Cheetah Tracking Project Overview

The video tutorial describes a project aimed at filming a cheetah running at full speed. It covers the logistics of assembling equipment from various locations, including a 410 ft dolly track and a high-speed camera. The team worked with Ken Gyer to create a three-camera array. Coordination with cheetah handlers was crucial for timing and safety. The process involved precise alignment and communication among the team, with specific roles for lighting, camera, and lure operation to ensure a successful shoot.

What was the primary goal of the project?

• To study cheetah behavior

• To photograph a cheetah in the wild

• To track a cheetah running at full speed

• To film a cheetah in a zoo

From which cities was the gear shipped?

• Los Angeles, New York, Cincinnati

• Chicago, Miami, Dallas

• San Francisco, Seattle, Boston

• Houston, Atlanta, Denver

What was the purpose of the 410 ft of Dolly track?

• To mark the cheetah's path

• To provide lighting for the shoot

• To ensure smooth camera movement

• To support the cheetah handlers

Who collaborated to build the three-camera array?

• Ken Gyer

• Alicia

• The cheetah handlers

• The lighting team

Who were the key people to take cues from the cheetah?

• The directors

• The lighting crew

• The camera operators

• The cheetah handlers

What was the role of Alicia in the project?

• Director

• Lure operator

• Lighting technician

• Camera operator

What was the caution given to the team during the execution?

• Do not touch the cameras

• Do not go beyond the caution tape

• Do not disturb the cheetah

• Do not talk during the shoot

What was the sequence of actions during the cheetah's run?

• Lighting, lure, camera

• Lighting, camera, lure

• Camera, lighting, lure

• Lure, camera, lighting