Olympics panel admit fireworks fix

Aug 12. - Beijing Olympic Games organisers acknowledge that some footage of the spectacular opening night fireworks ceremony was pre-recorded to make it look better for broadcasters.

The ceremony won rave reviews around the world for its use of fireworks and a series of perfectly choreographed sequences, watched by an estimated one billion people.

Among the sections that were pre-produced were parts of a stunning fireworks display across the city, a series of fireworks "footprints" that led to the Bird's Nest stadium where the four-hour extravaganza was staged.