High-tech innovations bring Games to life China Daily | Updated: 2021-07-23 09:00 Share
Ultra-high definition, 8K TV, and 3D system highlight expanded coverage A technician installs TV cameras at the Tokyo 2020 taekwondo venue last week. Despite having to deal with pandemic restrictions, the official Olympic broadcaster expects to film 30 percent more action in Tokyo than it did at the 2016 Rio Games. AFP
There ll be no fans in the stands, and less media on the ground, so when it comes to covering the Tokyo Olympics, broadcasters are relying on technology to give viewers a more vivid experience.
After the coronavirus pandemic forced the Games to be postponed for a year in 2020, many broadcasters went back to the drawing board in their plans for coverage.
Source: China State Council Information Office
There’ll be no fans in the stands, and less media on the ground, so when it comes to covering the Tokyo Olympics, broadcasters are relying on technology to give viewers a more vivid experience.
After the coronavirus pandemic forced the Games to be postponed for a year in 2020, many broadcasters went back to the drawing board in their plans for coverage.
Madrid-based company Olympic Broadcasting Services has been in charge of filming and broadcasting the Games since 2008, but there’s never been one like this.
“The main commitment after the postponement was that we would not reduce at all the scope of what we’re doing,” said OBS CEO Yiannis Exarchos.
High-tech TV tricks for fan-free Tokyo Olympics
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21/07/2021 - 07:27 Without spectators, TV crews will have to innovate at Aomi Urban Sports Park, the main venue for 3x3 basketball during the Tokyo Olympics Yuki IWAMURA AFP 4 min
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There ll be no fans in the stands, and less media on the ground, so when it comes to covering the Tokyo Olympics, broadcasters are relying on technology to give viewers a more vivid experience.
After the coronavirus pandemic forced the Games to be postponed for a year in 2020, many broadcasters went back to the drawing board in their plans for coverage.
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