I'm looking for a link to a video from a few years back. Maybe even around the 2003 or 2004 season......
The specific video I remember is Minnesota and Anaheim playing each other. Basically the video is showcasing a new camera angle that is under the scoreboard. You see an overhead view of the play.
I'm trying to find it because I think the angles were pretty cool and could be something the NHL introduces at some point.
I'd tried googling it but had no luck, anyone remember what I'm referring to? It might have even been some new camera they were trying out during pre-season or something.
Are you referring to that experimental camera that glides along a rail mounted on top of the side glass? I think it was used for a bunch of games a couple of years ago. There were some news articles about it at the time.
I think the OP is actually referring to a camera that was installed underneath the scoreboard at centre ice. I remember seeing that website, and some samples from the camera taken during a game. IIRC it did involve Minnesota. The same company also was involved in the production for other sports.
It gave the perspective of the game as if you were playing an NHL video game (the default camera in most NHL video games). It looked pretty cool, and I'm surprised that it hasn't been completely adopted by the NHL as of yet.
I think the OP is actually referring to a camera that was installed underneath the scoreboard at centre ice. I remember seeing that website, and some samples from the camera taken during a game. IIRC it did involve Minnesota. The same company also was involved in the production for other sports.
It gave the perspective of the game as if you were playing an NHL video game (the default camera in most NHL video games). It looked pretty cool, and I'm surprised that it hasn't been completely adopted by the NHL as of yet.
Are you referring to that experimental camera that glides along a rail mounted on top of the side glass? I think it was used for a bunch of games a couple of years ago. There were some news articles about it at the time.
I loved that thing when watching at home, but it was annoying as hell at the games.
On TV, it really gave you a sense of the speed of the game.
At the arena, it kept distracting your eye from the play, especially during the transition.
It'd be nice if they could figure out a less annoying way to get it done.
I like the behind-the-net-for-the-whole-powerplay angle that's used pretty frequently on TSN.
Also agree. They do that on NESN (Boston station) but once the puck leaves the zone, they go back to the normal camera and never go back until another PP starts. That camera is so awesome, love that thing.
I think the OP is actually referring to a camera that was installed underneath the scoreboard at centre ice. I remember seeing that website, and some samples from the camera taken during a game. IIRC it did involve Minnesota. The same company also was involved in the production for other sports.
It gave the perspective of the game as if you were playing an NHL video game (the default camera in most NHL video games). It looked pretty cool, and I'm surprised that it hasn't been completely adopted by the NHL as of yet.
I've always wondered why the NHL doesn't use that camera angle as it's the easiest way to explain the game to new fans. You can clearly see plays develop and appreciate offensive and defensive systems.
I loved that thing when watching at home, but it was annoying as hell at the games.
On TV, it really gave you a sense of the speed of the game.
At the arena, it kept distracting your eye from the play, especially during the transition.
It'd be nice if they could figure out a less annoying way to get it done.
I agree I really enjoyed the angle too. What was even better was when they would have no commentary and turn up the mics on the ice. You could hear everything on the benches. It was called "Rinkside"
I like the behind-the-net-for-the-whole-powerplay angle that's used pretty frequently on TSN.
When your team is on the penalty kill and they use this camera angle it really does seem like all the shots are coming at you and feels like there's a goal coming up.
I remember them using that camera in the ASG a few years back. I'm glad it hasn't been used since, gave me vertigo.
The wire cam made me naseous because it hovered up and down the way my head does when I'm taking flu medicine.
But if the cameras were static on the jumbotron it wouldnt be any higher than the current camera. It would be shooting the game from a steeper angle however.
I'm looking for a link to a video from a few years back. Maybe even around the 2003 or 2004 season......
The specific video I remember is Minnesota and Anaheim playing each other. Basically the video is showcasing a new camera angle that is under the scoreboard. You see an overhead view of the play.
I'm trying to find it because I think the angles were pretty cool and could be something the NHL introduces at some point.
I'd tried googling it but had no luck, anyone remember what I'm referring to? It might have even been some new camera they were trying out during pre-season or something.
They use that angle a lot at MSG, but usually just for replays.
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Originally Posted by Espher
I like the behind-the-net-for-the-whole-powerplay angle that's used pretty frequently on TSN.
Believe it or not, if was Fox that first used that angle. Say what you will about that ridiculous glowing puck, but they definitely got that right
I think the OP is actually referring to a camera that was installed underneath the scoreboard at centre ice. I remember seeing that website, and some samples from the camera taken during a game. IIRC it did involve Minnesota. The same company also was involved in the production for other sports.
It gave the perspective of the game as if you were playing an NHL video game (the default camera in most NHL video games). It looked pretty cool, and I'm surprised that it hasn't been completely adopted by the NHL as of yet.
That sounds like a really cool camera angle. i don't really care for the tight focus on the area right around the puck. I prefer to see more of the ice - aress away from the play to actually, as a previous poster pointed out, see the play set up and develop.
The wire cam made me naseous because it hovered up and down the way my head does when I'm taking flu medicine.
But if the cameras were static on the jumbotron it wouldnt be any higher than the current camera. It would be shooting the game from a steeper angle however.
Man, I have had to take Tamiflu the last few days because my sister has the flu... I'm not taking it anymore, I've been nauseous/puking all day.
