World Cup 2014: How Sony and FIFA Are Bringing the Action to You

As has become tradition, Sony, an official partner of FIFA utilises the most cutting edge technology in ensuring viewers get the best World Cup viewing experience possible.
Here are some facts on the technical details behind bringing viewers the best world cup viewing experience possible:

• In total, more than 280 HD cameras were brought in to Brazil from Sony to be used in its endevours, along with many more technical staff.All cameraswas exhaustively tested leading up to the World Cup

• All matches are recorded in stunning 1080P Full HD

• 3 Matches will be recorded in 4K, a broadcast standard that has a resolution that is four times better than standard HD: A round of sixteen match, a quarter final, and the final, all of which take place atthe Estadio Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. 

• Not one match will be recorded using 3D technology. In 2010 25 matched were recorded using the technology, broadcast to cinemas around the world and specialty channels launched for it. Apparently the closure of ESPN 3D in the US was the nail in the coffin of 3D technology. 

•  Some of Sony’s products and solutions to be used include their CineAlta™ 4K live camera “PMW-F55”, 4K multi port AV storage unit “PWS-4400”, 4K LCD monitor “PVM-X300”, and 4K multi-format switcher “MVS-7000X”

•  The technology being used to capture the HD footage includes 224 Sony HDC camera chains, 64  Super Slo-motion camera chains,  36 Sony switchers and 820 Sony Professional monitors.  

• Each match will have 37 Standard Camera Plans (up from 32 in 2010), including Aerial and Cablecam, 2 Ultramotion cameras and dedicated cameras for interviews

•  Over 2,500 hours of content will be shot in Brazil during June and July 2014 –over 100 days of continuous viewing. Dedicated team bench coverage, tactical player cameras and highlights feeds, dressing room footage and City guide will be provided to all official broadcasters like Supersport and SABC1.

• Half a million meters of cable will used at the tournament

• Sony has built 12 bespoke HD production containers one for each  tournament venue, which will house all of the equipment needed to deliver the action live from Brazil. Each container is 40 foot - the equivalent of 3 OB trucks - and will be individually shipped on a 40 – 45 day 50,000+ mile journey to Brazil, some travelling down the Amazon for their final leg!
• Goal line monitoring systems will be implemented for the first time this year with 14 high speed cameras, seven for each goal post, being used. They track the position of the ball in a 3d space
  
  For the first time this year, the World Cup is taking advantage of goal-line monitoring systems from Germany's GoalControl — 14 high-speed cameras located around the field, seven for each goal. They track the position of the ball in 3D space, transmitting each successful goal to watches worn by the officials on the pitch within one second. - See more at: http://www.studiodaily.com/2014/06/2014-fifa-world-cup-games-will-be-shot-in-4k-but-not-3d/#sthash.QABmPqd8.dpuf
  For the first time this year, the World Cup is taking advantage of goal-line monitoring systems from Germany's GoalControl — 14 high-speed cameras located around the field, seven for each goal. They track the position of the ball in 3D space, transmitting each successful goal to watches worn by the officials on the pitch within one second. - See more at: http://www.studiodaily.com/2014/06/2014-fifa-world-cup-games-will-be-shot-in-4k-but-not-3d/#sthash.QABmPqd8.dpuf

• Each match will have two helicopters present to bring fans the best possible viewing angles.