huge broadcast rights for the 1980 Summer games in Moscow (in an attempt to get them out of last place behind CBS and ABC), but because of the U.S.-led boycott, over 100 hours of planned coverage was whittled down to only three. Dick Enberg was going to be the primetime host; Bob Costas had already joined NBC months prior. There was no Canadian coverage on either CBC or CTV, leaving the BBC as the only English-language broadcaster to air those games from beginning to end. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 233 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Kudos for bringing back Roundball Rock. That theme could make today's NBA a lot more watchable. Yesterday, I saw Jim Lampley hosting the morning coverage...which surprised me because I didn't know he still had ties to NBC (all I knew was that he was the NFL Live pregame host in '93) My only question involves this: What on earth is Cris Collinsworth doing there? I thought he only covered the NFL. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsie 11 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 ^I know. What does Collinsworth know about the Olympics? Nothing. Am I the only one who noticed that when they replay events from that evening overnight, they sometimes leave the "live" bug plastered on the screen. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39436 Share on other sites More sharing options...
puck2008 0 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I noticed that, too... I think I remember seeing a "Previously Recorded" but on there for a short bit, though. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngeles7 0 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 What drives me nuts is during primetime, us West Coasters sometimes get the live bug in the corner of the screen like the rest of the country even though we see everything on three hour delay. At the same time, during the rare live shows everyone sees on cable, there is no live bug. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/4217-nbc-olympics-coverage/#findComment-39468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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