Over the past 30 years, televised sports have seen significant improvements in quality, but has this truly enhanced the viewing experience? The answer is yes. Nowadays, viewers can see the ball better and more of the field in higher definition. However, the improvements vary from sport to sport.
For example, in hockey, new HD TVs and video cameras have allowed viewers to track the puck much better and better understand where the action is happening at all times. The main advancement across all sports is the ability to see more of the playing area and focus on the ball or key elements of the action.
The transition from 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9 has especially benefited sports like football, soccer, hockey, and basketball. This wider view allows the audience to grasp more of what’s happening during the game and enhances their overall understanding of the action.
Overall New TVs have improved almost every major sports viewing experience making audiences know what is happening in the game much more clearly. This has brought more people to sports than at any other time as it has become more easy to understand and get a feel for the game.
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