the skycam

The SkycamBy: David Last

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Purposes: Sporting events, musical events also the Red Carpet.

http://skycam.tv.s28625.gridserver.com/eventbroadcasting/testimonials/

Technology

• Kevlar wires• 50 pounds• 30MPH• Support 600lbs

How it maneuvers

Advantages

The angles

Helps officials make the right call

Saves money for fans

DisadvantagesPossibility of Falling

Wind

Who has the Advantage? Skycam or Classic hands on one….

Safety Possible Angles

Easy to Control

People Needed

Maneuverability

Skycam X X XTypical Hands on Camera

X X

The “X” shows which camera has the advantage

The FutureIt will have great success as it continues to film major events.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T2ze13eUDIs

References

Fountain, Henry. "A Chance to Peek Over the Quarterback's Shoulder." The New York Times. 6 Jan. 2005. <http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/06/technology/circuits/06howw.html?_r=1&>."Skycam." Wikipedia.org. 7 Mar. 2013. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skycam>."Skycam." Youtube.com. 21 June 2010. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T2ze13eUDIs>."Testimonials." SkyCam.tv. 2013. <http://skycam.tv.s28625.gridserver.com/eventbroadcasting/testimonials/>.