Thanks For the Bad Angle

Networks are always trying to add innovative new ways to present sports to the viewer.  It’s not uncommon to see more and more camera angles during a game.  While some may look nice if a play is normal, it’s also not uncommon to see them become useless fast.  I’m currently watching the Colts-Lions game and after a Colts TD the Lions blocked the extra point kick.  The camera was at such an angle that once the kick was block the ball was off-screen and we were left wondering what happened as the players just ran off-screen.  While switching cameras mid-play like that is awkward, so is being left in the dark.  Sometimes it’s easier to just stick with what works, especially when it’s a camera that can pan-out easily or follow the play.  Did we miss anything?  No, but it was irritating nonetheless.

Posted by David M Singer on Nov 25, 2004 at 03:11 PM

Comments:

  1. <trackback >Not broke, no fix needed
    Television-Sports on Television

    Posted by The Media Drop on Nov 26, 2004 at 02:11 PM

  2. I say you go on a tri-state killing spree for that.
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    Posted by Van on Nov 29, 2004 at 04:11 PM
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