"It ain't the picture and it ain't the camera - it's the operator"

This quote by Simon Travaglia is a pointer that the quality of a photo is not figured out by the camera or the image itself, but by the individual behind the cam. It is the professional photographer, or the "operator", who is responsible for the quality of the photograph. The photographer is the one who selects the right angle, the best lighting, and the best structure to capture the perfect shot. The professional photographer is the one who has the vision and the skill to create a beautiful photo. The video camera and the picture are simply tools that the professional photographer uses to produce the desired impact. Without the photographer, the video camera and the image are simply lifeless things. This quote is a suggestion that the quality of a photo is figured out by the photographer's ability and vision, not by the video camera or the image itself.