We still seem to get all the expected camera angles from the old production but we're getting many more new angles around the track. All sorts of new higher angles and copters. So far seen two angles at the hairpin and a bunch all along the sea front. I'm enjoying it! More the better!
Posted May 26, 2023, 11:47 AM UTC
Sainz’s crash had some great replays for a minor incident, including a closeup of his front suspension as it snapped and started falling apart.
What a great shot that was!
I'm only 5 minutes into my delayed watch of P1 and I thought myself "woah, are we in for a treat with FOM this weekend?" 😱🤩
yah I think they showcased just about every angle in those 5 minutes.
I immediately felt like there were more camera angles and an improvement overall.
I noticed this right away during the free practices! They apparently got signed off by Prince what’s his name himself to allow the F1 helicopter to fly around and film from above! I think it takes the track to the next level as the shots are so captivating! Otherwise, honestly the race is usually the most boring / predictable of the season. After quali you pretty much know how it’s going to shake out. Historical or not I have been feeling they should just drop it altogether of the calendar the last few years. But the heli shots really add some of the excitement Monaco is otherwise missing!
Love the new angles. Does this mean there's a change in who will be producing the race on race day? There's always stories about how this race has a different organization running the race day production.
I hate the "shaky helmet cam" angle. It makes me dizzy. Am I the only one? My wife likes it.
I prefer the "front wing close to the ground cam", or the "top of the roll hoop cam"
That is all.
Yah, F1 is producing the Grand Prix this year. I don't mind the helmet cam, I think it's neat to see the driver's view. I will say it was considerably shaky at Monaco vs other races.
I like the angle, I just don't like how shaky it is. Surely there's a way to stabilize it?
I think it just is that shaky in real life. Your eye is phenomenally good at stabilising images when your head is being flung around/rattled. I’d take it in a highlights reel if they found some good shots after the fact but it’s no good live. You have no clue whether you’ll be able to see what the heck is going on in advance or not.
Without adding bulk to it? I dunno.
Does this mean there's a change in who will be producing the race on race day? There's always stories about how this race has a different organization running the race day production.
Yes, exactly. Long ago, each race was filmed by local broadcasters in that country. FOM (F1 Management) began filming races themselves in 1996, phasing out the local broadcasters over the years. By 2011, the only race left that was still filmed by its local broadcaster was Monaco. As of 2023, FOM is filming there, too.
They're pretty much all the same however we've lost these two iconic angles.