Saturday September 18, 2010- I finally shot wide angle at the OU v Air Force Acadamy. This will be my first wide shot used by the team. This was a big day for me. Not only did I shoot by my self but in theory, my video was the most important camera at Gaylord Stadium.
Sooner Vision might have +$20,000 cameras but that is aimed for audiences to enjoy and consume. I end up shooting shooting for a few elite individuals whom control ALOT of things in Oklahoma based on performance.
I stayed professional and focused all my attention on the game. My boss said I did a great job!
Heres when the minds of a peon, and an elite collide:
My parents drove up for the game and stayed at Embassy Suites. I had breakfast with them in the lobby. While in the buffet, I realized Coach ******* was across from me grabbing some cold eggs as well.
I like to stand out when I feel comfortable
Dannon: Hey coach, great job yesterday.
Coach: I'm sorry?
Dannon: Great job yesterday.
Coach: Do I know you? are
Dannon: Yeah I'm the video guy, I shot the game.
Coach: Oh.
And he continued on.
I understand the these people are quite busy so i didn't care that he came off as a jackass. I found it as a simple case of little man talking to the Big Man hierarchy. I figured after working with him for three seasons now, he would have recognized my face, but its all good!
I have learned that this will happen in life no matter what, so might as well grow some cojones! But I feel good knowing that I was able to say something to a coach and make myself known. (most people very intimidated by coaches)
It felt good because about five minutes later, the coach walks by mumbling, "hey, good job filming." I am glad I made an impression on someone who had the courtesy to give me a compliment after coming off a bit rude.
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