MISSING FROM THIS STORY IS ANY FOCUS ON THE FACT THAT THE KILLER WAS HIMSELF A NEWSMAN: Virginia TV Shooting Leaves News Crews Rattled. But it’s true that changes in technology — and budget cuts — make situational awareness tough. Used to be you’d have at least 3 people on a shoot. Now you’ve got the on air talent — who has to look at the camera — and maybe a cameraman — who has to look through the camera — and no producer or production assistant or anyone who can keep an eye on surroundings.