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25 May 2006, 13:28 (Ref:1618654) | #1 | ||
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Random thoughts (mainly cameras!!!)
So what was the point of the V8 regulation? It reduced straightline speed but increased cornering speed so the effect on safety is dubious. It certainly did not reduce costs as the teams had to spend millions of dollars developing new engines. And as Hobbs mentioned on Speed today, the same result (in terms of performance as the new V8) could have been achieved with a $20 restrictor plate. The only positive thing it did was to introduce a bit more uncertainty into the races due to engine reliability. But overal, I feel it was a big waste of a regulation change.
Looking at the inbuilt camera on the new (Apple) Macs, technology has to be already advanced enough to allow a camera somewhere on top of the helmet. Talking about a first-hand experience...that will definitely be it. Plus, I feel Bernie is lagging more and more behind the frontier of broadcasting technology. Hopefully, with the new agreement and better revenue-sharing, there will be stronger incentives to improve the viewers' experience. |
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i thought the change from v10- v8 was noise pollution
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well it does say random thoughts the thread.................
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It certainly wasn't noise pollution....because the V8's are even more painful on the ears than the V10's were! They were introduced to slow the cars down, which is stupid when you think about it.
As for the helmet cam, they do this in Champcar occasionally....they had one inside Paul Tracy's helmet for the Houston race and you felt the bumps and lack of visibility, it hurt to watch! Last edited by Knowlesy; 25 May 2006 at 20:56. |
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you know how this is random thoughts.
This thread is very random.... And whats with this new camera on the front wing. Saw quite a lot of shots from it today in Monaco.. |
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Another Random thought.
Is it me or were the monaco pits a bit back to front..... |
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Point 1 is well covered elsewhere on the forum and (sorry) I have tired of it. I guess you could make some noise pollution comment about the amount of threads we have However point 2 is relatively uncovered and interesting.
Not so long ago Bernie was at the forefront of broadcasting technology, except people didn't want it (not free). I think it is a little unfair that he gets accused of being behind now. However why isn't it in wide-screen - it really should be. And soon it should be in HD. That would be great. On the specific helmet cam idea. I am not keen. As knowlesy said it wasn't that great in ChampCar. I prefer the 'static' cockpit shots - those are best for seeing what is going on, the driving techniques, the cars abilities, the lines taken and the action on track. The helmet cam is, for me, a gimmick. |
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I got the impression knowlesy was suggesting the helmet cam to be a good idea. I think it could be good, provided it is as well as the usual airbox cam. If it was an either or situation, then, undoubtedly, I would rather stick with the airbox one.
Regarding Bernie Vision failing, yes, indeed, that was a bummer. I wanted to get that when it was around, but, sadly, it was not possible, . |
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My favourite onboards were always those "over the shoulder" ones we had mainly in the mid 90's. I always liked them for some reason and still do. Must be nostalgia....
Bernivision....sigh....it was good while it lasted. |
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Dutton, it was a bit of a spaz out from me in my post......it has now been edited. I'm not doing well tonight.
Maybe I should just go to bed..... The helmet cam initially was fun, but it kind of wears. The main problem is you can't see anything at all. |
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I am no expert on the knowledge of reducing cost, but I thought the "development" of V-8's in F1 was a step to reduce engine size and weight...getting the sport more inline with motors in todays cars, and to assist with maintaining costs for 2008 and beyond. A lot of people are working hard on cost reduction (except Red Bull) so that the sport of F1 can continue to grow in popularity.
And that popularity is growing wild. What sport and athlete could attract over 250,000 for a 1 hour "show" like Reneult's program did in Spain a few days ago.../ It was super for racing. |
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I really like the cameras on the front wings. Oooh, and also the rear-lookng ones on the rear-wings (or that sort of location at least).
What about the ones that point back at the drivers from the steering wheel area? They are totally weird, and I have never really seen the point of them... Last edited by Dutton; 25 May 2006 at 21:09. |
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Yes they are pointless!
Front wing cameras - they just cause controversy. Rear facing cameras - good when used properly. |
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Thinking in terms of gimmicks (ala the helmet cam), what about one either side of the lollipop?
There are some seriously tiny cameras out there. |
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What about a wheel spoke cam?
Some of the pitcrew have helmet cams don't they? Again, succeeds in doing nothing other than making you feel either dizzy or bored at looking at a wheelgun. |
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I would like to see the return of sidepod mounted cameras, directed forwards where you can still see the side of the drivers' helmet, fond memories of Prost trying to overtake Senna at GP's like Silverstone 1993 to name an example.
They always seemed to give a good feel for the speeds of the cars back then. |
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Cams showing the tyres, the feet and the pit babes... [/Random thoughts] What's the point ? |
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Ooooh, or an airgun cam!
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Yeah, they were.
What about a camera mounted on a camera? Or a camera positioned to show us another camera? The possibilities are endless. On a more serious note, what about this: positioned where the current airbox camera is, but it has the capacity to swivel 360 degrees? |
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