By Myrna Tobisoo, February 15, 2007
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race announced that it will record the entire race for the first time in high definition on Panasonic P2 HD solid-state memory camcorders.
Panasonic P2 HD camcorders will record the teams of up to 16 ultra-competitive athletes and their mushers during the marathon race of 1,150 miles, starting in Anchorage on March 4th and ending in Nome 10 to 17 days later. The race will field six video crews equipped with 10 Panasonic P2 HD cameras – the AJ-HPX2000 2/3” shoulder-mount and AG-HVX200 handheld – to record the 87 dog sled teams during the race.
Stan Hooley, Executive Director of The Iditarod trail Sled Trail Dog Race, said “Panasonic’s P2 HD cameras will have the opportunity to get up close and personal from the start to the finish of this year’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
. To have the opportunity to document in high definition the special bond between the human and canine athlete in this highly-competitive environment, with the Iditarod trail as the backdrop, is something that I’m sure will be very special.”
To record all facets of the marathon race, the six P2 HD-equipped video crews will use a myriad of vehicles, from airplanes to a helicopter (with a Wescam rig) to snowmobiles. Over 140 hours of P2 HD video footage is expect to be captured. The P2 HD footage will be showcased in highlight packages supplied to television stations and networks from around the world; in three one-hour documentaries for VERSUS, (formerly the Outdoor Life Network) -- one of the documentaries will air before the race concludes; as well as on the Iditarod’s official web site with daily updates throughout the race.
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