Katrina Cameramen/reporters

[KurtisLow]

I'm watching this disaster unfold on the news networks like everyone else.


But what gets me is the camera in inappropriate places.


Watched a copter rescue of a few people & the whole time the camera was zoomed in on the hoisting up & securing the peeps.


Now my thinking is, there are a shitload of people that need rescuing, yet there is an asshat capturing dramatic footage from inside the copter, for the networks (aka ratings grabber) . Why is this douchebag taking up a potential seat/seats for the next person who needs saving.


That guy & his camera probably cost someone the desperate need for evacuation.


"Sorry for you, the copter's full"


Another shot was of family carrying stuff, obviously struggling, and the camera was just shooting away not even offering hand.


Yeah for the most part people should have left with the ample warning.

But ya know what, the reality is not everyone is gonna leave.


Man boys really have a great point on how awful the media is in disastrous situations. :clap:


P.S.
Guy with the camera in the copter... BEAT IT ASSHOLE!!!

[80lbleadhat]

I don't think that the footage of rescuing people by helicopter is being taken by a cameraman in the helicopter. If I am not mistaken most news organizations have their own NewsChoppers and well I doubt they want the liability of rescuing people.

[KurtisLow]

I don't think that the footage of rescuing people by helicopter is being taken by a cameraman in the helicopter. If I am not mistaken most news organizations have their own NewsChoppers and well I doubt they want the liability of rescuing people.

Oh it's totally a cameraman. I'm not sure if its a news oranization or not, but it's still a cameraman taking up space.

[r00tWayne]

Oh it's totally a cameraman. I'm not sure if its a news oranization or not, but it's still a cameraman taking up space.

What he means is, the cameraman is on a different helicopter that is not designed to rescue them.

[Mommadeez4u]

There is a *camera* in some of the rescue helicopters, but not a cameraman. At the most, one of the rescue crew members is filming what's going on as someone is hoisted.

Dave

[DoughBoy]

White shows up great on a white background.

[Fr. Dougal]

90% of the aerials you're seeing is from news choppers. It's illegal for civillians to fly in them unless they're actively working for the station and properly insured.

The other 10% of the video you see is from Helinet rescue choppers or Coast Guard rescue choppers. The "cameraman" you speak of, is actually a chopper crew member filming it, usually for training purposes. There are no NEWS cameramen in those choppers. Trust me, they'd never let a huge, shoulder Betacam in there. If anything, it's a little dvcam or something.

[tar_baby]

i did see some media people helping out though

[KurtisLow]

i did see some media people helping out though

That's cool. I'd like to see more of that than just some asshole pointing a camera and shooting.

And if this footage from inside the copters & for training purposes...how does the media have it so fast then? And it sure doesnt look like some dv cam either.
That's a professional shooting that stuff.

[Fr. Dougal]

That's cool. I'd like to see more of that than just some asshole pointing a camera and shooting.

And if this footage from inside the copters & for training purposes...how does the media have it so fast then? And it sure doesnt look like some dv cam either.
That's a professional shooting that stuff.

The CG and DOD give the media access to the footage right away. At work, we get notices every few hours with satellite coordinates for the latest b-roll update.

It looks professional because it's a good camera. And the shooter has probably been given a little bit of training. It's really amazing to see the difference in quality of footage that comes back when the shooter is just given a few tips.

BTW... DVCam is professional quality. Resolution is considered well-above broadcast standard. Many NYC stations shoot on DVCam. I use one, and the major advantage is that it's about a third the size of DigiBetas or older BetaCam shoulder-mounted cameras. Plus it's about a tenth the weight, and can be controlled with just the one hand holding it. That's why you see the shot moving out and then pointing all the way down to watch the person being pulled up and into the chopper. Can't do that as easily with a shoulder camera.

[d0uche_n0zzle]

Geraldo was crying like a little cunt. He's hoping for some award or something equally useless for his coverage. What a piece of useless shit.