Official WWE in HD topic! - Page 5

Originally Posted by RAVEN56706

shadylpete

do you have an official release for that?

Originally Posted by SRIBB43

taken from wrestlezone.com

"With WWE's production studios switching over to high-definition, we've received word that the company will soon be releasing DVDs of those events in the Blu-Ray high-definition format. We'll see if it actually happens."

I know the WWE shows on USA, which is a universal company...not sure if universal is HD or blu-ray. If they are blu-ray then its pretty much a given that the WWE will be BLU

Originally Posted by The Ray

I just wanted to whine once more about the fact that Dish STILL doesn't have USA in HD. Three days from the first Raw in HD, and I can't watch it.

Great.

Originally Posted by RSF_LA

I saw some WWE HD footage today and the picture quality was excellent.

Originally Posted by kizzo

BTW does anyone like the WWE HD logo?

Originally Posted by mx6bfast

That logo is terrible. It's too long. Why not just add an HD to the existing logo?

Originally Posted by alexg75

Awesome! I didn't realize there were wrestling fans here on this forum,very cool.
I am really looking forward to Raw in HD on Monday.I for one agree with many of you in saying that the WWE production team is truly one of the best for LIVE television.They put a lot of the production teams of MAJOR live productions to shame.
I'm foutunate enough that I will be able to see RAW,SMACKDOWN and ECW in HD courtesy of Directv.
I'm still on the fence of whether or not I'll order the RR in HD PPV due to the $50 price tag.And you know that WM 24will be at least $59.95,so I may just wait for that...but who knows.
Can we keep this thread as our wrestling discussion thread or should we start a new one?

Originally Posted by alexg75

Awesome! I didn't realize there were wrestling fans here on this forum,very cool.
I am really looking forward to Raw in HD on Monday.I for one agree with many of you in saying that the WWE production team is truly one of the best for LIVE television.They put a lot of the production teams of MAJOR live productions to shame.
I'm foutunate enough that I will be able to see RAW,SMACKDOWN and ECW in HD courtesy of Directv.
I'm still on the fence of whether or not I'll order the RR in HD PPV due to the $50 price tag.And you know that WM 24will be at least $59.95,so I may just wait for that...but who knows.
Can we keep this thread as our wrestling discussion thread or should we start a new one?

Originally Posted by RSF_LA

WWE is using high bitrate distribution to NBC (Raw/ECW)

Mike Grossman, WWE's Senior Vice President for Television Operations, will be watching every moment of WWE’s week-long debut in high-definition with anticipation – and some nervousness. Those new HD cameras cost a pretty penny, and if, say, WWE Champion Randy Orton grabs one to clock Jeff Hardy with a high-def cranium shot, Grossman might just grit his teeth a little as the high-tech device gets swung.

“That could be a problem,” Grossman replied with a cautious chuckle. “Let’s hope not.”

WWE’s switch to HD required a complete renovation of WWE's production equipment, from the cameras and microphones at ringside to the production truck parked out back. It also necessitated re-creating WWE's production processes from the standard-definition age.

"We went from doing the show the same way for a number of years, in the same truck, to having to reinvent everything," said Duncan Leslie, WWE Vice-President, Technical Events Operations. "All the infrastructure had to change. It's sort of like going from black & white to color."

Such a radical transformation meant not only new HD video cameras, but more powerful and colorful lighting elements. The result? A view of WWE that, until now, you could only get live in the arena, in a front-row seat – a view that has technical crews extremely aware of the tiniest elements.

"There's nowhere to hide," Leslie explained. "Every T-shirt in the audience can be read. Every bead of sweat, every scratch on the canvas is seen. What you see through the HD lens, you'd see with your eyes live."

The crowning jewels of the high-definition renovation are two new state-of-the-art production trucks. WWE worked with NEP Supershooters of Pittsburgh, Pa., to design and build the trucks that replaced the standard-definition vehicle, and will lease a custom truck designed for HD transmission.

Leslie said the new trucks feature miles of cable and more than 100,000 buttons, as well as a massive monitor wall to display the numerous camera feeds. "We're a sporting event, we're a concert” he said. “What we make these trucks do is totally unique [in the industry]."

"Reset" for the set and more

Say goodbye to the iconic Raw TitanTron, as well as the SmackDown fist and mirrors. They’ve seen their last television tapings.

To take full advantage of the high-definition platform, a radically redesigned entrance set will be shared by all three of WWE's signature shows. Exact details regarding the set will remain top-secret until Raw’s is unveiled Monday night. However, a shoot in Florida last November brought all the Superstars together to record the new show openings in HD. Additionally, new intros and graphics for Raw, SmackDown, ECW and pay-per-view events are rumored to feature some 3-D elements.

"There will be several video elements that will be pretty slick,” Grossman asserted. "It will be a whole new show. It's going to be spectacular."

Originally Posted by JoeBel

Anyone know if Cablevision plans to add USAHD or SCIFIHD to their line-up or if the Royal Rumble will be available on the CB HDPPV channel?

Thanks,
Joe

Originally Posted by kizzo

Does anyone know why they will use the same set(I know that it will be customize to fit each brands look) for every brand?? I was wondering what would prompt them to do that?? To save money and time or what. Is this set so advanced that you wouldn't need three different sets.. maybe?? Inside scoop anyone??

Originally Posted by kizzo

I think we should start a new thread dedicated to WWE HD programming... I think there are many wrestling fans on this forum. And some will watch just for the picture quality... For 5 hours per week throughout the year we will have wrestling in HD... hell this can be your excuse to get a personal loan, and get that HDTV set

I do agree that WWE's production team puts the major ones to shame... they do a FANTASTIC job, and are really good at what they do.

Originally Posted by SuperAmmo

I wish they'd simulcast it on Universal HD since I have that but don't have USAHD or Sci-Fi HD.

I mean, it makes sense to me since Universal hardly shows anything good on that channel.

Originally Posted by tokerblue

- That's blasphemy. How are people going to get their needed dose of Skulls III if WWE starts appearing on Universal?

Originally Posted by dtv757

next week is going to bee a good week for me..

ahhh i love D*

MONDAY NIGHT-GOING LIVE TO THE FIRST EVER WWE PROGRAM IN HD... !!!

TUE-WATCHING THE RECORDING FROM RAW ON USA HD (D* HD CHANNEL 242) , THEN ECW IN HD THAT NIGHT!!! D* CHANNEL 244

FRIDAY-SMACKDOWN ON CWHD (OTA)

SUNDAY-WWE ROYAL RUMBLE IN HD D* CHANNEL 98

D* IS THE HD SPORTS LEADER IN TV!!!

Originally Posted by Twistaeffect2008

You're a lucky fella.

Hope you have a great time!!

Originally Posted by Baldmaga

I for one am bummed about the TitanTron going the way of the Dodo. Although I am intrigued about what this new omni-set is going to look like. Probably will make things easier for the production crews when they have supershows.

P.S. I hate the logo. It's too generic.