Neil Jung Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I've always been a bit of a stickler for things being done professionally when it comes to football. Back in the day Scottish football coverage suffered due to obscure camera angles no doubt because of the nature of the stadia at the time. Too often the camera was too low down whereas most are now higher up which imo provides a better view of the game. Strangely there are some top stadiums where the angle is low (Wembley, Bernabeu, Allianz, Stamford Bridge) however most are higher up. In case of Wembley, when it was redeveloped, the camera angle was initially very high (which I liked), however it's now too low for my liking and it spoils the coverage to an extent. Anyone got any thoughts on what the optimum angle should be or is it just me being a pedant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishopton Jambo Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I quite like Wembley's angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Albert Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 The old Tynecastle camera angle from the Shed was awful, not helped by the pillars that often obscured critical moments. I agree that given the cost of Wembley the poor camera angle is difficult to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Jung Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 The old Tynecastle camera angle from the Shed was awful, not helped by the pillars that often obscured critical moments. I agree that given the cost of Wembley the poor camera angle is difficult to understand. It was a shocker. I remember when play was affected by the pillar the camera had to go to a close up instead! As for Wembley I guess the best view of any stadium is where the most expensive seats and directors' box are situated.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboGraham Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Generally a higher camera angle gives a more tactical view of the game, whilst a lower angle gives a more 'natural' view of the game allowing viewers to gauge the height of the ball more easily. Wembley has several gantry positions at different levels and the broadcasters can select their preference. There is also no doubt that the lower angle gives a much clearer view of the advertising signs...just sayin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Jung Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Generally a higher camera angle gives a more tactical view of the game, whilst a lower angle gives a more 'natural' view of the game allowing viewers to gauge the height of the ball more easily. Wembley has several gantry positions at different levels and the broadcasters can select their preference. There is also no doubt that the lower angle gives a much clearer view of the advertising signs...just sayin!!! I didn't know that about Wembley. Interesting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BM1874 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Hated it when they changed the boleyn ground/upton park camera angle a few years back Now ive got used to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny17 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 The thing that does my nut in is showing live penalties from a camera behind the penalty taker. Go back to the standard view please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Jung Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 The thing that does my nut in is showing live penalties from a camera behind the penalty taker. Go back to the standard view please!!!Or corners from the goal line.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Agree with the OP. The higher the better. That's why I've never understood a manager being "sent to the stands" as a punishment. He'll get a far better view from up there ffs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niblick1874 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 I find it hard to catch everything going on over the other side of the pitch when watching Hearts world because the camera angle is way to low. Truth be told, I'm just delighted I can watch the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Agree with the OP. The higher the better. That's why I've never understood a manager being "sent to the stands" as a punishment. He'll get a far better view from up there ffs... They're being sent to the stands to stop them giving the officials abuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sifter Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 They're being sent to the stands to stop them giving the officials abuse Aye, ah ken that. Despite that tho, ma points still valid tho. It's easier to read a game from up there. It's a simple fact :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraggle Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Slightly off topic, but what was really grinding my gears watching yesterdays fa cup game was not so much the camera placement, but the contrast in light and shadowed areas on the pitch at Wembley. There are some stadia that are really bad for that (in terms of watching on tv, possibly not so much actually in the ground) on a sunny day, first time I have really noticed it at Wembley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Agree with the OP. The higher the better. That's why I've never understood a manager being "sent to the stands" as a punishment. He'll get a far better view from up there ffs... It's always surprised me that more managers don't sit in the stands, feeding instructions to their assistant in the dugout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Templeton Peck Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Games from Wembley on a Sunny day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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