# 360-Degree Sports Coverage Intel's 'freeD' Introduces a New Kind of Sports Viewing Technology By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-viewing References: [stuff](http://www.stuff.tv/in/news/intels-freed-tech-could-be-future-sports-viewing) & [iq.intel](http://iq.intel.com/360-degree-replay-technology-brings-fans-into-the-future-of-sports/) At the Technology and Innovation Tour India 2016, [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aspire-3d-15-spatiallabs) showed of an impressive new technology for sports viewing. 'freeD' is a new kind of stadium system that will make it possible to capture 360-degree footage of an event, especially for the purposes of viewing replays, highlights, disputed calls and more from multiple angles. 28 high-definition cameras are stationed at multiple points around a stadium and their feeds are sent to Intel Xeon workstations, which can be edited into zoomable 3D clips. These 360-degree videos can then be slowed down and replayed for the purposes of entertainment, admiring the precision of an athlete or picking apart an official call down to the second. Intel's freeD technology is first being tested with the [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-engagement) and [MLB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-pack), setting a new precedent for the future of sports. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **360-degree Sports Viewing:** The 'freeD' technology allows for capturing and replaying 360-degree footage of sports events, providing a new and immersive viewing experience for fans. - **Multi-angle Replays:** With the use of 28 high-definition cameras stationed at various points in a stadium, 'freeD' enables the creation of zoomable 3D clips that offer multiple angles for replaying key moments in sports. - **Precision Analysis in Sports:** Intel's 'freeD' technology facilitates the slowing down and replaying of 360-degree videos, allowing for precise analysis of athlete performance and game calls. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports Broadcasting:** The introduction of 'freeD' technology presents an opportunity for sports broadcasters to create immersive and interactive viewing experiences for fans through 360-degree footage and multi-angle replays. - **Sports Technology:** The development of 'freeD' opens up possibilities for innovation in sports technology, including the integration of 360-degree cameras and advanced video editing capabilities for enhanced sports analysis and entertainment. - **Virtual Reality (VR):** The combination of 'freeD' technology with virtual reality can revolutionize the way fans experience sports, offering them the chance to immerse themselves in the action and view games from any desired angle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-hawkeye.md) - [Hyper High-Resolution Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-highresolution-camera.md) - [Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-engagement.md) - [AI-Driven Sports Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-training-systems.md) - [Panoramic Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holo-panorama-x.md) - [AI Injury Prevention Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-injury-prevention.md) - [Sports-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiodive.md) - [Game-Changing Sports Fan Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telstra-touch-and-track.md) - [Immersive Sports Fan Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-fan-communities.md)