EBU issues camera angle guidelines aimed at reducing sexualization of female athletes
The non-binding guidance urges broadcasters to focus on performance and avoid low-angle and below-the-waist shots in several field events.
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‘New European guidelines’ are intended to ensure that female athletes are not portrayed in an unnecessarily sexualized way. The female athletes, that is. Male torsos and Usain Bolt’s tight buttocks are apparently less of a problem.
New Broadcasting Guidelines Crack Down on Camera Angles That Sexualize Women Athletes
In a long-overdue move for fairness and respect in sports media, new broadcasting guidelines have officially been introduced to eliminate camera angles, lingering close-ups, and provocative slow-motion replays that objectify… The post New Broadcasting Guidelines Crack Down on Camera Angles That Sexualize Women Athletes appeared first on .
EBU issues camera angle guidelines aimed at reducing sexualization of female athletes
Credit: European Broadcast Commission The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) released new guidelines this summer for camera angles covering female athletes to avoid unnecessary sexualization, but the recommendations have also generated controversy. “This publication provides practical guidelines for camera work and broadcast direction, establishing clear standards that prioritize athletic performance, editorial integrity, and professional dignity…
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