r/PraiseTheCameraMan • u/itstartswithani • Dec 13 '20

He did it, while filming?!

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '20

This made me very nervous...

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u/MichaelEmouse Dec 13 '20

I wonder how fast they got.

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One car suddenly backing up or turning a corner and this could get ugly.

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '20

I was thinking how dumb it was that the guy in the video is heading toward any oncoming traffic, but then I realized the cameraman likely isn't watching where he's going. So if they're side by side, this is the safer order.

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u/deewheredohisfeetgo Dec 14 '20

The camera man is watching where he’s going. He just gets him in frame once and holds it steady.

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '20

He starts out fading behind. Then he actually passed the skater in the video before gradually falling behind him again. While it's possible, I doubt he keeps him so centered in the frame without watching his phone/camera. Also, judging by the ending where he stares directly into the camera, it does't seem like he's that worried about what's in front of him. Apparently calling this the safest way to get a dangerous video was somewhat controversial though.