g. Broadcast Signal 

The Tournament’s Host Broadcaster or production partner shall produce a broadcast signal in High Definition (HD), which should be filmed and produced in a 14x9 (graphics/title safe) aspect ratio. 

h. Camera Plan 

The Tournament’s Host Broadcaster must provide the WTA with a camera plan showing the location of the cameras on all production courts at least thirty (30) days prior to the start of the Main Draw. 

## 3. Technical Requirements 

Each Tournament must incorporate the following technical terms within its Host Broadcaster or production partner contract. These conditions represent the minimum technical standards necessary to produce a quality broadcast, and each Tournament shall ensure that its Host Broadcaster or production partner produces its matches at standards that are equal to or greater than these minimum technical standards. 

a. Cameras 

i. Each Tournament shall comply with the Minimum Broadcast Requirements in the table in Section XVIII.F.1 above for all Produced Matches. 

ii. Cameras 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 must be in the following positions: 

(a) Camera 1 

Provides a traditional master shot and must be positioned high up in the stands (center court line). 

Positioning must be correct for optimal main angle camera coverage. In order to calculate this, a guideline ratio of 4:1 should be used, where 4 is the distance from the base of the net to the bottom of the camera platform and 1 is the height of the camera lens from the ground. This gives an angle of 12 degrees. 

(b) Camera 2 

Provides coverage/close up and must be positioned approximately three (3) rows lower below Camera 1 (center 

