Technology has made a huge impact on how humans live our lives. We owe many of the conveniences we experience daily to technology. Its reach also extends to other aspects of our society especially when it comes to sports broadcasting. Back in the day, the only way to enjoy a sports event was to be present in the stadium. With technology, hundreds or even thousands of people get to experience and enjoy any game thanks to the hardworking sports anchors and with the help of some of these technological advancements.
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Radio
The first-ever radio broadcast for a sporting event happened back in 1921 during a baseball game held at Pittsburgh. Back then, the announcer was using a telephone/microphone for his commentaries. It was the first time that people outside the stadium were able to enjoy a sports event without having to be on location. This trend of radio broadcasting for sports events only grew in popularity and became a standard in sports broadcasting until a new invention took the radio’s place.
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Television
For years, radio was all that sports fan had to know what’s currently going on in the field. They had to rely on the keen eyes of commentators in order for fans to get the play-by-play accounts of the sporting event. All this was suddenly replaced by a little invention known as television. Now, major sports events like the Superbowl or small ones like the ones sponsored by 안전놀이터 (Safety playground) can be televised across large distances. Because fans can now see what’s happening as well as listen to the comments of the anchors, they get to enjoy the sporting event even more.
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Cameras
In sports where there are a large field and actions that are unpredictable, it can be difficult to keep track of what’s currently happening down in the field. TV cameras were used to broadcast live events but most have limited vantage points. They are usually set up high on the stands for maximum viewing but such distance means it won’t capture every detail of the game. Cameras changed all that. Being a lot more mobile than a bulky TV camera means photographers can be as close to the action as they can. Sports broadcasters nowadays use information from both TV cameras and pictures to explain certain game plays in their broadcasts.
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Instant replay
This next technological leap is a fairly recent one. Instant replay has changed how many sports are played and how referees make their decisions. This neat little feature only became available once digital cameras were made available. Sequences of digitally stored footage can be retrieved quickly and played back in a matter of seconds so everyone gets to see what happened during a particular game. Footage on instant replays can be used to dispute a foul or to see moments before a score was made. Instant replay is also crucial for many sports broadcasters who are set up high on the stadium and have the tendency to miss certain details in the game.
