PREMIER LEAGUE

APPENDIX 3
(4) Close-Up Camera
• Positioned on Television Gantry. Normally located next to Cameras 1&2, it is used to provide closer
coverage of the action and player/referee close-ups
• A large lens may be used
(5+6) Steadicams
• Up to 2 hand held portable “steadicams”, each positioned either side of the halfway line on the
same side as main camera may work the length of each half but concentrating in a zone extending
between the goal-line and 22 yard line
• The cameras should not cause any viewing obstructions to the Team Benches and sufficient space
must be allowed for players to warm up
• It is possible for Host Broadcasters to use their “steadicams” on the pitch during the pre-match
warm up for a short period of time
• Positions and timings to be agreed with each Club at the start of each season
(7+8) 22 Yard Cameras
• Two cameras installed on the same side as Camera 1 at the same level or higher than the main
camera positions, facing each of the 22 yard lines. Often used to cover play in a wide angle, but also
used for Close Up coverage
• Large lenses may be required
• (Cameras 5 & 6 on the UK Non-Live Camera Plan)
(9+10) High-Behind Goal Camera
• Two cameras installed in the stands behind either goal, at a height which permits an unobstructed
view of the penalty spot from above the crossbar. Large lenses may be required
• (Camera 8 on the UK Non-Live Camera Plan, and only one of the two shown will be used)
(11+12) Low-Behind Goal Cameras
• Two cameras, one at each end, at pitch level in fixed positions behind each goal-line, on the side
closest to Camera 1. Ideally aligned where the 6yd line meets the goal-line
• (Camera 7 on the UK Non-Live Camera Plan, and only one of the two shown will be used)
APPENDICES TO THE RULES
(13) Beauty-Shot Camera
• A fixed camera mounted high in the stadium to give a panoramic static shot of the pitch
• (Camera 10 on the UK Non-Live Camera Plan)
(14+15) Reverse Angle Camera
• Two cameras located opposite Camera 1 for “reverse-angle” coverage and usually for coverage of
the Team Benches
• Large lenses may be required
• (Camera 9 on the UK Non-Live Camera Plan, and only one of the three shown will be used)
(16+17) Mini-Cameras
• Mini-cameras may be placed directly behind the goal net but cannot be attached to the net or the
actual posts and crossbar. It can be as close to the net as desired as long as it does not touch the
net. A mini-camera may therefore be attached to the poles which support the net or the cable
connecting the back of the net to the vertical stanchions directly behind the goal
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