Democratic and Republican National Conventions (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=422829). Not that I care, but HDNET is making it available to all who want it.

There is an HDNET employee on avs saying they won't put this in the ota syndicated package. This isn't a really big deal for me because the conventions are so boring. It's nice though to see their committed to bring important events to us in HD. Alot of small little things are starting to add up against Voom. This point was made on the avs thread: HDNET is a leader in HD. I guess you could argue that so is Voom. This is a big score for HDNET.

I suppose just to snub Cuban, they won't carry it.

http://www.voom.com/vhdo/news/index.jsp

conventions are a score? people watch those? gee i wonder who will be running this year?

http://www.voom.com/vhdo/news/index.jsp


Democratic National Convention
From the historic city of Boston, HDNews brings extensive coverage of the Democratic Party's official nomination of their candidate for the 2004 Presidential race. July 26-29th.

Japan's Network has the world wide HD rights and are the ones covering it.

Good job Voom. Sorry to infer otherwise on this issue. I guess we'll see what "extensive coverage" means.

Good job Voom. Sorry to infer otherwise on this issue. I guess we'll see what "extensive coverage" means.

It probably means there will be a 60 second spot repeated every 15 minutes like just about everything else on the channel. ;)

Democratic Convention will be on channel 99 starting on 7/26 uninterrupted... I just the commercial about. It is either channel 99 or 999.

Democratic Convention will be on channel 99 starting on 7/26 uninterrupted... I just the commercial about. It is either channel 99 or 999.

I am glad to see that. :D

No Republican convention? What happened to equal time? And what of the poor Liberatariens? They are the Rodney Danagerfield of Politics. "No respect I tell 'ya, no respect."

-Chris-

No Republican convention? What happened to equal time? And what of the poor Liberatariens? They are the Rodney Danagerfield of Politics. "No respect I tell 'ya, no respect."

-Chris-

Isn't the Republican Convention on August 30th? I would assume that there will be equal coverage but you have to wait for the official announcement. This announcement only came a few days before the Democratic Convention.

Maybe they'll have some closeups of Clinton boffing the delegates. :eek: :shocked

Isn't the Republican Convention on August 30th? I would assume that there will be equal coverage but you have to wait for the official announcement. This announcement only came a few days before the Democratic Convention.
The announcement at AVS linked by DarrelP states Aug 30th - Sept 2 for the Republican Convention.

Maybe they'll have some closeups of Clinton boffing the delegates. :eek: :shocked
yeah they need "closet cam" for bill clinton. Id keep one on Hillary too, I still think she wacked Vince Foster.

What's the over/under on when Ted Kennedy passes out or how many times John Kerry is referred to as a "War Hero"?

Also, will John Edwards finally get his "Biggest Douche in the Universe" statue? Oh wait, wrong one.

Yeah, I can't wait to hear how many times the words 'Freedom' and 'terrorists' are said at the Republican convention. And how many new words are made up by Bush. And Cheney telling everyone to '$%^# Off', and then all of them praying to their god together.

Well, I was gonna bust out the over/under on times "God" is mentioned for GOP. I think neither party is above constant ridicule. The right answer at: www.lp.org

Well, I was gonna bust out the over/under on times "God" is mentioned for GOP. I think neither party is above constant ridicule. The right answer at: www.lp.org

OMG I didnt know that was a real American political party, I thought that it was a stand up comics joke.. lol (lol. Tree huggin hippies, greenpeace hump a whale freeks...lol)

IN November you will be asked the most important question WHO DO YOU TRUST, to protect you and your family from the enemies of the USA.

Dont foget to cast your vote in NOV. every vote counts.
(dont forget the CHAD !!)
Is'nt America great, We have the right to choose what Silver spooned ex fratboy runs our country. and we get to watch this process at all let alone in HD.I'd better stop before i go on a rant.

MR> C
:D

I have learned today that VOOM will be getting its feed directly from NHK and not HDNet. They will also offer gavel to gavel coverage of the convention. The coverage will be on its own seperate channel.

i wonder if HDNet is getting the feed from NHK as well? from what I have heard, its all a large pool feed with many HD networks/channels sharing resources.

I have learned today that VOOM will be getting its feed directly from NHK and not HDNet. They will also offer gavel to gavel coverage of the convention. The coverage will be on its own seperate channel.
I hope its in the same quality as the HDNews ch. promo the footage of the political ranting.

Just a thought- GOP stands for God's Own Politics

Why does the Democratic party choose a jackass as their mascot?

The only reason we need these conventions is to make jobs for the broadcast industry.

Mark Cuban was asked when HDNet will be on VOOM, His answer was "Never" That is too bad that two organizations so in love with HDTV yet they fight like that.

NHK will be providing the satellite feed. Anyone can run the signal. You don't have to buy the "rights" for a political convention. They have what they call a pool feed. That way, every single network doesn't have to put their own cameras in. Of course, the big guys still have cameras on the floor with reporters, but the main 3 or 4 main cameras give everyone the same signal.

This is smart for Voom to run this. If you have Voom, there is no way you're going to watch it in SD if you have HD. And it's free for them to carry it.

I would be interested to know if they will have any correspondents at the convention covering it, or will they just be putting the HD feed from the cmaeras on the air. (I like the argueing.)

HDnews will have its own correspondents at the convention besides the live coverage.

Since we're getting the NHK feed, will we be getting Japanese speaking anchors?

It is on channel 999 starts Monday and it will be four days of coverage.

Id much rather have HD coverage of a beach somewhere. Anyone Voom likes. LOL. Please we need skin!

Just a thought- GOP stands for God's Own Politics

Why does the Democratic party choose a jackass as their mascot?

The only reason we need these conventions is to make jobs for the broadcast industry.

Mark Cuban was asked when HDNet will be on VOOM, His answer was "Never" That is too bad that two organizations so in love with HDTV yet they fight like that.
As confirmed by M cubans own reps he never said "never". He is currently not saying "never" either.

It is on channel 999 starts Monday and it will be four days of coverage.
I wonder if other HD channels will flake out because of it? I.e. have PQ problems?

I wonder if other HD channels will flake out because of it? I.e. have PQ problems?

Isn't 999 already an HD Channel? So what's your logic here. When the HD Boxing channel was added, the was nothing significant changes, so why the speculation. Let it come first and then talk.

The Gavel to gavel coverage will start at 4pm on Monday on Channel 999 InsideVOOM

The PG doesn't show any info about this on Channel 999.

-John

It will probably be updated tonight. I saw this announcement on HDnews. If you turn to HDnews they will tell you in of those commercials that they have.

Cool. I'll check it out. Not sure how much I'll actually watch... I has to be pretty dull stuff.

I looked thru the PG for my local channels, and they are only showing 1 hour blocks each night in SD.

-John

Here's a quick summary of what I feel will be the content of BOTH conventions.

http://www.jibjab.com

See if you agree. :D

I saw that awhile back. It's pretty dang funny. I'm telling you guys, all the answers at www.lp.org :)

Here's a quick summary of what I feel will be the content of BOTH conventions.

http://www.jibjab.com

See if you agree. :D

Damn this was good :haha :clap :clap

When I checked my link in my previous post it bumped me to this:

http://198.64.142.206/addir/getadx.asp?ext=285

"We don't need no stinkin' HD...we'll get a rat and a big yacht! That will sell more dishes!" - DirecTV

I need a new video capture card that does HD

Democratic Nation Convention Schedule

6:00 p.m.-Opening flag burning ceremony.
6:15 p.m.-Opening secular prayers by Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton
6:30 p.m.-Anti-war concert by Barbra Streisand.
6:40 p.m.-Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
7:00 p.m.-Tribute theme to France.
7:10 p.m.-Collect offerings for al-Zawahri defense fund.
7:25 p.m.-Tribute theme to Germany.
7:45 p.m.-Anti-war rally (moderated by Michael Moore).
8:25 p.m.-Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
8:30 p.m-Terrorist appeasement workshop.
9:00 p.m.-Gay marriage ceremony(both male and female couples).
9:30 p.m.-*Intermission*-Special: Alec Baldwin burning his U.S. passport.
10:00p.m.-Posting the Iraqi Colors by Sean Penn and Tim Robbins.
10:10p.m.-Re-enactment of Kerry's fake medal toss.
10:20p.m.-Cameo by Dean "Yeeearrrrrg"
10:30p.m.-Abortion demonstration by N.A.R.A.L.
10:40p.m.-Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
10:50p.m.-Pledge of allegiance to the U.N.
11:00p.m.-Multiple gay marriage ceremony(threesomes, mixed and same sex).
11:15p.m.-Maximizing Welfare workshop.
11:30p.m.-"Free Saddam" pep rally.
11:59p.m.-Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.
12:00p.m.-Nomination of democratic candidate.
12:15a.m.-Ted Kennedy proposes a toast.

Any chance we could get Ted kennedy to drive Hillary Clinton home??

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sorry i could resist, I dont see Ted yet on Ch 999, must not be happy hour yet :D

Too funny, technut! :D

"If Ted Kennedy drove a Volkswagon, he'd be president today" - National Lampoon Magazine's caption under the full page reprint of a VW bug advertisement, depicting a floating VW bug. (Around 1974, I think) :)

Well, the DNC is on (on channel 999) and what this means for us VOOMers?

Our HD channel count just went from 36 to 37! @party

For the first time channel 999 can be officially counted too!

I love the jibjab thing.

The DNC looks really great in HD (C-SPAN makes a good SD comparison).

And I will gladly fill Ted Kennedy's tank if he will drive Hilary home. :D

Don't know if anyone else noticed, but the main speaker podium sound all came from my right channel and a little bit from the center. Crowed was in the left speaker. Odd. All other channels were normal. Good picture. Hilary looked great in bright Yellow. (This is not an endorsement just an HD comment)

all hail king Bill........

"where's my interns"?


MR>C
_____________________________
"Depends on your meaning of is is?"......Bill Clinton

The convention looked great!! Felt like you were there! The music interludes must've had a direct feed from the sound board becasue they sounded really good. Regardless of your politics, it was great to see it look so good, sound great, and not be interrupted at all! No ads, no commentary, no 'spin' from some talking head- just pure unadulterated HD capture that allows us to see and hear everything and make up our own minds....

And I agree with a previous post- Hillary did look pretty good in HD!

Was I the only one who was getting sick of hearing the crowd sing "Go Johnny Go" from Johnny B Goode?

Everyone dancing in the isles like they were having a great time just seemed too phoney to me. (No I am not making fun of the Democrats, as I am sure the Republication convention will be the same way)

Was I the only one who was getting sick of hearing the crowd sing "Go Johnny Go" from Johnny B Goode?

I found that whole stretch seriously disturbing, and at first while I don't really care for politics in general, the HD viewing did make you feel like you were "there" staring through a window into the convention. Suddenly I felt the downside to HD, the actual "being there" feeling while old guys and old ladies started convulsing and swaying off beat to Johnny B Good nearly sent me into aniphilactic shock.

It was nice to be able to watch it in it's entirety without the pundits interrupting constantly.

Jimmy Carter was awesome! If you're a political junkie like myself, this is really great to be able to watch it HD. It does look really good.

Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter should be taken out the back of the Fleet Center and shot!

I'm kidding.

Was I the only one who was getting sick of hearing the crowd sing "Go Johnny Go" from Johnny B Goode?

Everyone dancing in the isles like they were having a great time just seemed too phoney to me. (No I am not making fun of the Democrats, as I am sure the Republication convention will be the same way)I thought it was revealing how all the commotion died to a whimper whenever the major networks broke to a commercial. Just shows how staged the whole thing was. No serious decisions get made here. Just a poorly staged media event.

It was great to watch the "real" convention without ads and in HD. I really enjoyed the HDN coverage.

And, I agree, the Republican convention will be every bit as staged.

Something tells me the Republicans won't be dancining the aisles, though.

Something tells me the Republicans won't be dancining the aisles, though.

Care to wager?

Something tells me the Republicans won't be dancining the aisles, though.Why? Don't you think the Republicans can fake it as well as the Democrats?

I just came back from vacations and I'm pleased to find out that VOOM is covering this event. I think that the idea of using channel 999 for coverage of special events is great. I hope VOOM continues doing so as other future events come.

Didn't you guys see Footloose? Baptists aren't allowed to dance.

I just don't get convention folks. As I'm paying some bills I'm wathing this. It seems every Dem. politician is getting 5 minutes to do a speech. And as they all say the same thing, these folks in the crowd just get so excited. This isn't a swipe at Dems b/c the GOP is the same. But it's almost scary how important this is to some people.

I just don't get convention folks. As I'm paying some bills I'm wathing this. It seems every Dem. politician is getting 5 minutes to do a speech. And as they all say the same thing, these folks in the crowd just get so excited. This isn't a swipe at Dems b/c the GOP is the same. But it's almost scary how important this is to some people.

Some things are done as a matter of tradition.

I think it's even scarier how unimportant it is to some people. If you don't like the political process in this country, work at changing it. Marginalizing it or poking fun at it doesn't help. This is our country, our future & our children's future.

Did Mrs. Kerry forget to thank the troops? I heard her thank the peaceCorps but no mention of Our troops that keep her south-african ass safe at night.

just my 2 cents,

I cant get enough of this coverage, my 12 yr ols are gonna be tramatzed by the time both conventions are iver its mandatory viewing in my home.
also note I have heard some very upward thinking (Democrat) gov.'s today,

and any one know where I can get that nice football feild widescreen monitor there using ?

I equate this as the difference between tailgating before a football game and painting your body in the home team's colors. One is good, the other is going too far.

Last night I was looking for coverage of the Democratic National Convention

to my surprise Voom's had two channels 999 and 8 showing HDN 's additional

dedicated continuous HD coverage of the DNC , which there were a few

satellite feed problems overall I was extremely happy I subscribe to Voom HD

DBS :rainbow Voomster

Hey Voomster...check out this thread (http://www.satelliteguys.us/showthread.php?t=22409).

For the Record, Dish Network is also showing the event in HD as well.

For the Record, Dish Network is also showing the event in HD as well.

I have not been able to watch any of it this week. I had to work late both Monday and Tuesday. Is the Dish Network feed uninterrupted as well? It looked to like the VOOM feed, would repeat the entire event after it was done last night. This am I turned to it and most of the lights were off but the cameras were on. Is it the same?

Yes its the same. Totally uninterupted.

Kudos to both companies.

Yeah, you don't want to fill up on junk food before the game.

topics merged

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IN November you will be asked the most important question WHO DO YOU TRUST, to protect you and your family from the enemies of the USA.
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Maybe the person who actually fought for his country.?

Or the person who sat in a classroom while his country was under attack?

[QUOTE=
IN November you will be asked the most important question WHO DO YOU TRUST, to protect you and your family from the enemies of the USA.



Maybe the person who actually fought for his country.?

Or the person who sat in a classroom while his country was under attack?[/QUOTE]


heres the entire post.
King George
Quote:
Originally Posted by squicken
Well, I was gonna bust out the over/under on times "God" is mentioned for GOP. I think neither party is above constant ridicule. The right answer at: www.lp.org


OMG I didnt know that was a real American political party, I thought that it was a stand up comics joke.. lol (lol. Tree huggin hippies, greenpeace hump a whale freeks...lol)

IN November you will be asked the most important question WHO DO YOU TRUST, to protect you and your family from the enemies of the USA.

Dont foget to cast your vote in NOV. every vote counts.
(dont forget the CHAD !!)
Is'nt America great, We have the right to choose what Silver spooned ex fratboy runs our country. and we get to watch this process at all let alone in HD.I'd better stop before i go on a rant.

MR> C


notice how the liberal removed the Dont foget to cast your vote in NOV. every vote counts.
(dont forget the CHAD !!)
Is'nt America great, We have the right to choose what Silver spooned ex fratboy runs our country. and we get to watch this process at all let alone in HD, :D

Mr.C is also a purple heart recipiant from GULF WAR I, Mr. Kerry was wrong for throwing a purple heart over the whitehose fence, he should'nt have done that, at least the liberals have a shot at putting a liberal in the whiteHouse in 2008, Queen Clinton, she might even get my vote.I cant wait to see the bible thumpers at the GOP convention.

and every vote counts, so dont forget to registar soon.

Someone earlier mentioned the Frau Heinz-Kerry speech. I was amazed she said the Peace Corp was the best thing about the US during a war. I didn't catch it live, but saw a repeat on HDN. Wild stuff.

wed. night theme song (http://www.dance80.com/demo/08%20-%2066.mp3)

I cant wait too see the next nut... Is'nt Edward's sched. to speak I have fond memories of edwards in washington defending clinton and why he should not be impeached for perjury....Ya goota luv the lawyers doublespeak..lol

heres some pics of tonight highlights 100% certified nuts

hmmmm, technut. I find it interesting that you chose two pictures of prominent african americans with references to "nuts".

Is there anything else you'd like to add?

hmmmm, technut. I find it interesting that you chose two pictures of prominent african americans with references to "nuts".

Is there anything else you'd like to add?I think it's better if we forum members keep it nice a light and not project our personal problems onto others. Just my opinion.

<----meant nothing like that.

<----meant nothing like that.I think most people know that.

For what is worth, I liked the speech... I am not too much into politics... I hope more events are covered in the future in HD.

I guess next is the RNC on Voom 999 Gavel to Gavel again...

That John Kerry bio movie was pretty good. But if Voom ever replays it, I want OAR :) I agree Sean, especially since we won't be getting HDNET, I hope Voom gives us important events in HD.

The coverage was priceless Great American politics cant wait to See the RNC convention.

I'll keep it short, my favorite paragraph of kerrys speach was the one about stoping goverment subsadies for Co's that export jobs., then a couple of sentences later mentions making it easier for us american folk to buy drugs from canada, did he forget Clair my Walgreens clerk who hands me my perscriptions at the corner american drug store.. oops I said too much, In the interest of not Ofeending anyone ...lol im out...

Mr.C

Hilary in 2008?

Yeah, it was brain dead. But it sure looked nice in HD!

The RNC will look good, too. That's about it.

Glad they only trot this stuff out every 4 years.

Hilary? Don't remind me.

...Hilary in 2008?
Barek Obama in 2008 or 2012.

Osamabama, rama lama ding dong. That was great coverage of the DNC. Blew the OTA network coverage away! Can't wait for RNC.

The HD coverage without commentary was awesome!
I know that there is a lot of stagecraft going on, but these guys are the ones who decide whether our sons and daughters will be sent off to war. So, I think it worthwhile to watch them and judge them...and then vote.

My Son was at the Obama speech and the VOOM HD camera caught him in a cutaway shot. Does anyone have a recorded copy of that speech? I'm told that the Dish Network feed was the same, both done by NHK.

Please contact me if you know anyone who has a copy.
Thanks!

I put myself through the Kerry speech, picture was amazing compared to OTA -

Kerry was sweating like a stuffed pig, and the spit was a flyin', and all in glorious 1080i.

Wow.