This 360-degree virtual image will capture Heinz Field in its entirety, and it takes between 5-7 minutes to shoot. Fans will be able to “step inside” the image and look around, as if they were standing on the 50-yard line of Heinz Field for a frozen moment of time just before kickoff.The resolution of 5 billion pixels is so high that fans can zoom in to find themselves or friends, or even to cruise around Heinz Field to see who else was a part of the special experience it is to witness a Steelers game in person. Fans also will be eligible to participate in contests and win additional prizes within the .
The Steelers are the first NFL or professional sports team in the United States to utilize this cutting edge technology for all regular season home games in 2011.
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In addition, fans can purchase a one-of-a-kind panoramic image from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette FANCAM. Fans can also buy an image of themselves pictured on the video board at Heinz Field, or place themselves on the front page of a Post-Gazette Newspaper.14/09/2011 – www.steelers.com