Arsenal vs Manchester City game to debut new video game inspired camera angle
Premier League will trial an innovative new camera angle during the Arsenal vs Manchester City game this weekend.
The new camera angle, which will be called ‘Game Mode’, will track action from side to side in line with play not dissimilar to the angle you would see on a football video game.
The aim is to give the viewer a greater appreciation of space as well as showing player runs and ball movement across the pitch from a different perspective.
It is the first time to use a gantry level ‘railcam’ in football and the Premier League will be making the system available to all of its domestic and international broadcast partners.
Premier League head of media operations and innovation, Rachael Nightingale, said: “The Premier League is always looking for ways to enhance the broadcast experience for fans around the world.
“During this period of testing with Arsenal, we hope ‘Game Mode’ will provide a new and exciting way to enjoy the action at home.”
Director of production, Phil Marshall, added: “We’re very excited to see what ‘Game Mode’ can bring to the overall viewing experience for fans and believe it has great potential when it comes to in-game innovation.
“We thank Arsenal and the Premier League for their support in testing this innovation.”