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

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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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[@jmannUSMC]

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]

thank you so much! i really appreciate it

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And the amount of research Tommy puts in! So good!!! 👏👏

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[@giuniral]

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]

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.

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

[@TommyDeWitt]

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[@Parc_Ferme]

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]

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[@georgee2253]

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

[@telagraf]

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]

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[@RassoolRacing]

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!

[@iandlv6835]

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.

[@alphaargus_23]

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

[@GoobuGoobu]

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

[@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]

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

[@Klovar]

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

[@TommyDeWitt]

thank you so so much!

[@victors16811]

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

[@Sovereign_54]

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.

[@anthonyhall9453]

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.

[@jesse76th96]

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

[@pippadewitt5358]

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!!

[@davidhajba]

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!

[@paryudisaditya8845]

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]

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]

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

[@future7255]

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

[@goodq]

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

[@thomasscerri1401]

Brilliant video. Great in depth questions and answers!

[@christiankrueger8048]

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

[@michaelgrino708]

Another well made video, looking forward for more!

[@PeterNdungu]

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

[@1_5RCBiker]

Really enjoyed that. Very informative, thank you!

[@derrinrguitar8011]

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

[@shariquemukadam2744]

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

[@cillasp]

Amazing content, thanks Tommy!

[@ray-Bolantah]

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.

[@rollyrangno1277]

Fantastic! Great stuff, Tommy!

[@DoryAbelman]

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

[@jdgaming_mdp]

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

[@guinsfan87]

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

[@savagef1racer471]

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

[@yahgent]

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

[@glennrochemusic]

Awesome. Thanks Ashley. Safe travels.

[@morrisonben]

Really loved this insight! Great video 🙌

[@clfeuillet]

Amazing, the questions are well chosen !!!

[@Hagiazo]

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

[@thomasrodriguez3856]

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

[@SuperMacGuy]

Fantastic interview! So neat to hear that perspective. Love the F1 stuff.

[@davids9577]

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

[@Yartin]

Fascinating video, man! Love it

[@surve2005]

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

[@TheAmaterazzzu]

Love the video. A really unique insight!

[@harrisonkangaho]

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

[@karthikvenugopal9139]

amazing content tommy! would love to see more of this

[@horrgakx]

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

[@balmofilms]

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

[@SubtleAcoustics]

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

[@sofiatellez3437]

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

[@Gretchen_Trouble]

Wow! That was so cool to learn about! Thanks!

[@AGB_HDV]

Awesome insight into the workings... I'm really impressed...

[@arachide92]

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

[@prongATO]

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

[@dmalovic]

Great job, great questions! Keep up the good work.

[@rikone01]

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

[@harrycope2225]

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

[@bmac5576]

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

[@ok.illdrivefaster6868]

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

[@zanelhuman7368]

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]

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

[@cibig2734]

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

[@aldenleonardo]

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

[@jamesspent7101]

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

[@emmamartin2254]

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

[@Nymblys]

That was awesome, thanks for your time Ash!

[@supergab99]

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

[@jimbass1664]

Good questions and great answers. Thanks.

[@Dilemma1962]

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

[@befalcon9498]

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.

[@obeytherising]

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

[@syquus]

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

[@IAMNOTAKenny]

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 :)

[@TamesAndrei]

Thanks for the video. This was so interesting!

[@sixteenbynine]

This was awesome man, thanks. Give us more!

[@danielridzon]

Thanks for the video, it gave me answers to many questions I had :)

[@jaumecasanova551]

Enjoyed every bit! 💯

[@barrykruyssen]

Great video, fantastic content. Keep the F1 coming.

[@TheMikeG318]

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

[@angelhouse24]

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 :)

[@supersluggz]

This guy does goated content no cap

[@rubenellen7046]

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

[@BM2759]

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

[@chrisjameswarren88]

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

[@SeanHarrison]

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

[@KirtFitzpatrick]

Great work Tommy. Two fascinating videos in a row and now I'm subscribed. ;-) There's so many interesting aspects of the world to uncover that popular media would never deem fit to produce. This is everything I love about the internet and KZbin.

[@ItsFozzy]

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

[@odiegilemompati2034]

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

[@adamwilson7590]

Very interesting, Thank-you Ash and Tommy for this insight.

[@andrewmcnamara1566]

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.

[@TellURide447]

Keep up the F1 videos man. Great content

[@angesrcs]

Great video sharing the story of a F1 camera operator and the pros and cons they go through. Great questions, very very interesting information. Thanks for the journey 👍🏎

[@zeus.edwards2662]

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