Supercharged Sports: High-Tech Sports Science

Supercharged Sports: High-Tech Sports Science — page 3
NEW CAMERA ANGLES Leland Stanford the founder of Stanford University in California was a fan of horse racing In 1872 he hired a photographer to prove that a running horse lifts all four feet off the ground at once Ever since cameras have been used in many different ways in sports They decide scores settle bets and record every move New technology has opened up new ways for people to see a game whether they are athletes officials or spectators At international soccer matches drone cameras can record action from all the right angles Coaches and athletes in sports such as baseball basketball and golf use video analysis They film themselves in action then look at the video to see how they can play better Referees and officials use cameras for playback They do this to make sure their decisions are correct and fair They do not want to miss out on counting a goal or spotting a penalty Many cameras are still held by hand However cameras can also be attached to high posts or cables above the playing field and operated by computer The latest drone technology means the camera can move almost anywhere With these added viewpoints television broadcasts are more interesting to watch Good camera work improves audience enjoyment It can make people watching Hockey Night in Canada feel as though they are actually in the arena 6 CAUGHT ON FILM