Over 240 Sony cameras set to capture Super Bowl LIX
The Super Bowl is set to be a spectacle of technology, with Sony equipment playing a significant role in capturing the action.
Sony's BVM reference level monitors will be on-site for colour grading, while Funicular Goats, the production company behind the Super Bowl Halftime Show for the fifth year in a row, have chosen the Sony Venice 2 as their main camera for the fourth consecutive year.
For the main broadcast, Sony will deploy more than 240 cameras, including those used by Fox Sports. The broadcaster will also utilise Sony's HawkREPLAY systems to support the overall viewing experience.
The Super Bowl Halftime Show will be filmed using Sony Venice 2 Digital Cinema Cameras, Sony Venice Extension System, and Sony Burano, totalling 14 cameras. James Coker, head of engineering and technical management at Funicular Goats, praised the Sony Cinema Line cameras for their perfect combination of full-frame sensor with broadcast compatibility, which allows them to work seamlessly within the show's structure.
In addition, Sony cameras will be used in the "SkyCam" over the field, providing unique and dynamic angles. The NFL's in-house photography team, NFL Focus, will also be using a variety of Sony Alpha cameras and lenses to cover the game.
The Associated Press (AP) will be on the sidelines with more than 55 Sony cameras and a variety of lenses, including those positioned in each end zone, along both sidelines, and in multiple positions throughout the stadium. The AP will also use Sony's Alpha interchangeable lens cameras and E-mount lenses, as well as the PDT-FP1 transmitter device to deliver photos and videos directly from camera to editors in real time.
To support the professionals working the game, Sony Pro Support will have a pro photographer depot on-site, offering loans of the brand-new flagship Alpha 1 II camera.
While specific camera equipment details for Fox Sports, AP, NFL Focus Photography, and Funicular Goats for Super Bowl LIX are not publicly available yet, it is expected that Fox Sports will use a large suite of broadcast cameras standard for NFL Super Bowls. The details of these cameras are likely to be revealed post-event in specialized broadcast technology reports or industry trade publications.
Despite the lack of detailed information, it is clear that Sony's presence will be felt throughout the Super Bowl LIX broadcast and halftime show, with their equipment playing a crucial role in capturing and delivering the action to viewers around the world.
- Sony's BVM reference level monitors will contribute to color grading during the Super Bowl for a precise visual experience.
- Funicular Goats, the production company behind the Super Bowl Halftime Show, have chosen the Sony Venice 2 as their main camera, showcasing their four-year preference for this model.
- More than 240 Sony cameras, including those used by Fox Sports, will be deployed for the main broadcast, ensuring high-quality visuals.
- Sony's HawkREPLAY systems will be used by the broadcaster to enhance the overall viewing experience.
- For the Super Bowl Halftime Show, 14 Sony Venice 2 Digital Cinema Cameras, Sony Venice Extension System, and Sony Burano will capture the event.
- James Coker, head of engineering and technical management at Funicular Goats, commends the Sony Cinema Line cameras for their ideal combination of full-frame sensor and broadcast compatibility.
- Sony cameras will be used in the "SkyCam" over the field, offering unique and dynamic perspectives.
- The NFL's in-house photography team, NFL Focus, will utilize a variety of Sony Alpha cameras and lenses to document the game.
- The Associated Press (AP) will deploy over 55 Sony cameras and a range of lenses, utilizing Sony's Alpha interchangeable lens cameras and E-mount lenses, as well as the PDT-FP1 transmitter device for real-time content delivery during the Super Bowl LIX.
