The Olympics Megathread. - Blu-ray Forum

Nerdkiller likes BD · 08-08-2008, 12:11 PM

I'd thought I'd do a thread on quite possibly the most important sporting event in history. Yup, the 2008 Beijing Olympics. We'll talk about the opening ceremony, the competitors, the events, any records being smashed, whatever Olympics related.

ZackL · 08-08-2008, 07:34 PM

Im watching the Opening Ceremony right now. Quite possibly the trippiest thing I have ever seen in my life. I am really excited for the weightlifting, wrestling, and gymnastics.

Bigdog · 08-08-2008, 07:45 PM

The time difference is going to really make these olympics suck. Im sure they will time delay it but always somewhere they will blast all the final results after the event takes place and ruin any chance of watching it.

Ferris · 08-08-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdog

The time difference is going to really make these olympics suck. Im sure they will time delay it but always somewhere they will blast all the final results after the event takes place and ruin any chance of watching it.

That's been the scenario for several Olympics. SOMEONE will always suffer from this, as there is always a developed country 12 hours away from where the Olympics are being held.

I don't think it make the Olympics suck, by any means. My sole concern is for censorship.

Bigdog · 08-08-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FriedEggs

That's been the scenario for several Olympics. SOMEONE will always suffer from this, as there is always a developed country 12 hours away from where the Olympics are being held.

I don't think it make the Olympics suck, by any means. My sole concern is for censorship.

Did you see me here saying and demanding them to change it, i know it's a impossible to please everyone type situation? And sorry to me it sucks, why the hell do i want to watch a basketball game or soccer match when i already know the results of the match, hence why i said they will suck!

silversnake · 08-08-2008, 10:39 PM

that opening ceremony was quite impressive i must say

U4K61 · 08-09-2008, 12:12 AM

The 2008 Olympics: a special moment for the world and real boost for HD. I hope blu-ray delivers on a full spec BD50.

U4K61 · 08-09-2008, 12:12 AM

The 2008 Olympics in HD, what do you think so far. The opening ceremony was fantastic, a colorful window to so many things China - a moment when our differences brought us together. I thought the HD picture was great.

I hope when Blu gets around to it, they will provide the Games in full spec BD50.

Official website of the 2008 Olympic Games:
http://en.beijing2008.cn/

2009 Feb 15
And the glory ends with 8 time gold medel winner Phelps smoking a bong, lol.

Entertainment72 · 08-09-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Ruchman

2008 Olympics in HD, what do you think?

MEH.. I'm so use to blu ray that HD TV really isn't what it use to be for me.

U4K61 · 08-09-2008, 01:29 AM

Yeh, I know what you mean when it does not have the look and feel of film, but it is still impressive. Is it just me, but I feel like I am spending more time watching ads, then the games.

U4K61 · 08-09-2008, 04:34 PM

So what sport are you most interesting in seeing? I will concede women's beach volleyball is high on the list.

WriteSimply · 08-09-2008, 06:03 PM

Anybody recorded the Opening ceremony in HD? I'd like to get a copy of it.

fuad

Blu Kreme · 08-09-2008, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WriteSimply

Anybody recorded the Opening ceremony in HD? I'd like to get a copy of it.

fuad

I did. Don't know how to get it off the box though. Was looking for a way to do that last night.

Blu Kreme · 08-09-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Entertainment72

MEH.. I'm so use to blu ray that HD TV really isn't what it use to be for me.

I have to say, if the opening ceremony did nothing for you in hd - there is something wrong with your eyes. Even in SD the opening ceremony should have blown you away!

GreenScar · 08-09-2008, 07:02 PM

I have to admit that it was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Too bad I had to watch commercials every 10 minutes.

jw · 08-09-2008, 07:37 PM

big money spent to advertise, alot of viewers.......Companies rying to capitalize

GreenScar · 08-09-2008, 07:54 PM

What bothered me (I thought it was pre recorded) they would come back from commercials and say, "While you were away we've moved to more modern times..."

Why not continue where we left off. I would like to see this on blu to enjoy it in it's entirety.

Cordre69 · 08-10-2008, 01:46 AM

Yeah, as much as I want to see the Olympics, I protest the very idea of commercials. I buy my TV shows on DVD and I listen to Sirius radio. I will not sit through a single commercial, ugh.
I would LOVE to see the opening ceremonies in 1080p! I know a guy there that is recording on his HDRSR11 so I should be getting SOME good shots, but those things only get a few hours and he's hardly pro.

javabear · 08-10-2008, 06:29 AM

I'm in southern california and I missed the opening ceremony broadcast. Does anyone know how I can get a hold of this in HD? I checked the schedule and I don't see that they will replay it. Thanks!

iNCREDiPiNOY · 08-10-2008, 07:10 AM

I just recorded them in dvd. If you want one, its free of charge!

08-08-2008, 12:11 PM	#1
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:880 Trading Score:1	The Olympics Megathread. I'd thought I'd do a thread on quite possibly the most important sporting event in history. Yup, the 2008 Beijing Olympics. We'll talk about the opening ceremony, the competitors, the events, any records being smashed, whatever Olympics related.

08-09-2008, 12:12 AM	#7
U4K61 Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Connecticut Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4	2008 Olympics The 2008 Olympics: a special moment for the world and real boost for HD. I hope blu-ray delivers on a full spec BD50. Last edited by U4K61; 08-09-2008 at 12:28 AM.

08-09-2008, 12:12 AM	#8
U4K61 Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Connecticut Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4	2008 Olympics The 2008 Olympics in HD, what do you think so far. The opening ceremony was fantastic, a colorful window to so many things China - a moment when our differences brought us together. I thought the HD picture was great. I hope when Blu gets around to it, they will provide the Games in full spec BD50. Official website of the 2008 Olympic Games: http://en.beijing2008.cn/ 2009 Feb 15 And the glory ends with 8 time gold medel winner Phelps smoking a bong, lol. Last edited by U4K61; 02-17-2009 at 01:38 AM.

08-09-2008, 01:29 AM	#10
U4K61 Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Connecticut Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4	Yeh, I know what you mean when it does not have the look and feel of film, but it is still impressive. Is it just me, but I feel like I am spending more time watching ads, then the games. Last edited by U4K61; 08-09-2008 at 04:02 PM.

08-09-2008, 04:34 PM	#11
U4K61 Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Connecticut Blu-ray collection:40 Blu-ray reviews:4	So what sport are you most interesting in seeing? I will concede women's beach volleyball is high on the list. Last edited by U4K61; 08-09-2008 at 05:40 PM.

08-08-2008, 07:34 PM	#2
ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	Im watching the Opening Ceremony right now. Quite possibly the trippiest thing I have ever seen in my life. I am really excited for the weightlifting, wrestling, and gymnastics.

08-08-2008, 07:45 PM	#3
Bigdog Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:1	The time difference is going to really make these olympics suck. Im sure they will time delay it but always somewhere they will blast all the final results after the event takes place and ruin any chance of watching it.

08-08-2008, 10:39 PM	#6
silversnake Blu-ray Champion Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:498 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:32	that opening ceremony was quite impressive i must say

08-09-2008, 06:03 PM	#12
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Anybody recorded the Opening ceremony in HD? I'd like to get a copy of it. fuad

08-09-2008, 07:02 PM	#15
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	I have to admit that it was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. Too bad I had to watch commercials every 10 minutes.

08-09-2008, 07:37 PM	#16
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	big money spent to advertise, alot of viewers.......Companies rying to capitalize

08-09-2008, 07:54 PM	#17
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	What bothered me (I thought it was pre recorded) they would come back from commercials and say, "While you were away we've moved to more modern times..." Why not continue where we left off. I would like to see this on blu to enjoy it in it's entirety.

08-10-2008, 01:46 AM	#18
Cordre69 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Livermore, CA 4K collection:218 Blu-ray collection:1094 Trading Score:1	Yeah, as much as I want to see the Olympics, I protest the very idea of commercials. I buy my TV shows on DVD and I listen to Sirius radio. I will not sit through a single commercial, ugh. I would LOVE to see the opening ceremonies in 1080p! I know a guy there that is recording on his HDRSR11 so I should be getting SOME good shots, but those things only get a few hours and he's hardly pro.

08-10-2008, 06:29 AM	#19
javabear Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:319	I'm in southern california and I missed the opening ceremony broadcast. Does anyone know how I can get a hold of this in HD? I checked the schedule and I don't see that they will replay it. Thanks!

08-10-2008, 07:10 AM	#20
iNCREDiPiNOY Banned Member since:Aug 2007 Location:NoHo, Cali PSN:iNCREDiPiNOY Wii:6379344902430379 Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:16	I just recorded them in dvd. If you want one, its free of charge!

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