The Skycam
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Transcript of The Skycam
The SkycamBy: David Last
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Purposes: Sporting events, musical events also the Red Carpet.
http://skycam.tv.s28625.gridserver.com/eventbroadcasting/testimonials/
Technology
• Kevlar wires• 50 pounds• 30MPH• Support 600lbs
How it maneuvers
Advantages
The angles
Helps officials make the right call
Saves money for fans
DisadvantagesPossibility of Falling
Wind
Who has the Advantage? Skycam or Classic hands on one….
Safety Possible Angles
Easy to Control
People Needed
Maneuverability
Skycam X X XTypical Hands on Camera
X X
The “X” shows which camera has the advantage
The FutureIt will have great success as it continues to film major events.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T2ze13eUDIs
References
Fountain, Henry. "A Chance to Peek Over the Quarterback's Shoulder." The New York Times. 6 Jan. 2005. <http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/06/technology/circuits/06howw.html?_r=1&>."Skycam." Wikipedia.org. 7 Mar. 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skycam>."Skycam." Youtube.com. 21 June 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T2ze13eUDIs>."Testimonials." SkyCam.tv. 2013. <http://skycam.tv.s28625.gridserver.com/eventbroadcasting/testimonials/>.