Motion Picture Camera Crew

Although I appreciate the title and explanation, it means nothing to me without the visual evidence to back it up. This photo seems too chaotic, loose, and unfocused for me to make any sense of it. Although, if this is the shot you're going for, then, as far as I am concerned, that is the only thing that matters. You've explained a very interesting process and job that I think would interest many of the participants of this forum. I just hope that you would break it up into the many of its pieces that would allow easy comprehension for the rest of us. Perhaps using a 50mm, 75mm, or even 90mm that would allow you to isolate subjects, tools, equipment, processes, and situations without your getting in the way, instead of a 28mm that seems somewhat out of place here.

Glenn, Thanks for looking. That you gleaned a sense of unorganized mayham from the image is good. That is exactly the way it is when shooting a national TV commercial on location. The fact that it piqued your interest and made you wish it told more about the process and equipment makes it an even more successful image for me.

Your comments, no matter how they're meant, are a good thing when they describe to a T what was being conveyed. That you prefer something more pedantic is, as always, your prerogative.

It is a terrific shot for just those reasons.

I think this would work best as part of a photo essay or series. I do get the feeling of teetering chaos and a tight schedule, but agree with Glenn (who would have thought it?) that the picture doesn't quite have the 'bite' to stand alone.

An aside: I'm always amazed how small the actual cameras are these days. Huge plinths, vast lens shades, crews of thousands and lighting that makes the Moscow Air Defenses look underpowered; and then that teeny weeny little thing in the middle. Another reason why camera obsession makes no sense.

Yup, I think too that 1 picture doesn't tell us enough; it would be much better (more impact) when you show us a serie of at least 3.

Agreed, this picture tells only a sliver of the total story which is a complex inter-action between lots of people and exotic equipment. Actually, this is just one of a series showing the production process which are printed and displayed in sequence along a long wall in my Advertising Agency. Each of them also expresses a specific aspect of a TV production. This one, the chaotic energy of pressing against a deadline. Perhaps out of context it falls short of telling enough of the story. Something for me to keep in mind in future postings. Thanks for the comments.

This is interesting, thanks for sharing. I don't think of this is as a weak photo; it is quite clear that they are preparing for a recording. I just did not like the color cast and unfavourable light.

For this particular picture, a longer lens was not needed, but could be used for complementary photos. It is busy because the scene is. However, I sense a lack of completeness; the "dirty" framing makes me feel that this picture was cut out of a bigger one.

"However, I sense a lack of completeness; the "dirty" framing makes me feel that this picture was cut out of a bigger one."

I don't see that as a flaw for this type of photo. Many photos are successful because of the story they suggest or the questions they raise.

I'd love to see more of the series.