PREMIER LEAGUE

APPENDIX 3
(18+19) Goal-Line Cameras
• Two cameras located on the same side as the main camera, level with the goal-line and with an
unobstructed view of the whole goal and the goal-line inside the penalty area
(20+21) Hot Head Cameras
• A “hot head” camera may be used behind goals in front of the advertising boards. Alternatively, hot
head cameras on poles behind the advertising boards may be used
(22, 23, 24 and 25) Corner Cameras
• Options for cameras to be placed in all four corners approximately five metres above the pitch.
• A minimum of two diagonally opposing corners should always be available
• Large lenses may be required
• (Camera 9 on the UK Non-Live Camera Plan, and only one of the three shown will be used)
APPENDICES TO THE RULES
(26, 27, 28 and 29) Electronic Newsgathering (ENG) Cameras
• Four portable ENG cameras (not cabled) at pitch level, behind each goal-line.
• These cameras would need to be positioned outside (nearer the touchline) the cabled Host
Broadcaster Cameras and would be required to be fixed during each half
• There may be a requirement for these cameras to change ends at half-time subject
(30 and 31) Hi Motion Or Big Lens Close Up Cameras
• Two cameras, one at each end, at pitch level behind each goal-line, ideally aligned where the 6yd line
meets the goal-line, or between 6yd and 18yd line should the small lens camera already be in place
• Large lenses may be required
(32 and 33) Analysis Cameras
• Two cameras positioned on the Television Gantry. If space is not available on the main gantry then
suitable positions must be made available near to, and at a similar level to, the main gantry and not
more than 20m from the half-way line
• Large lenses may be required
3D CAMERA POSITIONS
Note: Bracketed numbers refer to camera positions in UK Live + 3D Camera Plan
(3D-1) Main Camera
• Positioned on Television Gantry or a separate gantry on the halfway line facing away from the sun
• Ideal angle is 6-8 degrees to centre line & 12-14 degrees from near-side touchline
(3D-2) Close-Up Camera
• Positioned on Television Gantry or a separate gantry on the halfway line in close proximity to
Camera 3D-1, facing away from the sun. Ideal angle is 6-8 degrees to centre line & 12-14 degrees
from near-side touchline
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