In Their Footsteps

[Keith Webb]

I agree with your point Terry, as a producer of documentaries I have found capturing the moment is indeed difficult, even more so with a scripted story such as this, and particularly with a large crew. The less obtrusive and invisible the crew, combined with a flexible unfolding story the better.

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Thirty years ago I learned about Least Objectionable Broadcasting from a Sir George Williams University communication arts graduate. It used to be nature shows, then games, then talk shows, now reality programming. Themes involving family history connections are harder to do than the average viewer would think. The producer has to set up the moment, have the crew rolling and get the right reaction from the cast. Amateurs don't always react how or as expected.