It was their last minute first attempt at streaming. The camera was on a very short tripod. and close to the table. The pool matches had the camera well away from the tables about 8 ft or more above the playing surface.
I found that the snooker matches stream that I happened to catch were unwatchable when viewed on the TV (a lot brighter than my computer screen).
One guy recording the final on Saturday had his camera beside the streaming camera but at least 3 feet higher using a full size tripod sitting on the commentator's table.
So there is actually a decent recording of the Open snooker final? I'd be interested in a copy if you could hook me up! I wouldn't be opposed to paying for some video of The Lion in action on the big table.