OmniCam360 Camera Cluster Lets You Choose the Viewing Angle 66
Zothecula writes "Armchair sports lovers are at the mercy of TV directors who chose what camera angle is shown when. Most sports fans will have been frustrated with their shot selection at one time or another, but a new panoramic camera would put such decisions in the viewer's hands. Comprising ten individual cameras, the OmniCam 360 provides a full 360-degree of the action." Just don't roll it down a hill and try to watch the results.
Re:Not what you need for sports! (Score:2, Informative)
If you had read TFA (ok, I'm asking too much) you would know it reconstructs the 3D scene, so you're able to do what you've just said.
Re:I've seen this demonstrated 15 years ago. (Score:4, Informative)
Microsoft's Roundtable does this too. Those have been available for at least seven years.
Re:Yeah, right... (Score:4, Informative)
I don't think the word "better" really applies, because not everyone is interested in the same thing. Some people want to see the game and nothing but the game. Other people want to look at the crowd. Others want to replay over and over controversial or exciting moments. Some people want to watch one player specifically, while others would prefer a much wider angle so as to be able to see the pattern of play developing. Some people like to see the facial expressions of the players.
It's not a competition and there is not one "best" way. If there is a choice of ten views of the game, there will be some people who like each and every one.