Motors TV - Friday 20th April 19:25! - Page 2 - Drifting forum

Andy_C · 20-04-2007, 19:59

Yeah the commentary could have been better, other then that its was good

Eddie · 20-04-2007, 19:59

Ditto... an exit scenario with magnetic effect?

Spoonman · 20-04-2007, 19:59

they need more than half an hour, it was all a bit rushed, I have to say though Mark Johnstone drove absolutely flawlessly from the very early rounds, loved it, keep up the good work.

peter barber123 · 20-04-2007, 20:00

too crammed imo

could have had an hour slot and explained everthing a lot better Ie twin runs and what the judges are looking for etc etc

MC2 · 20-04-2007, 20:00

Commentary was shite.

Good footage tho =)

Dan Goodyer · 20-04-2007, 20:03

What great 'commentary'

Its a shame the opportunity wasn't to give some insight into the drivers or their vehicles was given up to generic cliches to try and make the footage seem exciting - I mean what's the "magnetic effect", and as for the explination of getting points for your own style of driving...

I'm sure while Paz and Jonny Power were battling the commentator said Jonny Power was driving an R34?!

Anyway, good to see it on tv. Have to say I loved Brett's entry following Mark Luney.

ps - was the footage meant to be so.. 'contrasty' ?

mazdachris · 20-04-2007, 20:07

Where were all the "European and American cars" that the guy kept going on about

sideways.taff · 20-04-2007, 20:09

Well I almost fell asleep watching that. Commentary was piss poor and thats putting it kindly with moments of absolute silence and just the sound of an engine, talking over Mark Lunney's interview, mentioning Mark Johnston as the winner of the championship, going through the points table only for it to dissapear and the program to end with the commentator babbling on and ending with "well you saw the table, just like I did"

Very unprofessional in my honest opinion. Its good from a drivers point of view I guess, being able to show TV coverage to sponsors and potential sponsors alike but for someone watching it for the first time with no idea what drifting is... they still wouldn't know having sat through a 30min TV program about Round1 of a championship. That 30mins should have been packed with chat, facts, technical terms and explanations, driver interviews, good commentary and excitement, instead it was slap dash voiceover bloke making things up as he went along and sometimes just forgetting to say anything at all.

That American commentator needs the sack, bring in someone who knows what the sport is all about and has character. Still a hell of a long way behind the pinacle of the sport which I deem as Formula D. Formula D = premier league, that last 30mins of my life = sunday league.

mazdachris · 20-04-2007, 20:13

Perhaps it could have been improved with a few replays of the runs, showing where drivers have picked up points, lost out, been beaten etc etc.

Dan Goodyer · 20-04-2007, 20:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideways.taff

That American commentator needs the sack, bring in someone who knows what the sport is all about and has character. Still a hell of a long way behind the pinacle of the sport which I deem as Formula D. Formula D = premier league, that last 30mins of my life = sunday league.

lol!

and the 'commentator' is clearly not British. Very much doubt he's American either. Most likely European with supposedly 'good' English - reminded me of the ' this model has increased sportivity' b/s you used to get on their review-based show. Thinking about it, it might be the same guy(s) - Are they French?

Dori Edd · 20-04-2007, 20:16

Haha, I get the feeling the commentary was done either live or on the first go

I thought it was pretty entertaining, had a stiff situation going on over here thats for sure. Shame it was crammed, but the video footage itself was pretty sweet and I can't put a price on pissing my pants for half an hour.

sideways.taff · 20-04-2007, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carolgees

lol!

and the 'commentator' is clearly not British. Very much doubt he's American either. Most likely European with supposedly 'good' English - reminded me of the ' this model has increased sportivity' b/s you used to get on their review-based show. Thinking about it, it might be the same guy(s) - Are they French?

Yeh you could be right, a few of the continentals tend to have American accents when they learn English. But where ever he's from he didn't have a clue what was going on.. MotorsTV... budget TV at a snip.

Brooksie · 20-04-2007, 20:23

I have recorded (Sky +) it .. so will watch this and post up my thoughts.

However even before i've watched the programme it truly is fantastic to see the series on television .. lets not forget that very important point chaps.

now .. off to listen to the american guy

MrNick · 20-04-2007, 20:24

bollox missed it .....get the next one ...thank god for repeats

i feel like the dudes who don't want to know the score on the football

now selected favourite reminder ...

Danny Neville · 20-04-2007, 20:26

Would have been better with (A) an hour slot (B) A commentater who knows about drifting and (C) a proper explaination of how the scoring works.

Brilliant driving though

Mike@TDSW · 20-04-2007, 20:28

It is a good job motors tv only has about 8 programmes a week or I might of missed this.

I shall watch it Sunday when I get home unless someone puts it on Google before hand.

Shideways · 20-04-2007, 20:37

I'm Sure I heard the Commentator say one of the drivers just got 180 Degrees.. Lol

YorkshireRam · 20-04-2007, 20:59

Good effort all round for getting it up there.

Bit worried about the overall production and commentary though, hopefully we can collectively pass some constructive thoughts over to Clash Productions? Maybe use broadcast quality cameras instead of Sony XLR's and possibly take a close look at how Option produce their drift coverage. The commentary was a real letdown and my friends watching it just got confused due to the rushed schedule.

That said, it's a huge leap and great to see some mates up on the tellybox

keep up the good work, I reckon it'll be better at Silverstone (cos my car might not break! lol!)

John@TunerUK · 20-04-2007, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy_f

This commentary is appalling. Should have just played Maz's voiceover over the top.

Amen to that! I doubt that Maz would have been yapping on about something completely irrelevant as Mark was overtaking Johnny in the final FTW.

Good footage though. And a definite step in the right direction.

kieran_e1 · 20-04-2007, 22:13

commentary was absolutely awful!! the long pauses between useless phrases was noticable in the extreme!! talking over interviews , very poor and rushed i felt. the action however was good. saw a few bit's i missed on the day ( mr gunn going banjo being one of them

) but to a lay person not enough technical information or description of how it really works. could've used an hour for the first one , easy!!

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Andy_C doughnutter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 57	Yeah the commentary could have been better, other then that its was good Last edited by EDC Admin : 20-04-2007 at 22:10.

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MrNick dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lydd drift track Posts: 3,771	bollox missed it .....get the next one ...thank god for repeats i feel like the dudes who don't want to know the score on the football now selected favourite reminder ... Last edited by MrNick : 20-04-2007 at 20:33.

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20-04-2007, 19:59	#22 (permalink)
Eddie touge runner Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 249	Ditto... an exit scenario with magnetic effect?

20-04-2007, 19:59	#23 (permalink)
Spoonman spl dori master Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 441	they need more than half an hour, it was all a bit rushed, I have to say though Mark Johnstone drove absolutely flawlessly from the very early rounds, loved it, keep up the good work.

20-04-2007, 20:00	#24 (permalink)
peter barber123 dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: worksop Posts: 2,173	too crammed imo could have had an hour slot and explained everthing a lot better Ie twin runs and what the judges are looking for etc etc

20-04-2007, 20:00	#25 (permalink)
MC2 dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Posts: 1,331	Commentary was shite. Good footage tho =)

20-04-2007, 20:03	#26 (permalink)
Dan Goodyer dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Kent Posts: 1,275	What great 'commentary' Its a shame the opportunity wasn't to give some insight into the drivers or their vehicles was given up to generic cliches to try and make the footage seem exciting - I mean what's the "magnetic effect", and as for the explination of getting points for your own style of driving... I'm sure while Paz and Jonny Power were battling the commentator said Jonny Power was driving an R34?! Anyway, good to see it on tv. Have to say I loved Brett's entry following Mark Luney. ps - was the footage meant to be so.. 'contrasty' ?

20-04-2007, 20:07	#27 (permalink)
mazdachris Jam Hot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MK Posts: 2,209	Where were all the "European and American cars" that the guy kept going on about

20-04-2007, 20:09	#28 (permalink)
sideways.taff -NightWalkers- Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Wales Posts: 5,520	Well I almost fell asleep watching that. Commentary was piss poor and thats putting it kindly with moments of absolute silence and just the sound of an engine, talking over Mark Lunney's interview, mentioning Mark Johnston as the winner of the championship, going through the points table only for it to dissapear and the program to end with the commentator babbling on and ending with "well you saw the table, just like I did" Very unprofessional in my honest opinion. Its good from a drivers point of view I guess, being able to show TV coverage to sponsors and potential sponsors alike but for someone watching it for the first time with no idea what drifting is... they still wouldn't know having sat through a 30min TV program about Round1 of a championship. That 30mins should have been packed with chat, facts, technical terms and explanations, driver interviews, good commentary and excitement, instead it was slap dash voiceover bloke making things up as he went along and sometimes just forgetting to say anything at all. That American commentator needs the sack, bring in someone who knows what the sport is all about and has character. Still a hell of a long way behind the pinacle of the sport which I deem as Formula D. Formula D = premier league, that last 30mins of my life = sunday league.

20-04-2007, 20:13	#29 (permalink)
mazdachris Jam Hot Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MK Posts: 2,209	Perhaps it could have been improved with a few replays of the runs, showing where drivers have picked up points, lost out, been beaten etc etc.

20-04-2007, 20:16	#31 (permalink)
Dori Edd BONGED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 1,784	Haha, I get the feeling the commentary was done either live or on the first go I thought it was pretty entertaining, had a stiff situation going on over here thats for sure. Shame it was crammed, but the video footage itself was pretty sweet and I can't put a price on pissing my pants for half an hour.

20-04-2007, 20:23	#33 (permalink)
Brooksie dorifto kingu! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wearing a lid, keeping my head down, running and wanting to come the fuck home Posts: 1,671	I have recorded (Sky +) it .. so will watch this and post up my thoughts. However even before i've watched the programme it truly is fantastic to see the series on television .. lets not forget that very important point chaps. now .. off to listen to the american guy

20-04-2007, 20:26	#35 (permalink)
Danny Neville dorifto kingu! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Basingstoke/Reading Posts: 3,551	Would have been better with (A) an hour slot (B) A commentater who knows about drifting and (C) a proper explaination of how the scoring works. Brilliant driving though

20-04-2007, 20:28	#36 (permalink)
Mike@TDSW dorifto kingu! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,664	It is a good job motors tv only has about 8 programmes a week or I might of missed this. I shall watch it Sunday when I get home unless someone puts it on Google before hand.

20-04-2007, 20:37	#37 (permalink)
Shideways touge runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland Posts: 164	I'm Sure I heard the Commentator say one of the drivers just got 180 Degrees.. Lol

20-04-2007, 20:59	#38 (permalink)
YorkshireRam Harry Loves Ewe Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lancaster / Yorkshire Posts: 1,110	Good effort all round for getting it up there. Bit worried about the overall production and commentary though, hopefully we can collectively pass some constructive thoughts over to Clash Productions? Maybe use broadcast quality cameras instead of Sony XLR's and possibly take a close look at how Option produce their drift coverage. The commentary was a real letdown and my friends watching it just got confused due to the rushed schedule. That said, it's a huge leap and great to see some mates up on the tellybox keep up the good work, I reckon it'll be better at Silverstone (cos my car might not break! lol!)

20-04-2007, 22:13	#40 (permalink)
kieran_e1 In need of practice Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,504	commentary was absolutely awful!! the long pauses between useless phrases was noticable in the extreme!! talking over interviews , very poor and rushed i felt. the action however was good. saw a few bit's i missed on the day ( mr gunn going banjo being one of them ) but to a lay person not enough technical information or description of how it really works. could've used an hour for the first one , easy!!