In a message dated Thu, 14 Feb 2002 9:32:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, John Lunn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I was impressed with one aspect of the ski coverage on TV last night. NBC overlayed >the video of a previous skier on top of the performer and thus giving the appearance of head to head competition. > I realize that we don't even use a split screen for track meets, but the idea of >using this technology for track meets is interesting.> Don't know if it has ever been used on American TV, but have seen this technnique used in stadia before. I think the first time was at the '99 Worlds in Seville, where they put it to great use during the women's vault. I recall some great comparison between Dragila and Balakhonova after their great duel. gh
