For as long as I can remember, there has been a tension between photographers and videographers at events. Why, why I say, can't we all just get along? Watch as an angry mob of photographers go to war against a small group of brave videographers in an epic battle for the ages. The grossly outnumbered videographers face off against the likes of Sal Cincotta, Lindsay Adler, Chuck Arlund, and more during a workshop in Tucson, Arizona.
It all starts with instructions on how to block a videographer from getting their shot and why you should kick someone's ass on the first day or risk becoming someone's bitch, and escalates into a hilarious battle scene set against a beautiful Arizona sky complete with a lightsaber finale.
This video is why I enjoy this industry so much. It's not just that we get to earn a living from doing something we thoroughly enjoy, but the comradery that is found all over the place. It's at workshops like this, local meetup groups organized on Facebook, or your local gear shop; all amongst fellow 'ographers who are essentially your competition. It's a rarity.
And if you don't find this video at least chuckle-worthy, we can't be friends.
Hahahaha. The best I've seen today!
That was so much fun. Although my Roliflex still needs to be fixed. #afterdarkedu
Seriously. This was so much fun to make. Loved every minute of it. What a cool group of people! I love our industry.
My buddy Sam Fairchild, who worked for MidWest Photo Exchange at the time, was there for this and shared it with me back in 2011. It's as much fun to watch now as it was back then!
lol that tripod saber XD
YES
So much cringe
Uh.. Alright?