On 24/3/06, Aaron Reynolds, discombobulated, unleashed: >Cotty, what are you talking about? There's no high-speed option on a Rollei.
> >What is the difference if he's standing behind it or 20 feet away when >he pops the shutter? Let me get this right, or I may be misunderstanding the situation. There's lots (6? 8? ) of cameras aimed at strategic points of the playing area, with remote controls to one or a couple of operators. Therefore, the operators ( I call them that for want of a better word) are not looking down the lens at the action. They watch the action with their eyes, and using their skill and judgement, operate the suitable camera one or two or more at a time to capture the action. Is this right or wrong? If right, then I stand by my remarks. This is 'operating multiple cameras by remote control' and not photography as is accepted in the general sense. It is pure commerce, and good luck to them. It's a nice idea and a useful way of capturing the action while saving money by not employing more human beings to operate those cameras by looking down the lenses (and therefore becoming photographers instead of just operators). > >Enlighten us -- what is the precise length of cable release that turns >art into commerce? You should know - I only live in the second most capitalistic country in the world! > >You act like they're using a motion sensor or something (and that's >anoter argument -- does trap focus negate artistic aspirations?). Possibly. > >The ability to visualize from multiple cameras is a real talent, and the >work they produce is stellar. Stellar it may be, but it has no heart. If I have to explain the last bit, I fear we are not going to be able to reach a consensus. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________
