2010 Winter Olympics-Whales on the floor

[xXasailasXx]

Politically, definitely not proud of being Canadian...Geographically, and socially...fuck yea, we rule.....

[caleb121693]

when i first saw this on tv i was really amazed. the visual effects were amazing!

[95C4VanIsle]

I could be mistaken but I believe the whales were projected on the floor. The simulation of the blow holes was done from beneath the stage.

[tsjrlover]

How on earth did they do this?  Easily, my favorite part of the ceremonies. Just gorgeous!!!

[thatcher81]

Well done Canada. The Whales were amazing - the most stunning visual effect in the history of opening ceremonies!

[95C4VanIsle]

Glad you enjoyed it, we certainly did!

[fiercefunky]

Most amazing moment of any Olympic ceremony ever.

[WhatsDog]

Gawd, when i first seen this on tv i really thought they had real whales!!

i still kinda think they are real XD

[MHIoscar]

vancouver 2010 amazing!!!!

[sittingstare]

So amazing!

[Smushinator]

what a wonderful opening ceremony

[xzyeee]

These ceremonies were stunning!

[angelhawk64]

That was the best part of the whole show.

[spanishloverfun]

@angelhawk64 I remember the commentator on the BBC saying that the spray was reel. It was jets of water that were timed to spray when the whale graphics passed over them. It was truly fantastic to watch. It's amazing what technology can now do.

[sideview100]

Aside from K.D. Lang singing, this few seconds was breathtaking. Unexpected brilliance and beauty. The spray looks so real. The delay until the crowd realizes what they are looking at, and then the roar of recognition.... truly fabulous.