early tv show Omnibus with Trains editor David Morgan and Alistair Cooke 1955 20th century ltd and Grand Central station. just found this last night. assume its been out for a while.
Welcome to the forum, Mel!
The first time I think I’ve seen GCT compared to Rheims Cathedral.
You have to love the '50s AV technology, particularly the lavalier mikes.
(Question: is anyone else experiencing little dropouts in the playback?)
What I noticed was the frame rolling when switching between cameras as though the cameras were not in sync. By the time I learned that technology all the cameras in a live shot were synched to a common signal generator.
I also wonder how they received the live signal from the moving train cab shot back in 1955. TV signal transmitters were pretty bulky back then.
Isn’t the filming all just a question of editing?
Rich
welcome Mel.
Loved the ‘unobtrusive’ microphones.
Great stuff, Mel. I’d never heard Morgan’s voice before. Thank you for the post!
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