What's it like to be an F1 Camera Operator?

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  • čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
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    Questions Asked:
    0:00 Introduction
    1:14 When did you start working at F1?
    1:40 How hard is it to whip pan?
    3:13 How does your position fit into the broadcast team?
    3:43 How did you get your position in F1?
    4:13 What was the training like?
    4:40 What's the most difficult part of your job?
    5:20 Do you get to explore cities to travel to?
    6:22 What does the setup for a race look like?
    6:56 Most memorable experience working for F1?
    7:43 Have you had someone crash in front of you?
    8:17 What equipment are you using?
    9:02 Do you use auto focus?
    9:42 Have you had technical issues while filming?
    10:11 Do you actually get to enjoy the race while working?
    10:55 Will they tell you who to track while filming?
    11:49 Is there a 'cinematographer' for F1?
    12:49 Are whip pans ever robotically done?
    13:23 How do you determine which track position you'll be filming from?
    14:06 Some shots are really creative, how are those determined?
    14:56 What's it like if it's a wet race?
    15:38 How long are you up on a crane for?
    16:25 Outro
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Komentáře • 414

  • @jmannUSMC
    @jmannUSMC Před 2 lety +524

    Thank you Ash and Tommy for this great insight into the camera work at F1. I'm totally pumped for more F1 stuff but also know your other vids have also been great!

    • @TommyDeWitt
      @TommyDeWitt  Před 2 lety +10

      thank you so much! i really appreciate it

  • @diegorovaglia6945
    @diegorovaglia6945 Před 2 lety +258

    This HAS to be one of the most underrated channels on CZcams. We all know it's impossible to "create" a viral video on purpose, but if someone deserves it, it's for sure you! Keep up the amazing job man, this F1 content is unlike anyone has done in a while, amazing stuff

  • @csx42
    @csx42 Před 2 lety +283

    Loved the last F1 video; this is also super awesome! Keep up the great work!

    • @TommyDeWitt
      @TommyDeWitt  Před 2 lety +9

      thank you for watching!

    • @chikombechela2460
      @chikombechela2460 Před 2 lety

      Absolutely delicious 😋

    • @alunesh12345
      @alunesh12345 Před 2 lety +1

      @@chikombechela2460 Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. Hell isn't fun. GOD loves you soo much unconditional❤🙌❤😇

  • @giuniral
    @giuniral Před 2 lety +45

    Can you imagine being on a 40m crane on a rainy day and hearing a thunder? Come on, I'm getting out of there immediately.
    Great interview, great questions and Ashley seems like a very nice guy.

  • @hamza-chaudhry
    @hamza-chaudhry Před 2 lety +100

    What a great guest to have on & you interviewed him brilliantly, asking engaging questions which flowed smoothly.
    P.s. I'm sure Alonso would find this interview useful after his dodgy camera work at Brazil in 2016.

    • @alunesh12345
      @alunesh12345 Před 2 lety +1

      Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. Hell isn't fun. GOD loves you soo much unconditional❤🙌

  • @Parc_Ferme
    @Parc_Ferme Před 2 lety +101

    Thanks Ash for being our "eyes" on the racetrack. It's awesome know a little bit more about the people on site that makes things happen. Tommy top level interview and edit.Great work. Thanks!

    • @alunesh12345
      @alunesh12345 Před 2 lety

      Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. Hell isn't fun. GOD loves you soo much unconditional❤🙌

  • @RassoolRacing
    @RassoolRacing Před 2 lety +9

    loved hearing this interview. I've cam oped for Formula E, GT4, GT3, SCCA, and Indy lights, but F1 is the dream gig. it's amazing to hear how many things are similar, but at that same time, so next level!

  • @georgee2253
    @georgee2253 Před 2 lety +8

    For example the next topics: how Netflix films f1 or how car cameras work.
    Thanks to Tommy and Ash, interesting interview

  • @telagraf
    @telagraf Před 2 lety +41

    I'm new to F1 and it's very interesting learning about what goes into producing a race. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge :)

    • @alunesh12345
      @alunesh12345 Před 2 lety

      Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. Hell isn't fun. GOD loves you soo much unconditional❤🙌

  • @iandlv6835
    @iandlv6835 Před 2 lety +6

    You. Should definitely do more F1 behind the scenes videos, I am a big F1 fan but your behind the scenes videos are THE BEST. and you fill a gap not shown anywhere else. MORE PLEASE.

  • @GoobuGoobu
    @GoobuGoobu Před 2 lety +12

    This video was actually really well done as well as informative. Your vids going viral aren't a coincidence. Nicely done!

  • @victors16811
    @victors16811 Před 2 lety +4

    That's the reason I love F1 everything should be perfect! So many talented people around! Thanks for all those questions!!

  • @carlosceluriantorreblanca4244

    Yes more F1 content and how is shot. But also you could sidetrack into Lemans, or nascar or Indy. Pointing out the differences between them. Or why some motorsports are not broadcast live.

  • @mrragge7986
    @mrragge7986 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I bet you made this guys day, giving him the recognition he deserved

  • @alphaargus_23
    @alphaargus_23 Před 2 lety +5

    More F1 contents please. Specially f1 workers interview. The pit crew, mechanics, the moving crew. Thats a lot more.

  • @Sovereign_54
    @Sovereign_54 Před 2 lety +3

    The passion all over this guys face is the best thing about this whole interview. This guy is in love with his career. So great to see. Great questions too.

  • @davidhajba
    @davidhajba Před 2 lety +11

    So well targeted questions, great work. One of the best insights I've seen about the unsung heroes working behind the scenes of Formula one. Thank you!

  • @anthonyhall9453
    @anthonyhall9453 Před 2 lety +17

    This was awesome! I've been asking F1 to do a documentary on the tech side to shooting a race for a long time. Thanks Tommy.

  • @Klovar
    @Klovar Před 2 lety +10

    TOMMY! more F1 content please!
    again, you are a remarkable editor, director, writer, MUSICIAN "All music was created by myself and Dia Klassen." keep it up i am trying hard to learn to be half as talented as you

  • @pippadewitt5358
    @pippadewitt5358 Před 2 lety +27

    Great interview and an eye opener in to this whole F1 industry. Insight in to the control room?!! Fascinating and love the conversation & style. Keep it up!!

  • @jesse76th96
    @jesse76th96 Před 2 lety +5

    This was fantastic. I love traveling but the fact that they can't really explore when they go is almost a deal breaker. Would love to see more f1 content bro

  • @paryudisaditya8845
    @paryudisaditya8845 Před 9 měsíci +1

    big appreciation to this channel. With how fast F1 has been growing their audience in the past years, i've seen many people trying to jump in with the popularity creating content half-researched information. This video and the one before are definitely not half-researched. Subscribed

  • @Wendy-ce5gd
    @Wendy-ce5gd Před 2 lety +6

    Your pice on how f1 is broadcast was one of the most informative I’ve seen on the sport all year! I appreciate your hard work it took for you to bring it to us.
    This was a great follow up. Last weekend I was thinking about how slowly the camera operators make the cars look because of their skills at following the cars. This is a very timely informative piece for me!

  • @DeLaatFilm
    @DeLaatFilm Před 2 lety +16

    dude this is SO high quality you should be getting WAY more subs / views!!! Keep going with the F1 content! I love it!

  • @ray-Bolantah
    @ray-Bolantah Před 2 lety +7

    Well. As an F1 Fan I really enjoy this “backstage” content. Great interview and i hope you keep this line and bring more content about what goes on in F1 besides the drivers and team principal. Because that’s all we see.
    Next you could bring staff from other departments and even staff from the teams. Like a Mechanic. We don’t really know what it is like being the jack man, or the gun man, marshals, Etc.
    But great content keep it up.

  • @future7255
    @future7255 Před 2 lety +2

    This guy is a piece of sheer nonchalance. Keep it up,good recording, smooth quiet video. Keep rising💙💛

  • @BM2759
    @BM2759 Před 2 lety +5

    Great work. Been a long time F1 fan and hearing about this makes me appreciate the camera work even more

  • @supersluggz
    @supersluggz Před 2 lety +2

    This guy does goated content no cap

  • @Help-dn9fy
    @Help-dn9fy Před 6 měsíci +1

    is this man is made of steel or what? Unbelieveable! Thank you so much for this interview, you just earned a follower!

  • @cibig2734
    @cibig2734 Před 2 lety +1

    12:39. Hey there Martin Brundle! Great Video Tommy. Thank you Ashley Farazmand!

  • @ankurmittalrcv93mittal14
    @ankurmittalrcv93mittal14 Před 2 lety +3

    Ohh god that was so nice ...people really don't know how all the video and audio gets in the tv but these guys are hardworkers and real deal if they are not shooting there is no racing thank you very much

  • @chrisjameswarren88
    @chrisjameswarren88 Před 2 lety +8

    Really interesting and insightful! He clearly loves his job and amazing he's never missed a race since he started! More f1 videos please!!!

  • @JoshMilesVFX
    @JoshMilesVFX Před 2 lety +1

    Facinating as a life long F1 fan growing up in Montreal and going to all the races as a kid. To now coming from a live concert production background and now in film and TV. Wonderful interview, keep the F1 content coming please!

  • @tonyp7368
    @tonyp7368 Před 6 měsíci

    I have been very impressed with F1 camera operators. The entire production is amazing.

  • @prongATO
    @prongATO Před 2 lety +1

    Eu Rouge is an iconic corner, maybe the most iconic corner in F1.

  • @pappycabbage
    @pappycabbage Před 2 lety +1

    Nice one Ash! Thanks to Tommy too for making videos that I can show my family to explain what we do.

  • @angelhouse24
    @angelhouse24 Před 2 lety +2

    Just discovered your channel. Hope you climb high here my man. This type of content is what YT is for; such a relief to find newer content creators still growing with actual educational/enlightening content, rather than 35 year old men exploiting the attention span of little children by making noises and acting absolutely embarrassing. Keep true to what you do and best to your success :)

  • @SeanHarrison
    @SeanHarrison Před 2 lety +3

    Great lighting, great audio, great video, great graphics, great articulation of topics, this one is an easy sub for me! keep crushing it man!

  • @emmamartin2254
    @emmamartin2254 Před 2 lety +4

    This is pretty dope - thanks Ash for sharing some these insights. The logistics involved in this sport are insane - massive respect to all these crews

  • @rubenellen7046
    @rubenellen7046 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude the amount of respect you had and you asked the best quastions

  • @zanelhuman7368
    @zanelhuman7368 Před 2 lety +6

    Love love LOVE your videos. Especially the F1 ones 😅 thank you for giving us this unique insight. Please keep them coming! You are doing a great job!

  • @RGMGFitness
    @RGMGFitness Před 2 lety +1

    Nice interview Tommy! Well thought out questions and edits. Good luck on the channel! 👍👍

  • @glennrochemusic
    @glennrochemusic Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome. Thanks Ashley. Safe travels.

  • @LouisThiell
    @LouisThiell Před 2 lety

    His smile while he talks about standing in "Au rouge". Good stuff !

  • @sofiatellez3437
    @sofiatellez3437 Před 2 lety +8

    Such an incredible video Tommy! glad you posted again with this amazing interview and quality. Keep it up!

  • @matthazey7746
    @matthazey7746 Před 2 lety +3

    This video makes me think of one thing I always wondered was how a Golf Camera operator always tracks and finds the ball, it's insane . . wish someone could explain that.

  • @IAMNOTAKenny
    @IAMNOTAKenny Před 2 lety +3

    thanks ash n tommy for this in depth interview. hoping to see more such stuff. even better that you some day get to go into a race weekend to have an exclusive :)

  • @aldenleonardo
    @aldenleonardo Před 2 lety +3

    Truly an awesome video overall, felt like watching a Drive to Survive behind the scenes episode. Amazing!

  • @thomasrodriguez3856
    @thomasrodriguez3856 Před 2 lety +2

    I love these a lot! F1 related content like this is why I'm here. It's super interesting! Thanks man :)

  • @derrinrguitar8011
    @derrinrguitar8011 Před 2 lety +2

    Great follow-up, Tommy, and thanks Ash for sharing all that info, so cool

  • @savagef1racer471
    @savagef1racer471 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video, very insightful. Same goes for the last video. Keep up the F1 content!

  • @balmofilms
    @balmofilms Před 2 lety +2

    Oh man, what a great interview, the questions were on point! 👌👌
    Thanks for this and the other one, I've learnt so much!

  • @guinsfan87
    @guinsfan87 Před 2 lety +2

    Great video, very insightful and well produced dude. Keep up the good work

  • @thomasscerri1401
    @thomasscerri1401 Před 2 lety

    Brilliant video. Great in depth questions and answers!

  • @shariquemukadam2744
    @shariquemukadam2744 Před 2 lety

    we need more of this, so cool mate, keep up the good work !!

  • @yahgent
    @yahgent Před 2 lety

    What a great video I am truly astonished! This quality is amazing keep pushing!!

  • @Dilemma1962
    @Dilemma1962 Před 2 lety +2

    What a terrific and informative series on F1. Well done. Tommy D.

  • @SubtleAcoustics
    @SubtleAcoustics Před 2 lety +2

    Brilliant interview, well spoken by both gents. Great info, great supporting images and video.

  • @michaelgrino708
    @michaelgrino708 Před 2 lety +1

    Another well made video, looking forward for more!

  • @philmastman2490
    @philmastman2490 Před 2 lety

    As a longtime production person and F1 fan, I found this discussion fascinating and enlightening. Give us more!

  • @rikone01
    @rikone01 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic interview. Very cool stuff. Watching this race this weekend will be watched in a different light for sure!

  • @H--NTON
    @H--NTON Před 2 lety

    Keep it up bro! just came across your channel last night, Very good content you deserve millions of subs !

  • @TheMikeG318
    @TheMikeG318 Před 2 lety +1

    Man, I’m so glad you made this! I’ve always been curious about how they produce the TV feed for these races. Great job man! Thanks again mate

  • @sixteenbynine
    @sixteenbynine Před 2 lety

    This was awesome man, thanks. Give us more!

  • @jdgaming_mdp
    @jdgaming_mdp Před 2 lety

    Incredible information! thanks for sharing and doing such a great editing while interviewing... very entertaining!

  • @supergab99
    @supergab99 Před 2 lety

    Really interesting content ! I liked both F1 video ! Keep up the good work !

  • @rollyrangno1277
    @rollyrangno1277 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic! Great stuff, Tommy!

  • @goodq
    @goodq Před 2 lety

    LOVED IT!! Thank you very much for sharing!!!!

  • @odiegilemompati2034
    @odiegilemompati2034 Před 2 lety

    The first one about how f1 is filmed got me to sub now this is pure bonus, keep pushing till they let you film when they build the broadcast centre, that'd be super cool
    really enjoyed this one bro

  • @christiankrueger8048
    @christiankrueger8048 Před 2 lety

    Again well done! Thank you very much! Great interview!

  • @Hagiazo
    @Hagiazo Před 2 lety +2

    Liked, awesome episode! already subscribed. and would love to see the workflow that leads to the actual shot selections that make it to air.

  • @surve2005
    @surve2005 Před 2 lety +1

    Your f1 videos are so goooood! I'll definitely be subscribing this time.

  • @N4styMedia
    @N4styMedia Před 2 lety +1

    I watched your first video and thought that it was quite well put together for a smaller youtuber but never really thought anything of it. But this follow up really shows that you have the thing for interviewing and connecting with people. I dont know if you edit your own videos but they are very well done and the b roll is thoughtfully laid out. I wish you luck my dude and you earnd your sub, from someone who crates content behind the scenes for other youtube channels i wish there was more people like you who understand story telling and are as effective in conveying it to the viewers. Kudos to you Sir!

  • @harrisonkangaho
    @harrisonkangaho Před 2 lety

    Hey Tommy, Thanks for the videos on F1, really informative

  • @syquus
    @syquus Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the video Tommy. Very interesting and shows a really good work on your side, getting Ash, etc etc. Good luck!

  • @riff1964
    @riff1964 Před 2 lety +1

    Great interview Tommy. We don’t see enough of behind the scenes of any event. Maybe this will inspire someone to a career in sports broadcasting and change someone’s life.

  • @1_5RCBiker
    @1_5RCBiker Před 2 lety

    Really enjoyed that. Very informative, thank you!

  • @skidude9800
    @skidude9800 Před 2 lety +2

    Very cool insight into the unsung hero’s of F1. Keep it up! Would love more F1 content.

  • @Nymblys
    @Nymblys Před 2 lety

    That was awesome, thanks for your time Ash!

  • @jamesspent7101
    @jamesspent7101 Před 2 lety +1

    Damn, Great follow up video. The interview was quite informative. More content like this please.

  • @obeytherising
    @obeytherising Před 9 měsíci

    one of the most educational video i'v seen in ages. fantastic work my bro! thanks

  • @arachide92
    @arachide92 Před 2 lety +1

    Great conversation, thank you for your work, and please continue with the F1 content, it's great !

  • @davids9577
    @davids9577 Před rokem +1

    Great follow up. Great interview as well. You did a fantastic job on presenting this subject.

  • @Yartin
    @Yartin Před 2 lety

    Fascinating video, man! Love it

  • @chikombechela2460
    @chikombechela2460 Před 2 lety

    Ahhhh this us amazing!!!🙌🙌 Ash is an absolute legend!!!!
    Tommy please more more more!!! More F1 content man. We'll keep it going viral 👌👌👍 great work.

  • @andrewmcnamara1566
    @andrewmcnamara1566 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video! Extremely interesting. As someone who works in professional racing it’s always interesting to see how the folks around the teams get stuff done. Keep up the great content.

  • @tsar2057
    @tsar2057 Před 2 lety

    Whoever place the cameras around the track is genius. The placement when i watch the gp’s are fucking great.

  • @zeus.edwards2662
    @zeus.edwards2662 Před 2 lety +1

    this was awesome !!! behind the scenes stories is what 2023 need !!! Thanks to Ash for giving you some time and giving us some interesting things to think about

  • @iankershaw9010
    @iankershaw9010 Před 2 lety +1

    Yet another excellent piece of work. Looking forward to the next one. Perhaps getting the filming and support kit from home base to the track and ready for filming. Whatever you do I am sure it will be excellent. Thanks again.

  • @bmac5576
    @bmac5576 Před 2 lety +1

    Lovin’ your F1 ideas; lookin’ forward to more. Thanks!

  • @clfeuillet
    @clfeuillet Před 2 lety

    Amazing, the questions are well chosen !!!

  • @ok.illdrivefaster6868
    @ok.illdrivefaster6868 Před 2 lety

    Great follow up to the first video, nice job with the interview!

  • @harrycope2225
    @harrycope2225 Před 2 lety

    Great video really interesting looking into a fascinating side of F1 I’ve never thought too much about

  • @validatornote
    @validatornote Před 2 lety +1

    was just watching the other f1 video earlier, now this one has been recently uploaded, great video !

  • @ItsFozzy
    @ItsFozzy Před 2 lety

    Thanks Ash, this was great to listen to and a real eye-opener!

  • @befalcon9498
    @befalcon9498 Před 2 lety

    Wow great video and interview. I think you asked exactly what i wanted to know and more stuff that i am now glad to know.

  • @PeterNdungu
    @PeterNdungu Před 2 lety

    Loved the questions and the conversation in general! 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @DoryAbelman
    @DoryAbelman Před 2 lety

    So cool! Thanks for sharing :) Makes me appreciate races more

  • @horrgakx
    @horrgakx Před 2 lety

    That was very interesting, and you asked some great questions Tommy, enjoyed that!!

  •  Před 2 lety

    That was really interesting! You asked good questions and it was really interesting to hear Ashs answers.