I’m a big fan of survival shows and adventure/exploration shows. I have always wondered how the camera crew manages to film in tiny caverns or in the middle of the desert. I’m certain that TV magic is used to an extend, but I’m still in awe of the camera crews. Thoughts?
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It depends on the show.
I really loved “Survivorman” because ales Stroud did all the camerawork himself. He sets up the shots, films himself doing, and even mentions the challenges and jokes about having to retrieve cameras and such.
On other shows, the camera crew is minimal but still sets up full shots by planning ahead. The camera crew does not stay on site, though. They’re just working and at the end of the day they are often taken to a hotel or otherwise sleeping comfortably.
On “reality TV” shows, cameras are often hidden in fixed locations to reduce manpower requirements.
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