Is it true that the Kickoff is actually filmed and recorded?

[IndySam]

Yes. This year they are pre-recording it.

[nxtdor04]

Nice!
So when & where I can see it?
If I'm not wrong, I know that just in the end of the kickoff broadcast you can see the vid fully or jump for a specific part.
Is it true too? There is an official notice of FIRST about that?

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by nxtdor04

So when & where I can see it?

When: Starting at 10:30 am Eastern Standard Time on January 7, 2012. Just like everyone else.

Where: on NASA TV.

[Dale]

The NASA schedule has it starting at 10:00am-12:00pm EST officially like normal.

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by Dale

The NASA schedule has it starting at 10:00am-12:00pm EST officially like normal.

NASA has scheduled it for 10:00am, but Bill's Blog has it scheduled at 10:30am.

So maybe we get to look at the FIRST logo for 30 minutes?

J/K - I'm involved with a local kickoff and historically this time has been used for inspirational announcements and housekeeping and giving away prizes....

[Hallry]

Originally Posted by RoboMom

So maybe we get to look at the FIRST logo for 30 minutes?

Maybe that'll be a hint like last year?

[SteveGPage]

Originally Posted by RoboMom

NASA has scheduled it for 10:00am, but Bill's Blog has it scheduled at 10:30am.

So maybe we get to look at the FIRST logo for 30 minutes?

I'm sure we will get to look at the repeating PowerPoint of sponsors, etc ....

[DonRotolo]

Sponsors, and maybe some promo videos or something.

[P. Fuller]

Does anyone know why they are pre-recording it this year, instead of doing Kickoff live? I feel like it kinda takes a bit of the excitement out of it, instead of watching a live broadcast.

[Marc S.]

Originally Posted by P. Fuller

Does anyone know why they are pre-recording it this year, instead of doing Kickoff live? I feel like it kinda takes a bit of the excitement out of it, instead of watching a live broadcast.

I can think of two reasons,

1. The New Hampshire primary debates next week; probably want to save people the trouble of high hotel rates vs. getting the same quality kickoff at home(minus the field of course).

2. To make things go smoothly; potentially cutting time out of the boring stuff.

Originally Posted by Marc S.

2. To make things go smoothly; potentially cutting time out of the boring stuff.

Boring stuff?! *exaggerated voice* What part of kickoff would be boring for any reason!

[artK]

Originally Posted by SuperNerd256

Boring stuff?! *exaggerated voice* What part of kickoff would be boring for any reason!

Only the reveal of the game.

[Joe G.]

I think the impressive list of guests that will be speaking has something to do with it. Can you imagine the security involved in having two former presidents, Will.I.Am, Stephen Colbert, and others in the same place?

[RedLeader342]

Originally Posted by RoboMom

So maybe we get to look at the FIRST logo for 30 minutes?

thats my favorite part!!

[MattC9]

http://frcdirector.blogspot.com/2011/12/thats-wrap.html

FRC staff (and a few key volunteers) spent this past weekend at Dean’s house filming segments of the Kickoff for the January 7th broadcast. Dean was very gracious and moved his helicopter so we could fit a full competition field in his hanger. (Some people have garages, some people have hangers.)

sorry man...