They Made News, Part 1 - James Seely, filmed the Hindenburg Disaster

The transcript describes a dramatic event involving a ship that bursts into flames. The narrator, a news reporter, recounts setting up a camera near the mooring mast to capture the event. As the ship arrives, it unexpectedly explodes, and the narrator captures the incident on film despite the danger. The aftermath is chaotic, with people unable to escape. The film is later developed and praised as a significant piece of journalism.

What was the initial task of the shipper in the video?

• To signal the crew

• To hold the ship steady

• To adjust the sails

• To steer the ship

What was the photographer's main focus during the event?

• Preventing the disaster

• Helping the people on the ship

• Capturing the explosion on film

• Reporting the event live

What happened when the photographer reached the stern of the ship?

• The ship docked safely

• The ship took off

• The ship exploded

• The ship changed direction

How did the photographer describe the heat from the explosion?

• Non-existent

• Cool and refreshing

• Intense and singeing

• Mild and bearable

What was the editor's reaction to the developed film?

• Disappointed with the quality

• Indifferent to the footage

• Critical of the photographer's skills

• Amazed by the film's impact