Opening/Closing Ceremonies Discussion - Page 13

SpongeG · #**241** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 6:52 AM**

i could hear music comng from the dome when i walked past today couldn't tell what it was though

Waders · #**242** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

So, does anybody know about the "official" camera policy for the Opening Ceremony?

I want to bring my DSLR, however, even the Canucks don't allow that for some reason

I'm really hoping the Olympics will.

I don't want to wait in line for security, only to be told I can't bring it in!

From VANCO web site: http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-spe...ex_cf-Vh.html?cat1=143808&cat2=143904&q=

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Can I take photographs or use my video camera at the venues?
Photography for personal use is permitted, but flash photography is not permitted at Canada Hockey Place, Pacific Coliseum, Richmond Olympic Oval, UBC Thunderbird Arena and The Whistler Sliding Centre. The use of broadcast or photographic equipment for commercial purposes is prohibited.

SpongeG · #**243** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:20 AM**

someone who attended yesterday said they were very strict on camera use - someone in here

Yume-sama · #**244** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Waders

From VANCO web site: http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-spe...ex_cf-Vh.html?cat1=143808&cat2=143904&q=

I hope they stand by that, then!

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

someone who attended yesterday said they were very strict on camera use - someone in here

Well, for the dress rehearsal I would think so. It's tough to enforce a "DON'T SAY ANYTHING!" rule when you have cameras and etc. out there.

SpongeG · #**245** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:24 AM**

i wouldn't lug in a $2000 SLR a simple point and shoot is all i would take if they say no to the SLR you won't be getting it back apparently

Rusty Gull · #**246** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:25 AM**

^Can we at least bring our iphones/cellphones inside for the dress rehearsal?

jsbertram · #**247** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

someone who attended yesterday said they were very strict on camera use - someone in here

I can see that - they don't want sneak-peeks of the unfinished stadium, and out of context views of the show.

on Friday however your pictures & tweets should be fine since the rest of the world is seeing the same thing on TV that you are seeing in your seats.

Yume-sama · #**248** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

i wouldn't lug in a $2000 SLR a simple point and shoot is all i would take if they say no to the SLR you won't be getting it back apparently

Well, that certainly would not be legal. I'd just come back

SpongeG · #**249** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:30 AM**

they already announced any banned items will not be returned as they don't have any process or system in place to deal with items so they say if in doubt leave it at home - there is no "coat check" available or babysitting service - the banned list has been talked about in here somewhere

Yume-sama · #**250** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:31 AM**

Yeah, but cameras of any kind are not on the ban list. I just know the Canucks rule, and that I don't really understand.

SpongeG · #**251** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:33 AM**

is it a chance you are willing to risk? i wouldn't

besides it will be dark inside and hard to take pics without flash

its not like you can run home when you have waited 3 hours to get in

Yume-sama · #**252** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

is it a chance you are willing to risk? i wouldn't

besides it will be dark inside and hard to take pics without flash

its not like you can run home when you have waited 3 hours to get in

With a point and shoot yes lol

I may not bring it. But I won't be happy if I see other people with them!

jsbertram · #**253** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by Locked In

^ Apparently, but...

Source: Toronto Star

In any case, it's gotta be Wayne.

There may be a way around the "you've run with the torch, you can't light the cauldron" thoughts.
The final leg of the Olympic Torch Relay on Friday goes through yaletown and finishes at the QE Theatre plaza at around 13:45. To me that is the end of the Olympic Torch Relay event.
The Opening Ceremony is a separate event, and running the torch is part of that event, so anyone who has run in the Olympic Torch Relay can still be a candidate for running the torch as part of the opening ceremony.
Ideally it should be a world-renowned olympian, but it could be someone else equally world-famous.
Is AhhhNold staying in town after doing his part of the torch run in Stanley Park friday morning?

mr.x · #**254** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:42 AM**

^ no, officially and technically the final torchbearers/the process to light the Olympic Stadium cauldron is part of the Olympic Torch Relay.

jsbertram · #**255** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by raggedy13

Maybe it's just me but I'd consider running half way across the country a whole lot more 'athletic' than throwing a stone across a sheet of ice or sliding down a frozen pipe on a sled. These Olympic athlete's are far more "regular" than Terry Fox. He put in every bit as much training and physical exertion (if not more) and he did it after battling with a horrible ailment, did it with a physical handicap, did it selflessly with zero assumption he would garner any fame or glory from it, and ultimately sacrificed his health and gave his life for his cause. He and his legacy have raised hundreds of millions of dollars for cancer research, benefitting millions worldwide and future millions to come. No Olympian in Canadian history has come close to achieving in a lifetime what he achieved in his tragically short one. No amount of gold medals earned compares to what Terry achieved through his athleticism.

Just my personal opinion on the matter though...

With all that said he is not related to the Olympic movement so I see the argument against his mother, or even his hologram, lighting the torch. Personally I wouldn't be against it though.

Most of what you said can be applied to Rick Hanson's Wheels in Motion too.

djun · #**256** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

With a point and shoot yes lol

I may not bring it. But I won't be happy if I see other people with them!

I'm volunteering at the stadium and I know you are definitely not allowed to bring cameras for the dress rehearsal on Wednesday.

Rusty Gull · #**257** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by SpongeG

they already announced any banned items will not be returned as they don't have any process or system in place to deal with items so they say if in doubt leave it at home - there is no "coat check" available or babysitting service - the banned list has been talked about in here somewhere

Can you point to me where this list of banned items is? I'm talking about the dress rehearsal, not the opening ceremony on Friday. Are iPhones permitted or not? I can't imagine they would take phones away from people.

djun · #**258** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:54 AM**

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Originally Posted by Rusty Gull

Can you point to me where this list of banned items is? I'm talking about the dress rehearsal, not the opening ceremony on Friday. Are iPhones permitted or not? I can't imagine they would take phones away from people.

There is no list published on vancouver2010.com regarding banned items for the dress rehearsal. Volunteers were given a file with FAQ, of which one of them is copied below:

Can I take photos of the dress rehearsal?
No. Please leave your camera at home, as no photography of any type will be permitted, and there will be no storage
space at the venue.

Yume-sama · #**259** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:55 AM**

The spectator guide for the Opening Ceremony, upon reading (who'd have thought!) says "Flash photography for personal use is allowed". I guess they want the look of the flashes on TV.

I always thought it made things look more interesting. Like The Who at the Superbowl.

For other events it says no flash photography, however, photography for personal use is allowed.

SpongeG · #**260** Posted **Feb 10, 2010, 7:58 AM**

you always see it on TV

maybe i missed the news and maybe different rules apply to ceremonies versus sporting events

but who does one ask about it?