All are being filmed in HD though, including the BBC's three picks.
However the BBC isn't restricted to using its own equipment. Indeed it would be pretty stuck if that was the case.
They are using SIS facilities on the golf (and SIS is the largest OB company in the UK with no shortage of HD trucks).
Indeed, the BBC have no OB facilities (except for news satellite trucks and the like), they were all sold to SIS last year.
They have no playout facilities or transmitters either, in fact they have very few broadcasting facilities at all (rather like most other TV stations, except Sky who do most stuff in house)
Even most of the news satellite trucks are really Globecast or SIS vehicles.
This is incorrect, almost all are BBC operated and although the vehicles are not owned outright, they are not rented from Globecast or SIS (rather a van hire company), and they are then fitted out for the BBC. I think there are a few permanent contracts for use of the third party trucks and crew by the BBC, but really these are only used when the BBC trucks for that area are preoccupied, or for special events.
This is in contrast to the BBCs competitors, most of which have no self provide trucks outside London.
SIS have 3 HD units and 2 are at wentworth(units 10+12) so it looks like VISIONS,ARENA,BOW TIE and TELEVIDEO will be used for the footy.
SIS have 4 HD Units, and many more coming out in time for Wimbledon etc. Did you forget OB3? And U10 is not at Wentworth, it is at Anfield tomorrow (or even today).
And Arius - I hear a vague rumour that SIS is in the running to get Champs League from 021?
All are being filmed in HD though, including the BBC's three picks.
Why are they filmed in HD when no highlights are shown in HD and no international broadcaster gets a HD feed of anything other than the Sky Sports games?
And Arius - I hear a vague rumour that SIS is in the running to get Champs League from 021?
Yes. And they will probably put in the lowest bid. But it's about more than just money, ITV is looking for added value and I don't think they were very impressed with SIS' efforts at boxing earlier this year.
Why are they filmed in HD when no highlights are shown in HD and no international broadcaster gets a HD feed of anything other than the Sky Sports games?
Except that, as then, things ARE moving on, even if they are not moving as fast as, or in the direction that you would like. And for every golf fan decrying the lack of HD for golf, there will be drama fans decrying the lack of HD for drama, soap fans decrying the lack of HD for soaps etc etc.
The BBC could not hope to please each & every viewer.
well the simple solution would have been to give sky the host broadcasting rights... if the bbc didnt want to pay for the HD rights then ok but at leased it would have been shown in HD on sky
well the simple solution would have been to give sky the host broadcasting rights... if the bbc didnt want to pay for the HD rights then ok but at leased it would have been shown in HD on sky
Give Sky the rights for the whole tournament, not just those for HD? If so, then the BBC would be denying the very many golf fans the opportunity to see any of that tournament in SD without having to subscribe to Sky. If you did not wish to pay for Sky (HD or otherwise), would you, as a golf fan, be happy with that?
Like it or not, the BBC should be catering for all viewers here, not just the relatively small numbers who have (and/or crave) HD. They have a large, but strictly limited budget, with a limited HD platform (something that you need to take up with the BBC Trust, for it is they who have imposed the 9hr/day and one HD channel limit, excepting some sports coverage).
Give Sky the rights for the whole tournament, not just those for HD? If so, then the BBC would be denying the very many golf fans the opportunity to see any of that tournament in SD without having to subscribe to Sky. If you did not wish to pay for Sky (HD or otherwise), would you, as a golf fan, be happy with that?
Like it or not, the BBC should be catering for all viewers here, not just the relatively small numbers who have (and/or crave) HD. They have a large, but strictly limited budget, with a limited HD platform (something that you need to take up with the BBC Trust, for it is they who have imposed the 9hr/day and one HD channel limit, excepting some sports coverage).
I think nh3com meant that the host broadcaster should have been Sky using European Tour Productions' HD facilities.
The broadcast rights would still be the same i.e Thursday/Friday Sky, Weekend BBC.
Peter Alliss and Ken Brown yes. The others a definite no!! Not to mention Gary Lineker!!
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You mean you don't like the dry humour of Sam Torrance or Mark James (I think he might not commentate anymore)? I think the rest are good too. They talk sense and understand the game. Even Maureen Madill (sp?) knows her stuff. If I have a criticism it is that they are trying to make Ken Brown's slots too humourous. He can be funny, but not when he tries to be.
As for Gary Lineker I agree, but fortunately he's not a commentator.
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Indeed, the BBC have no OB facilities (except for news satellite trucks and the like), they were all sold to SIS last year.
They have no playout facilities or transmitters either, in fact they have very few broadcasting facilities at all (rather like most other TV stations, except Sky who do most stuff in house)
SIS have 3 HD units and 2 are at wentworth(units 10+12) so it looks like VISIONS,ARENA,BOW TIE and TELEVIDEO will be used for the footy.
So why not broadcast it in HD then?
Even most of the news satellite trucks are really Globecast or SIS vehicles.
dunno mate
This is incorrect, almost all are BBC operated and although the vehicles are not owned outright, they are not rented from Globecast or SIS (rather a van hire company), and they are then fitted out for the BBC. I think there are a few permanent contracts for use of the third party trucks and crew by the BBC, but really these are only used when the BBC trucks for that area are preoccupied, or for special events.
This is in contrast to the BBCs competitors, most of which have no self provide trucks outside London.
SIS have 4 HD Units, and many more coming out in time for Wimbledon etc. Did you forget OB3? And U10 is not at Wentworth, it is at Anfield tomorrow (or even today).
And Arius - I hear a vague rumour that SIS is in the running to get Champs League from 021?
Why are they filmed in HD when no highlights are shown in HD and no international broadcaster gets a HD feed of anything other than the Sky Sports games?
Yes. And they will probably put in the lowest bid. But it's about more than just money, ITV is looking for added value and I don't think they were very impressed with SIS' efforts at boxing earlier this year.
Because the Premier League demands it.
well the simple solution would have been to give sky the host broadcasting rights... if the bbc didnt want to pay for the HD rights then ok but at leased it would have been shown in HD on sky
Like it or not, the BBC should be catering for all viewers here, not just the relatively small numbers who have (and/or crave) HD. They have a large, but strictly limited budget, with a limited HD platform (something that you need to take up with the BBC Trust, for it is they who have imposed the 9hr/day and one HD channel limit, excepting some sports coverage).
I think nh3com meant that the host broadcaster should have been Sky using European Tour Productions' HD facilities.
The broadcast rights would still be the same i.e Thursday/Friday Sky, Weekend BBC.
As for Gary Lineker I agree, but fortunately he's not a commentator.
Yes, HD would show off the pretty courses to their full extent, but is there anything to be gained from watching the golf balls in HD?