AstroDan Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 The new 'DVD of your day' is going to be available at Alton Towers from April 2007. Using the latest capture technology, guests will be able to choose from single-ride DVD's to a double-disc set, with prices from £4.99 to £19.99. I think I am correct in saying this is a 'Worlds-First' souvenir? (correct me if i'm wrong!) You can check out the promotional video from YourDay now at the following web url. It shows off Alton Towers at its very best, and certainly makes it look fantastic! The music quality appears to be balanced incorrectly, but i'm sure you'll agree it looks good! http://www.yourdayvideo.com/
Scaparri Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 I don't really understand what the 20 minute video would be. They aren't really giving many details. If they are just on-ride videos, then they definitely aren't the first to do.
Ghost Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 Yes you are right. This is a world's first. Alton Towers is the first to install this video capture system... You will be filmed (I guess while wearing a badge with a code - or something like that) and at the end of the day you can have the DVD with you on rides and in the park....
nannerdw Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 So it's like being watched by security cameras throughout the day. Then when you leave, you get to watch the videos of yourself walking around the park Sounds kind of creepy
Zen Coaster Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 Heard about this. Glad it'll be in place at AT by the time I get there in the middle of the year with some people. Would definitely look to buy one.
exmouse Posted February 1, 2007 Posted February 1, 2007 At the Euro Amusement Show there was another company offering a similar product. They have already installed the system in a Dutch waterpark and a museum. So i guess Alton will be the first theme park but it won't be the first installation of it's type. This company uses an RFID bracelet to trace your movements. You can then either buy a DVD or download the video off the net. They suggest boosting the duration of the DVD with stock footage such as helicopter aerials.
AstroDan Posted February 1, 2007 Author Posted February 1, 2007 The price seems quite reasonable. £4.99 for a single ride video is being banded about, which, when you consider an on-ride photo is also £4.99, is very reasonable. The cameras that have been placed around the park do look, in certain cases, hideous however. Rita's loading platform now has a mass of white capture devices on the right hand side.
steel Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 I've always thought it would really cool if you could fix a camera onto glasses or something and record your entire day, like a full VTR with completely safe and stress-free POVs, but that won't happen. I guess this is the next best thing.
Ghost Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 They have already installed the system in a Dutch waterpark I wonder how many guys will try to walk next to the hotties so they are in there shot when they get the DVD....
exmouse Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 Or as I thought more worrying how many paedophiles will walk near small children to get them in shot. The idea of it being in a water park is a bit odd to me.
the sound Posted February 2, 2007 Posted February 2, 2007 If Alton Towers invents the 'Contact Lens' video camera, this could be a pretty good idea, but otherwise, not that great.
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