horrible catastrophic thing, some new measures have to take place. no real -- on set. that's not for me to decide. it is urgent. it is urgent you understand i'm not an expert in this field. whatever other people decide is the best way to go in terms of protecting people's safety on film sets i'm all in favor with and i'll cooperate with that in any way i can. >> cnn's natasha chen has more on what baldwin had to say. >> reporter: alec baudldwin and his family were apparently being followed by cameras. he got out of his car to answer paparazzi questions, being careful not to answer anything about the ongoing investigation. he did say he's friends with halyna hutchins, the director of photography, who was killed by the shot that was fired. he said he's been in touch with her husband who is in overwhelming grief. >> she was my friend. the day i arrived in santa fe to start shooting, i took her to