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Background in Videotaping CEOs Led to Better Footage of CDC Experts
When a CDC expert appeared calm, clear, and compelling on local television during an outbreak, it wasn’t by accident. Behind the camera was a veteran videographer who had once filmed CEOs, celebrities, and a former president. At CDC, this broadcast specialist used decades of production experience to help scientists connect with the public—turning complex public health guidance into human stories that informed, reassured, and reached millions.