Six Nations Spydercam complaints
February 11, 2010 · 2 Comments
Rugby fans complained of feeling “dizzy” and “sickly” after the BBC introduced Spydercam technology to their England v Wales Six Nations encounter last weekend.
Eurosport reports that the corporation received 169 complaints about the camera which provided sweeping aerial images over the field at Twickenham.
One viewer claimed it was like being on a giant big dipper whilst others complained of too many overhead shots. Despite the complaints the BBC have vowed to continue with their use of the technology for Englands next home game with Ireland on February 27th.
A BBC spokesperson told The Daily Mail, “We always seek to innovate our coverage to enhance the viewing experience and on the first weekend of the Six Nations were were using a new camera during the England v Wales fixture, as this is a relatively new piece of technology we welcome and take on board feedback from our viewers.”
Tags: Rugby, Six Nations, Spydercam, Twickenham
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This was not Spydercam. The camera system used for this rugby game was a cheap European copy. Spydercam, Inc is a USA company that specializes in major motion pictures and commericals, in fact they turned down a contract for the NFL about 5 years ago. Not all suspended camera systems are Spydercam, as all tissues are not Kleenex. You get what you pay for.
Kathy,
Thanks for putting us right on this. For anyone interested, here is the spydercam website.
http://www.spydercamusa.com/