“Hard Knocks” visits the Rams

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

“Hard Knocks” crew members lift a camera and boom mic above Rams players during a workout at UC Irvine on Aug. 1.  (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)