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

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    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
    @jmannUSMC 2 ปีที่แล้ว +525

    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  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      thank you so much! i really appreciate it

  • @diegorovaglia6945
    @diegorovaglia6945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +259

    This HAS to be one of the most underrated channels on TH-cam. 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

    • @velociraptor5962
      @velociraptor5962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You mean this HASS to be great??? haha

    • @chikombechela2460
      @chikombechela2460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @Military872
      @Military872 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      %100, this is such a great Channel.

    • @andygrech
      @andygrech 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@velociraptor5962 *HAAS 🙃

  • @csx42
    @csx42 2 ปีที่แล้ว +283

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

    • @TommyDeWitt
      @TommyDeWitt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      thank you for watching!

    • @chikombechela2460
      @chikombechela2460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely delicious 😋

    • @alunesh12345
      @alunesh12345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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❤🙌

  • @georgee2253
    @georgee2253 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @RassoolRacing
    @RassoolRacing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @GoobuGoobu
    @GoobuGoobu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @telagraf
    @telagraf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @anthonyhall9453
    @anthonyhall9453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @victors16811
    @victors16811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @alphaargus_23
    @alphaargus_23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @davidhajba
    @davidhajba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @jesse76th96
    @jesse76th96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @carlosceluriantorreblanca4244
    @carlosceluriantorreblanca4244 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @Sovereign_54
    @Sovereign_54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @pippadewitt5358
    @pippadewitt5358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!

  • @DeLaatFilm
    @DeLaatFilm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @Wendy-ce5gd
    @Wendy-ce5gd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Klovar
    @Klovar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

    • @TommyDeWitt
      @TommyDeWitt  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you so so much!

  • @BM2759
    @BM2759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @ray-Bolantah
    @ray-Bolantah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @sofiatellez3437
    @sofiatellez3437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @chrisjameswarren88
    @chrisjameswarren88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!

  • @zanelhuman7368
    @zanelhuman7368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @emmamartin2254
    @emmamartin2254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @ankurmittalrcv93mittal14
    @ankurmittalrcv93mittal14 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @supersluggz
    @supersluggz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This guy does goated content no cap

  • @cibig2734
    @cibig2734 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @paryudisaditya8845
    @paryudisaditya8845 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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

  • @thomasrodriguez3856
    @thomasrodriguez3856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @SeanHarrison
    @SeanHarrison 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @aldenleonardo
    @aldenleonardo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @derrinrguitar8011
    @derrinrguitar8011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @TheMikeG318
    @TheMikeG318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @yahgent
    @yahgent 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @balmofilms
    @balmofilms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @savagef1racer471
    @savagef1racer471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @IAMNOTAKenny
    @IAMNOTAKenny 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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 :)

  • @horrgakx
    @horrgakx 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @shariquemukadam2744
    @shariquemukadam2744 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @michaelgrino708
    @michaelgrino708 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another well made video, looking forward for more!

  • @surve2005
    @surve2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @syquus
    @syquus 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rikone01
    @rikone01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @guinsfan87
    @guinsfan87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @obeytherising
    @obeytherising 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @N4styMedia
    @N4styMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @arachide92
    @arachide92 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @SubtleAcoustics
    @SubtleAcoustics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @pappycabbage
    @pappycabbage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @KirtFitzpatrick
    @KirtFitzpatrick 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 TH-cam.

  • @riff1964
    @riff1964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jdgaming_mdp
    @jdgaming_mdp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Dilemma1962
    @Dilemma1962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @davids9577
    @davids9577 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @zeus.edwards2662
    @zeus.edwards2662 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @PeterNdungu
    @PeterNdungu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @1_5RCBiker
    @1_5RCBiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed that. Very informative, thank you!

  • @chikombechela2460
    @chikombechela2460 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @validatornote
    @validatornote 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @andrewmcnamara1566
    @andrewmcnamara1566 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +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.

  • @odiegilemompati2034
    @odiegilemompati2034 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @noahm6113
    @noahm6113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very underrated channel, hope you blow up soon like you deserve, dope videos with alot of effort put in 🤙

  • @thomasscerri1401
    @thomasscerri1401 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant video. Great in depth questions and answers!

  • @SuperMacGuy
    @SuperMacGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @glennrochemusic
    @glennrochemusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome. Thanks Ashley. Safe travels.

  • @Hagiazo
    @Hagiazo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @bmac5576
    @bmac5576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JoshMilesVFX
    @JoshMilesVFX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @goodq
    @goodq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @iankershaw9010
    @iankershaw9010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @H--NTON
    @H--NTON 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DoryAbelman
    @DoryAbelman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @karthikvenugopal9139
    @karthikvenugopal9139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing content tommy! would love to see more of this

  • @jamesspent7101
    @jamesspent7101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rollyrangno1277
    @rollyrangno1277 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic! Great stuff, Tommy!

  • @christiankrueger8048
    @christiankrueger8048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @supergab99
    @supergab99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dmalovic
    @dmalovic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @RGMGFitness
    @RGMGFitness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ok.illdrivefaster6868
    @ok.illdrivefaster6868 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TellURide447
    @TellURide447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep up the F1 videos man. Great content

  • @salto1994
    @salto1994 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, can't wait to see more videos in the future :)

  • @befalcon9498
    @befalcon9498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @danielridzon
    @danielridzon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Yartin
    @Yartin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating video, man! Love it

  • @harrycope2225
    @harrycope2225 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Help-dn9fy
    @Help-dn9fy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @johnnyv5995
    @johnnyv5995 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME! Two great PASSIONATE individuals - keep up the great work gentlemen and we'll see you in Montreal!

  • @angesrcs
    @angesrcs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 👍🏎

  • @Nymblys
    @Nymblys 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome, thanks for your time Ash!

  • @sixteenbynine
    @sixteenbynine 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome man, thanks. Give us more!

  • @UXXV
    @UXXV 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was amazing. Thank you both!

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheAmaterazzzu
    @TheAmaterazzzu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the video. A really unique insight!

  • @barrykruyssen
    @barrykruyssen 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, fantastic content. Keep the F1 coming.