Rodak wrote: ↑29 Oct 2024, 01:49
Watching the Mexico GP the cameras were almost always focused in so closely only half the car was visible, then the cars were held full frame as they accelerated away removing visual references of speed. The awesome cornering speed of these cars, which has to be seen in person to be believed, is hidden as all we see is a constant full size car. The constant switching of views destroys any continuity of the car on the circuit, and the very close up shots of Toto et al right in the middle of action just seems a waste.
I completely agree with OP about how the cameras are zoomed in too close so any sense of speed is lost. Speed is relative. Not seeing the car relative to the track is an unknowing Director's choice.
I often find myself thinking the camera shots Sky get when Brundle is standing at a corner shows the amazing speed of the cars better than the proper track cameras.
Props to them bring back the rear facing camera in the last few races though. It works great when there's close racing.
I would also add that in qualifying the on screen graphics highlighting the 'Drive at Risk' confuses me every time. All i want to know is who's currently out. F1 can learn a lot from MotoGP IMO. Their on screen graphics are so well used.