TV Guide (September 18, 1954)

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Double steal with runners on first and third: Camera 1 shifts from its basic shot (catcher, batter, pitcher) to run¬ ner breaking for the plate.' When he has scored or been tagged out. Cam¬ era 1 jumps all the way across the diamond to pick up the runner head¬ ing for second. Camera 3 also follows runner from third, then pans back to pick up runner going to second. Cam¬ era 2 stays with the single runner, from first base to second base. A TV DIRECTOR EXPLAINS THAT THERE IS MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE fellow has to switch his cameras faster phia’s WFIL-TV, evolve ultra-scien- than “Lippy Leo” changes pitchers. tific setups to handle every situation. Some directors cross their fingers The men who man the three cameras and trust that they’ll be covering the at Philadelphia games first study important action at the right time. Most’s detailed four-page guide. Here’s Others, like Milt Most, of Philadel- part of his formula. Passed ball at home plate with men on first and second: As pitcher and catcher scramble for ball, Camera 1 uses 4- inch lens on infield. Camera 3's Zoo- mar is turned on the runner at second. Camera 2 follows runner on first with 12-inch lens. Camera 1, shifting to a 6-inch lens, moves to follow the man coming in from second base for close play at home plate. Similar instruc¬ tions cover even rarest plays. -6 LENS direction indicates changes in lens during play. 1 indicates member of team in field. 19