If the script had Baldwin shoot at the camera for the scene, the director should have either changed the scene, or somehow remotely operated the camera while having the armorer triple check the firearm.
Actors are paid for their expertise on acting, not weapons and safety.
“As much as I dislike Baldwin from what I have heard about him, IMHO the blame for this tragedy falls on the armorer and director.”
What about the producer who was on-site during the violation of multiple safety rules.
The producer who violated multiple safety rules.
The producer who had a camera crew walk out over safety issues.
The producer that shot two people, killing one.
As much as I dislike Baldwin from what I have heard about him, IMHO the blame for this tragedy falls on the armorer and director.
If the script had Baldwin shoot at the camera for the scene, the director should have either changed the scene, or somehow remotely operated the camera while having the armorer triple check the firearm.
Actors are paid for their expertise on acting, not weapons and safety.
Not even close. Once you pick up a firearm...YOU are responsible for what happens. Anyone who has had a modicum of basic firearm safety training is aware of the responsibility.
Baldwin ignored safety protocol, aimed the gun and pulled the trigger. Several people will likely be held accountable...Baldwin should be in that group.
I think there’s a good chance that someone was plinking with that gun, maybe the day before or early in the morning, and left a live round chambered.
Wrong.
The responsibility for firearm safety lies with the one who handles the firearm, and ultimately with the one who pulled the trigger.
They do always remove the camera operator for firing shots. There are some major questions here.