This collaboration has developed into a robust partnership focused on enhancing the quality of sports content through new filming techniques.

Advanced Filming Techniques

This year’s final involved an extensive filming operation using Sony’s cinematography techniques and equipment to capture the match’s drama and emotions with unprecedented detail. Key technologies used included:

• Sony VENICE 2 LIVE Configuration Camera: This camera provided a cinematic look to the images, emphasizing depth of field and color details, especially from behind the goal posts.
• BURANO Camera: Positioned at the field’s edge on a Gimbal, this camera captured close-up shots of players’ emotions and the pitch’s depth, utilizing its built-in image stabilizer and autofocus technologies.
• FR7 Camera: Sony’s full-frame, interchangeable lens PTZ camera captured the drama and emotions in the player’s tunnel.

Statements from Officials

Luisella Fusco, Media Operations & Broadcast Director from Lega Serie A, highlighted the significance of Sony’s contribution, stating, “Sony has always been at the forefront of technological innovation, so it’s great to welcome once again their knowledge, experience, and equipment to the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Final. The Coppa Italia Frecciarossa is always packed with action, and with people watching worldwide on screens, it is very important that we get as much of that drama across as we can. Thanks to the Sony team and innovative imaging technology, we are transforming sports content by using techniques normally used in entertainment formats.”

Koji Andachi, Head of Media Solutions Marketing at Sony, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “The Coppa Italia Frecciarossa is one of Europe’s biggest football events, so it’s really exciting to get involved with bringing the action to fans across the world and working with Lega Serie A and their partners has been a real pleasure. We are constantly pushing technological boundaries to create the best viewer experience ahead of the final and hope that this setup really brings across the excitement, drama, and beauty of the beautiful game.”

The collaboration between Lega Serie A and Sony continues to drive advancements in sports broadcasting, providing viewers with enhanced visual experiences that capture the essence of high-stakes football events.

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News source: https://www.sony.co.uk/presscentre/s/e1444f36-1462-4853-861b-f8b3813ff26f?preview