World Cup refcam offers new perspective to hint at future of football broadcasting
5d 8h ago by feddit.online/u/CombatWombat in worldcup from www.theguardian.com
Usage in opening matches focused on replays of goals from a unique angle, offering the viewer greater depth to watch from home
I am a big fan of how they're using the refcam, and if it builds empathy for refs as well, it'll have been a huge success:
Whether this newfound perspective will inspire television audiences to feel a sudden wave of benevolence towards the immense pressure officials face, remains to be seen – we are yet to have a howling officiating error, but with 102 more games to go in this format the chances of there not being one along the way seem pretty slim.
Call me a grump, but I don't care for it. But if most other people like it and if refs get more sympathy then I guess it's a good thing.
This is the hater's World Cup. Hating in all its forms is welcome.