Source: BroBible
Summary
European Athletics and the European Broadcasting Union have partnered to introduce new guidelines aimed at preventing the sexualization of female track and field athletes through camera angles and editing choices during television broadcasts. The guidelines warn against unnecessary long shots, revealing views, and slow-motion replays that do not provide value to the story. Female athletes have expressed discomfort and anxiety about being filmed in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable or anxious.
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The habit gets a new name.
Female track and field athletes are now protected from “sexualized” camera angles. The new guidelines are all about respect for the athletes and the sport. No more tight shots from the back or low cameras from underneath. It’s all about technique and technical ability now. And, of course, no more slow-motion replays that might make the athletes uncomfortable. Because, you know, they’re just trying to enjoy themselves doing the sport they love without feeling anxious about the footage being shown live.
Athletes are now able to compete without worrying about how they’ll be portrayed on TV.
Author: Evan Null
