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    Fan Network Webcast of DCA Prelims

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    I don't think the buffering, cutting in and out had anything to do with the broadcast but rather the end-user. I was streaming via wifi to a crummy hotel in Europe to an old laptop and managed it without any interruptions or buffering. The high cam was blurry and/or fuzzy. The sound was excellent. The ads mid-performance were annoying ... I already paid to watch. The static DCA screen was annoying. Maybe use it during breaks but not between performances. Other than that, I would have liked to see/hear commentary between performances. Get a couple of experts up in the box talking about pros/cons, history of the corps, show concept/design whatever to fill the time between performances.

    Yeah, next year (assuming I don't go to Annapolis in 2012) I'll have to upgrade my broadband. That will help. I really did not run into major trouble with the buffering until the Caballeros began their show. No, I'm not blaming the Cabs (LOL). I'll be checking YouTube for shows I missed, and I promise not to download any of them!

    Fan Network Webcast of DCA Prelims

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    Yes, this was a new endeavor for DCA, but not for the Fan Network... if you've dealt with Fan Network for the past few years, you'd be very appreciative of today's broadcast. The feed never cut out, I did not once have to wait for buffering, the content between corps was excellent, and the announcer was very clear. Some of the other broadcasts have had several sound issues or the picture wasn't great, but I felt today's broadcast was a great buy and a quality product. What a wonderful thing for DCA! I really hope they keep this up.

    Also...how can you not LOVE sitting on your couch with a beer and watching drum corps?!

    I agree: If you can telecommute and work from home, why not save the gas money and kick back and relax with drum corps? I'm going to have to upgrade my broadband, I guess (sigh!). Of what I did see and hear, it was almost like being there at the stadium.

    Fan Network Webcast of DCA Prelims

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    Absolutely worth every penny, and I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. Stream was really strong with no buffering. One or two interruptions, but nothing a refresh didn't fix immediately. For what it's worth I have a FIOS connection, and streamed wirelessly from the router to my MacBook Pro, then used a Mini Display Port to HDMI video connection to my big screen HDTV and stereo out to my surround system.

    The good:

    Video quality was excellent. Even the multi-cam mix was well done.

    Sound was excellent while the corps were performing.

    Announcer was clear and easy to hear (see below)

    Between corps content was good.

    The stuff to improve on next time:

    Please, no lower thirds or advertising while corps are performing. It looked unprofessional and obscured the performances.

    Figure out how to put the announcer into the direct feed, and balance it better. He was incredibly hot compared to the corps.

    And for DCA, (not a Fan Network issue): does the announcer have to jump in so fast at the end of every performance? Let the show simmer for a few more seconds. It's fine, really.

    Perhaps next season, the Fan Network should consider putting out a disclaimer recommending more than just an updated Adobe Flash. Anyone with an ISP above and beyond a "dial-up" connection (like me; I have DSL) could easily assume that the web stream would be flawless. I normally can watch YouTube with no problem. I'm glad that folks with faster broadband enjoyed the show for the most part.

    Fan Network Webcast of DCA Prelims

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    To be honest with you, I know this was a new endeavor for DCA, and for $19.95 (less than a dollar per corps performance) it seemed like a real bargain. However, I had to stop viewing after the 16th corps performed for one big reason: BUFFERING EVERY 10 SECONDS!!!!! Now mind you, I have high-speed DSL and the latest Adobe Flash 10.3 with all the updates. How come throughout the entire webcast I have constant buffering interruption??? Incredible. Has anyone else in the drum corps world had similar problems with the webcast? The video quality was great, except for the annoying frequent buffering.

    Fan Network, please take note. I doubt seriously I'll get my money refunded. Next year, Annapolis and no more webcasts. Not worth it.

    New Members

    in DCP Community "New Member" Forum

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    Hello, DCP!

    Craig S. Myers posting from Rome, New York, which is not too far away from either Utica (once home to the legendary Magnificent Yankees of the 1960's and 1970's) or Syracuse (one two three -- Brigs!!!).

    The "csm" in my username are my initials. The "rimshot" to you snare drummers out there is obvious. I played snare for most of my drum corps days, from Yankee Cadets in 1968 to the Brigadiers Alumni up until 2006. I'm 52, still have my chops, and kept up with the young-uns back in 1992 and 1993 marching snare with the Rochester Crusaders.

    I'd love to get into a mini-corps or traditional percussion ensemble that is within a short distance from Central New York State someday.

    Looking forward to posting and reading a lot of "type-lice" (I'm showing my age LOL) in the future. Thanks for letting me aboard!

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