LaLiga: virtual fans, sound atmosphere and new camera angles for the resumption behind closed doors

Virtual fans, a reconstructed stadium sound atmosphere and new camera angles: these are the broadcasting initiatives proposed to LaLiga Santander's international broadcasters for the resumption of the Spanish league behind closed doors on 11/06/2020, according to LaLiga, on 07/06/2020. "The innovations will be carried out with the help of partners and implemented by Mediapro, the official production partner of LaLiga," said the Spanish league.

LaLiga is collaborating with Norwegian company Vizrt to create the virtual stands and with the US video game publisher EA Sports for the virtual sound atmosphere (already used in the FIFA 20 video game). "In moments when the game is stopped, this image of fans can be transformed into a canvas that matches the colour of the home team and will carry institutional messages among other offerings," said the Spanish body.

"Some cameras will shift their location to positions where they would previously have affected the sightline of fans in the stands. Among other examples, the aerial camera will modify its flight path to offer new shots, the bench…