Tons of geniuses here who have watched boat loads of pool video, so let's have some of your ideas on aspects of the TV production that make watching the game a better experience.
Here's a couple of things that came to my mind:
1. Use of telestrator (lines on table) to show shot choices.
2. Balls that zoom (appear larger and show number) when being discussed regarding strategy or choice of shot.
3. CB strike graphic - shows where the CB was hit by the tip and the speed of the CB. Maybe even the spin / speed ratio on the shot.
4. Detailed stats visuals with Break percentages, B&R percentages, Visits per game averages etc.
5. Collect video of player quirks such as chalking techniques, spinning - handling cues, wrist flicks etc. Many players have some quirky smooth moves developed from thousands of hours spent with the equipment. (A bit like how the poker players play with their chips).
6. Something like the spotted CB, so we can see the spin more clearly.
7. Some high speed close up video of collisions in slo-mo.
8. 3D graphics of some physics concepts such as the parallel arc created with follow and draw.
I think viewers enjoy it when they begin to understand the deeper aspects of the game. To see and understand the game more from a professional's perspective.
Regarding the "reality tv" aspects of the production:
1. Family members / player supporters interviews.
2. Player focus segments, showing them in training, talking about their past experiences, ambitions.
Anyone else want to add suggestions?
Here's a couple of things that came to my mind:
1. Use of telestrator (lines on table) to show shot choices.
2. Balls that zoom (appear larger and show number) when being discussed regarding strategy or choice of shot.
3. CB strike graphic - shows where the CB was hit by the tip and the speed of the CB. Maybe even the spin / speed ratio on the shot.
4. Detailed stats visuals with Break percentages, B&R percentages, Visits per game averages etc.
5. Collect video of player quirks such as chalking techniques, spinning - handling cues, wrist flicks etc. Many players have some quirky smooth moves developed from thousands of hours spent with the equipment. (A bit like how the poker players play with their chips).
6. Something like the spotted CB, so we can see the spin more clearly.
7. Some high speed close up video of collisions in slo-mo.
8. 3D graphics of some physics concepts such as the parallel arc created with follow and draw.
I think viewers enjoy it when they begin to understand the deeper aspects of the game. To see and understand the game more from a professional's perspective.
Regarding the "reality tv" aspects of the production:
1. Family members / player supporters interviews.
2. Player focus segments, showing them in training, talking about their past experiences, ambitions.
Anyone else want to add suggestions?
I'm not knocking the idea, as I would love to see what they do on the field of green. But guys like Efren, do so much crazy stuff to the QB, that he may not want you to know he's strategies because he still plays for money. Just my $.02.
