[KelliV]

Alright... Here is my theory... and something you all have to understand.

At Championships, the video is broadcast on NASA TV... even though FIRSTers love the full field, it does get a bit boring. Especially to a channel that is trying to get viewership and people interested in FIRST... people at home love crashing and tipping and seeing things that they normally wouldn't. That is why things like Robot Wars are so successful. Yes I do know we are not robot wars, but FIRST and NASATV are trying to gain viewership.

By showing things close up it also enhances the viewers experience by creating a bond between the machines and the viewers. It also creates a sort of anticipation to see the next camera angle, something that will keep them watching. I can tell you that my classmates who watched the NASATV broadcast found it a lot more interesting than the static shots I had on my camera.

-Kelli