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Old 07-24-2005, 09:36 AM
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It certainly wasnt the best but it wasnt the worst either it was boat racing on TV, it is hard to re-capture the excitement with only one or two cameras, but those also cost money. as a second year group they are doing well.
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Old 07-24-2005, 12:08 PM
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Constructive criticism (aka: Lessons learned) can only help a newbie production company. Sponsor and fan appreciation can help all involved.

Another suggestion is to consider the interviews to be incorporated into a picture in picture format. That way,more race time viewing is available.

I'll not ask at this time for a copy cat format of the 2002-2003 UIM F1 boat racing sponsor logos overlayed on the screen or the same for the start finish line without any interruption to viewing the racing action.

Also, since the Helos used in Offshore go faster than the racers (Unlike Unlimited Hydro Races) the helos can position better to get additional angles showing more than one boat at a time.

I beleive most of the above can be accomplished in the post race review during insertion of station commercials..

Take care

Hope to see you in Deerfield..
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Old 07-24-2005, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by FeverMike
Anyone remember the top quality TV shows APBA had on Speed Channel back in 2000-2003?
It was the adult version of Sat Morning cartoons. By that I mean, it was how each weekend was started. 10am Sat on Speed, and it was great racing, and great coverage.

There were some things that Mike A did really, really well.
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Old 07-24-2005, 09:34 PM
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As a few of you have already said, the 2003-04 season on Speed Channel was the best boat racing on tv ever. I have to say, I will probably always be a huge fan of 4,5,6,7 turn courses, because it called for much wilder action. Is there anyone that we can talk to about the coverage instead of compalining to each other about it? I don't know who to say anything to but if I did I would. Also, did anyone read the article in Powerboat/Poker Runs of America magazine (I can't remember) regarding the OSS TN race? I didn't race there nor did I see it as a spectator, but the article was horrible. There was nothing mentioned about the race, just about the sponsors and the activities before the race. Pathetic.

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Old 07-24-2005, 10:24 PM
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That was Poker Runs.

Hope you like the upcoming article in EBM better.
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Old 07-25-2005, 05:46 AM
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hell, i have not seen the first one!
wish they would come on the same channel same time every week like back in 02 on speed.
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