Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony Footprint Fireworks

[guitarherojuan]

They should of dropped a duke nukkem.

[Hackersstink1235]

the people who organizedthe fireworks admitted to the media some fireworks were FAKE and also the girl who sang "ode to the motherland" was lip-synching

[LordKaisen]

whoa its a ufo!

derr

[z370Toronto]

cheap mother fukers, even their fireworks are faked, hahahah :)

[armyboy24]

LONG LIVE CHINA....!!!

[krystlexlane]

Thanks for sharing this!

[lDarkTurkey]

The fireworks were real but they were digitally enhanced for viewers.

[shijmus]

@lDarkTurkey that's never an arguement here

[TheKavehKazi]

The footprints...now thats making a statement!

[Ch1neseDrag0n]

Not only are those footprint fireworks amazing, but also, the people there are proud of China and are cheering for China!

Zhong Guo! China!

[savagekei05]

So call fake footprints because the west are jealous and scare of China. you know you always hate your classmates when they get better grade than you.

[milkofmal]

@savagekei05 yeah man!! Well said!

[goldenring005]

I THiNk ThIS fOotPRinT fIReWORKS arE gEnIus.. But the only mistake. they faked some of it.

[hardpunk10101]

so it wasnt fake?

[PeacockStone]

it was digital image broadcasted to your tv screen, but at the same time there was real footprint fireworks going on.

[shoexy]

Amazing

[DDOKU]

That was not CG...sugeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

[PeacockStone]

the first olympic with youtube...

[peacelovejonas500]

whatever that looks dumb!!!!

[GoldDress]

yea i remember, that was awesome!

[mysticalkid]

acctually the fireworks where real of the foot prints. BUT what was fake was the view of the fireworks on the live broadcasting of the fireworks. the "fake" fireworks was the ones being showed on the t.v because they thought that it would have been hard to capture live.

[sirrington]

the news said it was a projector that made the fireworks...wt heck that is so like american rumours...just because they are communist doesn't mean you tease them

[polianuno]

just

dont mind

those looser

and close minded creatures

who believe that 29 giant footprints are fake

you know, a looser will remain looser

^^

[t4w4r4y4m4]

Eight years after Sydney hosted the 2000 Summer Olympics, officials with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra acknowledged their stirring performance at the opening ceremony was entirely prerecorded. And perhaps even more cringe-inducing for Sydney residents: some of the music was recorded by the symphony of rival city Melbourne.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Managing Director,Libby Christine acknowledged that the Sydney 2000 performance had been mimed.

[papersoulja27]

damn whether or not they were real, THEY DON'T LOOK LIKE FOOTPRINTS!

[Herms123]

you must have some pretty deformed feet

[555TRUTH555]

we were there!!! they were real!!!

[at72bd]

ccp's ceremony olympic 08 show ... faking china

[kevinzhouhai]

niec cool

[patrick441]

those who say the Footprint Fireworks were fake must be blind.

[burster14]

A computer generated version of these fireworks was fed to broadcasters for safety reasons. The broadcasters knew they weren't real. Every other set of fireworks shown were real. The official organizers were the ones that made all this public, not made up by people online.

[maygodwithme]

it's not fake,can't you see, this is a video recorded by a common citizen

[burster14]

Boy, you are dim. I know they are not fake. They clearly happend. But for safety reasons, the organizers fed the broadcasters a computer generated version of these footprints. So everyone is right - they did happen, but what was shown to the world on tv as computer generated.

[koibitospaz]

foooootprints ... ooook that makes more sense ... i thought it was something vulgar. I didn't get to see the opening ceremony. now I just feel silly ...

[abadiqaisy123]

whats wrong , its oke lol

[Adarienne]

China wanted to show itself. Well, I think it was a great Olympic Games. Well done China! There is nothing wrong with the Opening Show - it was fantastic! Me and my family loved the whole ceremony!

[reeven2001]

Beijing the best olympics games

[breathuser]

It's not fake-just recorded.

[phatphob6921]

It's a good time synchronization with the actual and cinematic fireworks for the opening... I don't really mind about the firework, although I was very upset about the girl singing in opening ceremony

[VictorLooser]

Fake..? where? i'm only see Real

 Firework

!!

[jauby143]

okay here's the real deal guys: during the actual opening ceremony, these fireworks were faked because it's hazardous for aerial filming. instead, they pre-recorded these fireworks and incorporated them on the actual opening ceremony. so it means, they were real. they faked it for safety concerns.

[ctap0703]

So what? can USA make a great show like this?

[datruzepp]

they can, if they host it in Bagdad

[dajzilla]

The whole Olympics were faked. True story. It was all computer generated by George "I ruined Star Wars" Lucas.

ZOINK. LAWLZ. ZING. BRIP-BOOM-BING.

[jauby143]

as far as i can remember, george lucas declined the offer...so dont be bitter.

[Mewluv]

The Chinese have admitted that the fireworks on TV is faked. It leads me to wonder if the fireworks really appeared in the sky on the day of the opening. The one on television might be fake, but I do believe the Chinese are capable to produce the real thing. Also, it cannot be denied that they indeed put up a good show for the Olympics opening.

[1cecream87]

i think the fireworks are about the coolest thing at the olympics

[Crumper00]

This show is an accurate precurser to the games, The Chinese must be best at all costs, even by deception, lying and cheating to be the best. But still; lets not take the grandeur and glory away from where it truly belongs, to the atheletes that worked hard to get to Beijing, win or lose.

[backsackcrackwax]

Not many people know this but those fireworks are fake.

[On1y1Ch1na]

wow... youre so ignorant... the one on television was "fake" b/c it would have been too dangerous for a helicopter to film all of the 29 firework footsteps leading to the national stadium... so instead they filmed the area and incorporated computerized fireworks all the other fireworks were real... and the china acctaully told everyone that the footsteps seen on nbc were fake the day after the ceremony...

[backsackcrackwax]

Wow you're a real "Little Miss Know it All" aren't you.

[freddo212]

This is stupid, all the arguing and fighting at the olympics, both by the democratic and communist countries, the olympics is supposed to be about bringing the world together in harmony, and not about tearing it apart, we should keep politics out of sport.

[lolsnow]

agreed

[darkkclovers]

...some of these comments are sooo defensive.

loosen up.

this is youtube not court.

[graceanatta]

As far as i know, Western governments have faked many many more things.....and they fake not for national pride but for bringing shame to other nation's pride.

[TheNoobie1]

Doesn't matter whether it's fake or not, it was still one of the best opening ceremony of all time.

[t4w4r4y4m4]

Why you so proud of the war? Do you think everything cna be solve with war? Don't you think US very selfish? And war in Iraq isn't nesecery to begin with. You know How much money drawn to Iraq everyday? I am tired paying high TAX, while all the money go to the stupid war start by a stupid president.

And you know most of our(USA) debt Own by China?

[cyberslick50]

Yes they were fake on national television screens, yes they were real in person. Western media does not lie about this, they simply do not divulge this and perpetuate these discriminations between both Chinese and American peoples. It is a shame to Americans that Chinese can read my words, but American will not teach themselves to read Chinese words. While the governments of the world may not like all aspects of Chinese Olympics they have been a great success thusfar. Beautiful show!

[Adencore]

Pretty lame for a government to go all-out in the name of national pride by faking segments of the olympics. If i were Chinese, i'd be pretty embarassed. yes, the west is laughing at you! You're like the nerd at school who thinks he's cool wit the popular crowd. Whatev, see you in war bitches!

[t4w4r4y4m4]

Why you so proud of the war? Do you think everything cna be solve with war? Don't you think US very selfish? And war in Iraq isn't nesecery to begin with. You know How much money drawn to Iraq everyday? I am tired paying high TAX, while all the money go to the stupid war start by a stupid president.

And you know most of our(USA) debt Own by China?

[obbytoo]

Good video. That will shut those western media's mouth.

[funfun168]

before you comment on this video

you see 1992 Olympic opening first

watch?v=Fca-MbAKOV0

it is performance, I think it is not a problem

how about you guys?

[RonMurillo]

fuck pokemon

[xmbxtc]

fuck china

[tgbhu123]

dirty pig, get out.

[roussel81]

whoa! they were footprints?! i thought they were giant penises... damn.

[roussel81]

with uneven testicles.. or maybe an hernia..

[Japanpenis]

To roussel81:

Really??!!Do you want suck mine?!!I have a big one for you and my dog has his one your mum too!!LOL..

[roussel81]

nah. i prefer women. LOL

[funfun168]

do any media blame the artist acting Zheng He(a Eunuch in Ming Dynasty) not castrated yet?

:o)

[funfun168]

o, it is performance

I think it is alright to use any method to present it in the best way

[t4w4r4y4m4]

About the girls mimiking other girl voice. From moral perspective is not right.

But, from Chinese explaination they try to show the best. They try to make a balance betwen beauty and melody. Isn't that what they want? a Harmony? the character they show over and over at the ceremony?

SO, that what that country chose to do. Is their country, let them decide what they want.

I have to admid it's a great show ever.

2012 GOOD LUCK LONDON.

wish you guys for the best.

[t4w4r4y4m4]

Fake Fire works? What this Video show its real fire works shoot by amateur.(so, it's mean real). I understand what it show on TV it's computer generated. But, try to think this way, If they have real fire works, and they have fake one show on TV. and they make you believe that is real. Isn't that a great artistic work?Beside, even people who attented the opening ceremony can convinced that is real, and they are there witnessess the foot step arrived.

We have to admid that is a great work of art

[t4w4r4y4m4]

Funny isn't it? People fighting in here, while athletes in Beijing just show their best.

Even beach volley ball from russia and giorgia athles they play the match in peace, meanwhile thier country have a war.

Why can we be peace to each other,"one wolrd one dream"

[bcgomes]

many people didn't read the report properly by the chinese.

how many footprints were fake and how many were real.

[MindNumbingInc]

i was woundering what they ment by fake firworks,maybe thats how they wanted them to look like and form?

[funfun168]

I dont care or mind anyone who have bad/wrong impression to China

Indeed, I feel good when they live in the illusion by biased media

Who care how silly they are?

[ahhming]

jia you china your mom ...... fake brands, fake cars, fake hand phone,fake console , fake food fuck u chinaaaaaaaaaa

[gravesrus]

Everything that comes from China is fake... fake Sony stuff, fake Nikon stuff, fake every-fucking- well known label you can mention.

[canjeremy]

You people don't really get it eh? This is about bringing nations together. It was an innovative opening, so just enjoy.

Also, stop acting like you are responsible for the success of your country, unless you are a leader in some way responsible for it, you need to just shut your mouth.

[keetlover]

haha. i agree...

[Jamesznw]

The fireworks are real and WERE actually there but some of the fireworks on TV was computer generated because they were afraid it wouldn't show on camera because of the dense clouds and night weather. Only on TV though!

[zierin]

just reply to the loser below, sorry for some radical words! good luck, london

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eljiah (1 day ago)

first of all... we are going to top that in 2012, it was THAT amazing, so dont panic. i much preffered the 2004 sydney opening. second thing, footprint fireworks were used as indication so that the fake ones could be imposed in its place, thats how i see it. its kinda pathetic... oh well. chinese olympics for u! haha

[Naibasaki]

CGI

[kevylicious]

ONLY ONE 2 MINUTE video of the footprint fireworks approaching the stadium was computerised because IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO FILM IT LIVE!! they actually did have those fireworks!! the rest of the fireworks were real too!

dont be so iIGNORANT to believe EVERYTHING THE MEDIA EXAGGERATES! have your own mind!

[pufer1]

I was on the opening ceremony and it was all real...

[nimmysam]

Wait, I don't understand....how're the fireworks fake? Can someone please explain...!

[lajessih]

The fireworks aren't fake...they did light actual footprint fireworks. However, the footage provided by China that aired on television were computer generated.

[StaplePencilPen]

The little girl who was singing in the ceremony was only lip syncing another girl who was not cute enough for TV. I wonder what else they faked? It looks like China really wanted to show their best, but they polished the reality a little too much. I'm still impressed with their ability to put on a good show, they just need to work on human rights now.

[AnalogX64]

Some pre-recorded footage was used because some of the newer shots were not clear.

[suckitandsee33]

So were they real then? how come people said they were fake? the opening ceremony was absolutely amazing - theres no way we're gonna top that 2012!!!!!!

[eljiah]

first of all... we are going to top that in 2012, it was THAT amazing, so dont panic. i much preffered the 2004 sydney opening. second thing, footprint fireworks were used as indication so that the fake ones could be imposed in its place, thats how i see it. its kinda pathetic... oh well. chinese olympics for u! haha

[FrACt05]

Great, so you're supporting the idea of spending more money than the billions wasted on the 2008 Olympics.

Way to go, hope it's better...

[eljiah]

im not supporting it. im just stating the obvious. i cannot stop it, so i may as well as enjoy it while its being hosted in my hometown.

[cwilbr]

Sydney was 2000. As is its postcode/zip - easy way to remember. Some of the footprint fireworks were real (I think these are the real ones) but the ones in the stadium and for tv viewers were faked.

[kevylicious]

ONLY ONE 2 MINUTE video of the footprint fireworks approaching the stadium was computerised because IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO FILM IT LIVE!! they actually did have those fireworks!! the rest of the fireworks were real too!

dont be so iIGNORANT to believe EVERYTHING THE MEDIA EXAGGERATES! have your own mind!

[pugmastaflex]

I find it surprising that you are English and unable to spell "Preferred".

Good luck with the 2012 Olympics. I was born in Winchester, England myself and my father is from London. We both highly doubt England can top this. You are just, as we English say, "as thick as pigshit".

[eljiah]

good for you and your father mate! i see the so-called american culture has managed to poison your brain well enough to make you aggressive without a bloody reason (too much fastfood perhaps?). im sure youre much clever than i am, good- i can sleep well knowing the worls is safe in your hands! hugs an kisses, daddy's boy!

[pugmastaflex]

Sorry homo. I am not interested in hugs and kisses. Nobody likes you eljiah. You little virgin fuck. The Olympics 2004 wasn't even in Sydney you dipshit. Your profile says you are 21, I highly doubt you even made it into Uni, and if you did you are probably the loner in the lot. Eljiah, go to hell you racist little shit. I will fuck you up anyday.

[eljiah]

go for it! let it go! thats right... feel better now? Good. I'm glad I could help with your anger management! do you like shit? you seem to write it a lot, does the word or shit itself makes you randy? would you like to talk about it?

[dennischan88]

Seems you are the only person who needs to find a life. But don't worry, your life is running short, because you're feeding on fastfood. Your blood vessels would be stuffed by french fries, and your brain is made up by apple pie. Face it red neck, China is rising!

[pugmastaflex]

For someone who hates americans, your profile says you like the OC, Smallville, and other TRASHY AMERICAN TV!...wow, looks like I have you figured out you little fuck. Go to hell Eljiah, Britain doesn't want your little E-thug pussy ass anyway.

[zierin]

first of all, it's"preferred"

second thing, there's no "2004 sydney opening"

u r fool,just like a pig.How pathetic!...oh well...2012 stupid little britain's olympics for u! loser,haha

[eljiah]

well, ur from china so, ur the pathetic one here, my little red communist friend. better go and wave your flag and smile, otherwise they will kill you! (is that ignorant enough, creature? now you have a reason to start attacking me).

[LizLovely217]

That's not very nice.

[dennischan88]

First of all... I don't understand what do you want to say at all. Besides that, the Olympic games in 2004 was not in Sydney, it was in Athen; which is the birthplace of Olympic games. Eljiah, stop using 'fake' English to communicate with us. LOL

[eljiah]

first of all, first of all... have life people, dont get so excited about it, its not worth your mental health. i was talking about sydney and my bad, it was in 2000, huge deal. did someone die because of that? nope. fake english? hahaha. good to know. funny sad little people.

[PeacockStone]

If an asylum seeker came close to you, i bet u won't treat him nice, right? U must show him some colour that we don't like u, innit?

My statement is not relevant to Olympics, just that i could know which type of person u are categorised to, judging from the manner you speak. Making fun of other skin colours used to be ur hobby while u'r still kids, now being cold to them is your pattern while in university. right?

[PeacockStone]

To Eljiah:

Professor Stone,"gardener-like" lecturer, Gordon(2002 graduates),that fellow in P&P leicester,the guy outside Edinburgh train station, that young lad outside the bar in Durham, anyone i could remember in my old days in England, u all belong to same type of people. It hurts too much for u all not to make people feel uneasy whenever u see different skin colour. The war is out there, people dying everyday, losers like u are just too dense to understand the word "humans are equal".