Soccer-Capturing matches volumetrically could enhance TV viewing experience

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Fans in Nice watch France v Denmark - Nice, France - November 26, 2022 General view of a tv screen at the Promenade des Anglais during the match between France and Denmark REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - How people watch soccer is changing each year with multiple camera angles giving fans immersive viewing but capturing games volumetrically could lead to a whole new TV experience.

British broadcaster Sky Sports caused a buzz in 2019 when they used over 100 cameras so their presenters could analyse the techniques of top golfers using holographic replicas of each player in 360 degrees.