Smartparts TV

[AUPaintSoc]

Its working from www.isohunt.com now... 2 S, 3 P...

 

[gfresh666]

Just to answer a couple of your points

Just watched it in it's entirety after downloading the torrent.

I have to admit, I'm impressed. I found it very watchable and entertaining. The camera work was good, editing did the job of making stuff interesting and the commentary from Matty was spot on. The use of semi only really seemed to open up movement on the field and kept play moving.

I showed some to my mum and she really enjoyed it. Giving particular credit to the commentary and how it managed to convey on field action in a manner that was neither patronising or over the head's of newbies. My girlfriend is interested in seeing it so i should be able to get her opinion tomorrow

A few quibbles I do have though, many have already been mentioned.
= A crowd is needed, a bit more atmosphere would add to the event and give it some legitimate credibility
= I do understand the reasons why it was shot inside but the acoustics sucked and it didn't have much vibe. Someone mentioned that it does look like the Gardeners dragged a load of pros into their basement. What's the point pimping the location when the same could have been done in a TV studio or my old school sports hall?
= Some wider camera angles occasionally to allow the audience to get a better picture as players make runs.
= The scoreboard girls were cute but it just looked cheap and nasty. NXL style scoreboard would be nicer, although more expensive and less boobies.
= The band..... Who?? No point really unless they are well known (endorsement) or there is a crowd when atmosphere needs to be maintained between points.

Yeah it was a bit of a Smart Parts info-mercial but nowhere near as bad as the the last ESPN/NXL shambles. I don't think the Shocker name was mentioned once and the ego was well featured in the little insert about the markers. If SP has the balls to throw money behind this 'experiment' then kudos to them if it works and they deserve the lions share of the lime-light.

Having worked on the set from 6.00am to 12.00pm every day, there were people waiting to see the first games at 9.00am outside the auditorium. The Crew did interview people in the crowd but what hurt was that at the last minute we had to hang diffrent net and it had to go higher than planned due to safety and fire codes.
Those people in the crowd had a good time and the hotel played across thier tv in the bars etc and it went down well.
On the sound they miked the whole playing area but again the double net situation may have caused problems.

The girls score board was a espn thing and they wanted it we had the real electronic one their on both ends and a 2 jumbo trons showing the game I think this is something that will be worked on. As for the band they were good and people had a lot fun with them during the breaks. Again an area to work on. As for the format when it was launched we were at a local sports bar and people enjoyed but also got a hang of the format and when the guy came out of the box people were pointing. What I can tell you is the best has yet to come, but thank for your constructive comments

Graham E.

 

[robof9]

i have watched it twice, and tbh, i liked it, alot clearer to follow, and the commentary was good too.

i did like the 3 man format seen in the past, but i think the 5 man xball lite is the way to go.

lets hope this suceeds, and we get it over here so our families can watch too.

 

[HPUKer]

Bit of a a odd question here....

but....

Is the general public more interested in the "tactical" side to it?

Or the "in your face shooty shooty" side?

Answers cannot be "both", there must be one element that is more prominant.

I.e is 5 man/X-ball; designed for a fast game and constant action, just to fast for new time viewers to keep up with?

Should the approach actually to be increase field size, increase number of players and other elements, in an attempt to increase game time and make to game be more "tactical".

Probally far to much beer after a nite out......

I know id rather play x-ball/5man etc.... but what does a non-baller want to see.

Like i said, its the beer talking.

But yea, asides from the cheesy animation, looks like a decent attempt by SP to get balling on TV. Im not sure, but what its SP's image in the US, are they reagarded hip and cool, or nerdy?

 

[Dskize]

watched it enjoyed it ,only complaint is as previously posted maybe a few more overhead shots of people making moves.

BTW who was that big athletic guy coaching the Raiders what a chunk of loveliness ..

EDIT ADDED: Ah sarcasm. If your monitor didn't explode consider yourself lucky. TFP

 

[Lump]

what size was that feild ? the same as a cpl ? in meters plz

 

[Revolt]

what format is the vid windows media player wont play it

 

[SpAnKy1000]

Here you go all, If having problems watching the vid.... Download this player... http://www.download-zone-free.com/vlcplayer/ Will play absolutly everything

Spank's N.K #69

 

[impamiizgraa]

what format is the vid windows media player wont play it

Have you actually downloaded the programme? Or jst the download from the link above?

It's prob a stupid question - but it happened to me

if you've downloaded the whole thing i got no idea why WMP isn't playing it as it worked on my comp

 

[zipatronic]

its a avi file so shud play in media player no probs.
the 2nd part isnt on mininova yet to download, hopefuly the repeat is on tonight so will get posted up soon.

i just hope it all gets uploaded so us in good old blighty can get to see it.