I don't see how that would raise the sport's popularity, but it IS a good idea none the less. Remember the 2007 WTTC in Zagreb? They did it, and it was great. Atmosphere was phenomenal.2. Spectator closer to the field
All people see on TV now is an empty hall with 2 players on an immense field, and some photographers and camera's around it. That's not very exciting, also because the players often are focused and don't show much emotion. If you could see spectators' reaction in the same shot as the rally it would probably be more exciting.I don't see how that would raise the sport's popularity, but it IS a good idea none the less. Remember the 2007 WTTC in Zagreb? They did it, and it was great. Atmosphere was phenomenal.
Good point. Also, I must say I don't like the camera angle that's become standard in the last decade or so. The camera is centered and in line with the middle line, so the player on the near side obstructs the ball way to often. Also, the depth perception is reduced too, and the arc that ball makes is much less perceptible. I prefer the camera being positioned diagonally like in the old days.All people see on TV now is an empty hall with 2 players on an immense field, and some photographers and camera's around it. That's not very exciting, also because the players often are focused and don't show much emotion. If you could see spectators' reaction in the same shot as the rally it would probably be more exciting.
The last time I've watched TT on TV was London 2012. I don't think Croatian TV had any table tennis broadcasts since then, not even when Tan Ruiwu made it to ETTC finale.I'm telling this because even now that Portugal have very nice players capable of great games, not even a miserable Game was broadcasted in national Tv, SIC, TVI, RTP etc etc etc...
ITTF is streaming the 2013 Global Circuit finals on YouTube, and the quality is pretty great. I wish they streamed the World Tour like that.better camera quality from ittf. it's an absolute joke at the moment
ITTF is streaming the 2013 Global Circuit finals on YouTube, and the quality is pretty great. I wish they streamed the World Tour like that.
Also, streaming the matches on YouTube, instead of on their website makes it much more accessible to general audiences.