walei Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 For a small fraction of Vancouver's cost, the Singaporeans sure put on an amazing show that trumps ours in some ways...the arrival of the flame and lighting of the cauldron was especially amazing. Vancouver's show was just far too theatrical, and lacked that epicness that everyone could appreciate. Not everyone is a fan nor can they understand the artsy interpretation that Vancouver had, which I think is why Vancouver's Opening was something you either liked or didn't like. Speak for yourself, I thought Vancouver's OC was definitely epic. Except for the slam poet, Vancouver's OC showcased the vast natural environment of Canada beautifully with awesome projection work. There wasn't anything that was hard to get because it was simple, modern, and inspiring. I watched it with a lot of locals here in Taiwan and they were all 'wowed'. Even the national anthem, many were surprised that a national anthem could be arranged into a beautiful and contemporary contrasting to a lot of Asian national anthems that were derived from militaristic themes. Don't be too hard on Vancouver, the OC was a great spectacle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiFreak Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 For those of you in Vancouver, do they have a webcam setup that shows the progress at BC Place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 For those of you in Vancouver, do they have a webcam setup that shows the progress at BC Place? http://www.bcplacestadium.com/ Click 'construction,' then 'webcam,' and note that there are 2 cams: exterior and interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiFreak Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Interesting... From CTV BC: New BC Place roof can't close in rainBy: Darcy Wintonyk, ctvbc.ca Date: Monday Nov. 1, 2010 4:51 PM PT The new, $500-million retractable roof at BC Place stadium won't be able to close when it's raining or there are high winds. Officials say the retractable roof, which seemed an ideal fit for the West Coast's rainy and quick-changing weather, shouldn't be closed while it's raining because of possible issues with water pooling. As the roof closes, the fabric creates folds that will become gathered in the centre of the stadium. Officials say the weight the water would create in the folds could potentially create a tear in the roof. "You can't have those folds collect water, especially with the size of the roof," BC Place Stadium General Manager Howard Crosley told reporters at a press conference Monday. Crosley said the problem won't affect fans, whose seats will be permanently protected by the outside portion of the stadium at all times... (continued) Full article: CTV BC: New BC Place roof can't close in rain Sounds like we're getting the west coast version of Montreal's Big Owe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormiermax Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) Just the sensationalist media on a slow news day. Edited November 2, 2010 by cormiermax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4gamesandcounting Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 So the stadium won't be able to become fully enclosed. Will that mean it loses out on some events that it would otherwise have held? Exhibitions and conferences etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 It can't close during heavy rain because the rain could pool in the folds. I would imagine the roof would be closed most of the time anyway. Only during sporting events in the summer/fall would I expect to see it open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.x Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 ^ the title of that article should be: "BC Place retractable roof can't close while it is raining". The sensationalist media are indeed at it yet again. It's definitely not an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 wont they just look on radar and close it if weather is approaching, if they want it closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4gamesandcounting Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Can it close completely (i.e. NO hole in the middle), or does it draw pretty tight but not totally closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memorabilia Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 From a non native speaking english GB member, this article and its title are pretty clear... The roof can be totally opened or totally closed, but not live during a sport event if it is raining ! So, they said, if there is a risk of rain for one event when the roof should be opened, thay have the opporunity to clode it before the event ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted November 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 The stadium roof is almost identical to the one at Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt, Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkiFreak Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 CTV BC has this slideshow with pics from the stadium: http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/gallery/html/bc_bcplace_20101106/photo_0.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobase2010 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Watch as they test how the roof closes & open. http://watch.discoverychannel.ca/#clip371234 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozkar Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 tv set to watch the GAmes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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