“Hard Knocks” visits the Rams

Two boom microphones record the all-important sounds while camera crews document a Rams practice at their training camp in Irvine on Aug. 1 for the HBO show “Hard Knocks.”

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Aug. 6, 2016 12 AM PT

Folowing the “Hard Knocks” crew at Rams camp.

A “Hard Knocks” cameraman zooms in on Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald during a practice at UC Irvine on Aug. 1.

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A “Hard Knocks” crew member moves a camera into position during a Rams practice at UC Irvine on Aug. 1.

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A cameraman for the “Hard Knocks” crew gets a grass-level angle shot during the Rams’ special teams practice at UC Irvine on Aug. 1.

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“Hard Knocks” director Matt Dissinger watches the action on monitors at UC Irvine, site of the Rams’ training camp.

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The “Hard Knocks” camera crew joins other media members during an interview session at the Rams training camp in Irvine on Aug. 1.

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A “Hard Knocks” cameraman documents the movements of players, even on the sideline, during the all-access HBO filming.

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Rams Coach Jeff Fisher walks past “Hard Knocks” cameras and boom microphones during a workout at UC Irvine on Aug. 1. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)