Chapter 11Cameras and Visual Communication
The Eyes of the Show
The history of sportscasting features a long lineage of images that capture not only the moments of a particular game, but encapsulate life-altering moments for generations of fans. Consider Michael Jordan. His legacy can be firmly explained by opening an NBA stat book and pointing to his massive volume of work in terms of points per game and NBA championships. However, his legend is undoubtedly cemented by the myriad of images available that showcase the highlights of his career. An Internet search can easily turn up his best games and key moments and even fan-produced videos that show their picks for his top ten achievements. For each moment, a camera was close by to capture the ...
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