just heard that the last four games of this season would be telecast in high definition 3D, at a cinema, pub or bar near you. Most probably if you are in India, that is.
If you are not satisfied with that, the same four games will also be kitted with take-it-anywhere-in-the-air spider cams. Add to this the you tube news, and you get a series of sports broadcasting firsts. Here is what Lalit Modi had to say:
We are going 3D… and we’ll be the first sporting body in the world to do so. I have seen the presentation, it’s very expensive but from next year onwards, we hope that we’ll be able to make it available for all games. This year we’re experimenting with four games—last four games will be 3D. It’s a major innovation, it will be available in cinemas, pubs and bars. We also want to introduce the spider cam wherein the camera actually moves across the ground like a spider web. Again it’s a hitech thing and we will be introducing it for the last four games. The IPL is here to build a brand and build on the consumer experience. Our job is to enhance the viewing features of the fans at home and in the stadium.
so far so good. But why did he have to keep repeating that the thing cost a lot. He is sitting on a fucken pile of millions. Of course he can spend that much so that we can have a refreshing experience.
I am no sucker for modi, but he has indeed changed the way we look at cricket here in India. Kudos for that. I would certainly include him in one of my #ff on twitter. Someday.
Another thing I find interesting is that Modi has taken the unnecessary moral responsibility of giving every piece of breaking news straight from his own bloody mouth. Maybe all this rests on his idea of “my baby, i get to do everything”. I sometimes get the feeling that if he was free enough, he would announce all umpiring decisions himself.
Coming back to the 3D experience, I am having goosebumps just trying to imagine watching a cricket game in more than two dimensions. About time as well.
Can’t even wait for it.
Bring on the IPL, this blog is ready.
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sounds very very inviting.. Modi has been trying to rope in Multi-plexes for quite some time.. i believe 3 hrs well spent. Esp if ur team is winning.. so, stop whining ur team is playing an away game or u dint get stadium tickets or they never will play in ur town/city. IPL is coming baby!
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