In the gala at Rostelecom it looked like aerial shots are great for synchronized skating though.
For those of us who do not enjoy overhead shots very much we can only hope the practical Japanese do not think this is a good idea.
I totally agree that is actually worse when camerapeople focus on a skaters face when they are doing footwork or spinning than the overhead shots.
Also.. why was their slow motion replay of them bowing at center ice when the group was announced? Were we supposed to be impressed by their acknowledging the crowd technique? Is their a minimum number of times you have to bow to get the full BV for your introduction?
Whose idea was it, to have aerial camera shots during the Rostelecom Cup?
What's the point? None of us watch figure skating from a bird's eye view, so it is a ridiculous idea. It completely spoils the look of a spin, and does nothing much for any other elements.
Of course, if anyone here has a different view on this, I would be interested to hear it.
Otherwise - please, if the powers that be read this: NO MORE AERIAL SHOTS!
Thank you.