Bbc planet earth ii cinematography explained cinema5d. Also planet earth 2 contains less content than the first planet earth movie. Planet earth is a science fiction television movie that was created by gene roddenberry, written by roddenberry and juanita bartlett from a story by roddenberry. Two of the major challenges of filming a sand storm are keeping the equipment and the crew from being sandblasted and getting. Picture quality 45 narration 55 audio quality 55 production 55 overall this is a must own 4k disc.
The original planet earth back in 2006 was an astounding and refreshing series that tore down the limits of documentary making. The news and opinion website vox has made a series of three explainer videos that focus on three technical aspects of cinematography that made planet earth so unique. Planet earth 2 viewers fall in love with faceplanting. Planet earth ii uses all kinds of crazy new camera tech wired. Do you lose a lot of equipment making these things. Follow a pride of 30 lions as they attempt to hunt elephants. From spellbinding wildlife spectacle to intimate encounters, planet earth ii takes you closer than ever before. Earth 2 is an american science fiction television series which aired on nbc from november 6, 1994 to june 4, 1995. Featuring narration from david attenborough, planet earth 2 was filmed with 4k cameras, advanced drones and an assortment of nextgen remote recording equipment. We find out how they used an infraredmodified red dragon camera to film the highresolution high framerate night footage. Planet earth was the second attempt by roddenberry to create a weekly series set on a postapocalyptic future earth. The resolution on hidef cameras produces an image thats remarkable in its clarity and allows for filming in very low light. This is the camera tech used to film animals in pitch dark. The bbc sent buchanan to mumbai to film those cats for planet earth ii, the.
Planet earth 2 and the 10 new scientific discoveries made during filming planet earth 2 will go down in history for pushing the boundaries of programmemaking as. The crazy new camera tech that made planet earth 2 possible. Nov 08, 2016 the great mountain ranges are some of the planet s most spectacular landscapes, but they are unforgiving places to live in, and only a few animals have what it takes to live at extreme altitude. The mass murder it records has been in progress for at least 60 years, probably longer. In fact, the bbc has explicitly denied this, and continues to do so. Dec 17, 2018 the brilliant blue planet ii introduced sunday evening audiences to the crazy and beautiful animals that live in the oceans. Challenged by spiders, aggressive red ants and torrential rain storms, he also explored the. The bbc tried to get permission to film there for 25 years before finally being allowed for planet earth. The plant is designed to produce 80 million pounds of food and drink packaging annually using a bottlegrade flake production system supplied by germanybased krones that includes a front. A sequel to the 2006 series examining the planets natural wonders and unique animal behavior in a variety of exotic locations across the globe. It took a year to gain access to the rugged karakoram mountains of pakistan because of the political instability of the region. They interviewed a few people behind the documentary series, like creative director neil nightingale, executive producer of planet earth mike gunton, producer of planet earth ii.
The series was the first nature program to be shot entirely in the highdefinition format. Viewers respect for nature and wildlife will grow with every scene with the impulse to protect the worlds delicate balance likely to follow. Planet earth ii on the other hand, was only officially announced by the bbc seven months ago, although the film has clearly been in the works for a while an earlier press release stated it took. The series is presented and narrated by sir david attenborough with the main theme music composed by hans zimmer. Some of the cameras used on planet earth 2 included red dragon some modified, sony a7s ii. But despite taking a perilous dip with penguins, the nature series kept to mainly dry realms. In the meantime, celebrate the 50th anniversary of earth day by joining team planetcon in a fun, feel good, online competition. The victims are the earths flora and fauna and the. The planet earth 2 trailer is stunning because of course it is. How the planet earth ii cinematographer filmed komodo. It follows the journey and settlement of a small expeditionary group called the eden project, with the intent to journey to an earthlike planet called g889 in an attempt to find a cure to an illness called the syndrome. Our planet is the biggest, nicest snuff film ever made. In one of the most ambitious landmark series, planet earth ii allows us to experience the world from the viewpoint of the animals themselves.
Planet earth ii allowed us to soar with eagles, scramble with iguanas, and dance with flamingos. Earn points thru daily challenges or onetime activities. Me on a monday morning viewers fall in love with faceplanting bobcat viewers were left in hysterics last night after watching a bobcat try and find food on sir david. Baby ibex descends mountains to escape a fox planet. Planet earth ii dvd, 2017, 2disc set for sale online ebay. The bbc spent five years making planet earth before it aired in 2006, and gave no thought to a sequel at the time. For some, remote islands offer sanctuary away from the mainland. The planet earth 2 trailer is stunning because of course it. The complete collection 2006 starring david attenborough on dvd and bluray. Feb 17, 2017 a decade ago when planet earth hit television screens in the united states, it was nothing short of a revolution in nature documentary filmmaking a breathtaking, highdefinition work, a. Nov 15, 2016 a behindthescenes look at filming planet earth ii. Feb 17, 2017 the camera work in planet earth ii is so good that it makes 2006s planet earth look like it was filmed with a cellphone. The series is presented and narrated by sir david attenborough with the main theme music composed by hans zimmer the first trailer was released on 9 october 2016, and the series premiered on 6 november 2016 in the united kingdom on bbc one and bbc one hd. Filming planet earth was even crazier than the documentary.
Making of planet earth ii go behind the scenes with each episodes production team, revealing the astounding challenges they encountered and their incredible experiences along. Floating aerial shots introduce the worlds most spectacular forest vistas. What cameras were used to film bbcs planet earthplanet. The producers called it peemail the messages rarely seen. Take a journey to the polar extremes of our planet. Planet earth 2 film makers captured the fascinating sequence as they focused on the langurs and their remarkable fertility. Traveling through jungles, deserts, mountains, islands, grasslands and cities, this series explores the unique characteristics of earth s most iconic habitats and the extraordinary ways animals survive within them. On thing that was crucial to the success of filming planet earth was the help and cooperation of the locals. It was presented as a pilot for what was hoped to be a new weekly television series. Epic iguana and snake battle sets internet ablaze watch. Dec 11, 2016 planet earth 2 and the 10 new scientific discoveries made during filming planet earth 2 will go down in history for pushing the boundaries of programmemaking as well as opening up new frontiers.
Planet earth unravels the secrets behind desert survival. Planet earth ii was over three years in the making, with camera crews traveling to 40 different countries on 117 filming trips and 2,089 shooting days, tracking the living unseen world that inhabits the deserts, forests, islands, jungles and major cities of our planet. Some of the cameras used on planet earth 2 included red dragon some modified, sony a7s ii, arri amira, panasonic varicam, and many more of the typical. Making of planet earth ii planet earth ii bbc america. What cameras were used to film bbcs planet earthplanet earth 2.
Apr 23, 2019 they used a wide variety of cameras on the series, depending on the needs of the specific setup and shoot, and the preferences of the particular subcrews. One star deducted because of the inconsistent quality between some of the scenes. A sequel to the 2006 series examining the planet s natural wonders and unique animal behavior in a variety of exotic locations across the globe. How the planet earth ii cinematographer filmed komodo dragons. Planet earth is an absolutely amazing documentary narrated by esteemed naturalist sir david attenborough and i love watching it. Cameraman andy shillabeer told huffpost how he spent weeks and months creating timelapse footage of cherry blossoms in japan, desert flowers in death valley and leaves changing in the northeast u. The brilliant blue planet ii introduced sunday evening audiences to the crazy and beautiful animals that live in the oceans. The great mountain ranges are some of the planets most spectacular landscapes, but they are unforgiving places to live in, and only a few animals have what it takes to live at extreme altitude. Oct 12, 2016 planet earth ii on the other hand, was only officially announced by the bbc seven months ago, although the film has clearly been in the works for a while an earlier press release stated it took. The camera work in planet earth ii is so good that it makes 2006s planet earth look like it was filmed with a cellphone.
But for blue planet ii, new breathing systems that dont produce bubbles and much quieter equipment on the whole allowed for camera operators to get right up close to the tuskfish as it spent. Experience the world from the viewpoint of animals themselves. It first aired on april 23, 1974 on the abc network, and stars john saxon as dylan hunt. The two most important factors in the success of planet earth were the equipment and new techniques used. In our interview, michael talks about the drones and the gear he used in filming for planet earth ii jungles, the technical and logistic. Traveling through jungles, deserts, mountains, islands, grasslands and cities, this series explores the unique characteristics of earths most iconic habitats and the extraordinary ways animals survive within them. Planet earth ii tv miniseries 2016 planet earth ii. Fortunately, planet earth ii used a variety of sneaky ways to film their animal stars. The bbc used computer graphics to capture the harrowing iguana vs. The first episode of the sixpart series premieres february 18. This is the camera tech used to film animals in pitch dark for. Its successor, planet earth ii, was filmed in ultrahigh definition uhd and features technological innovations including ultralightweight and portable camera stabilization technology that can be carried by camera operators and drones, higherresolution camera traps for filming elusive animals, miniature camera grip equipment such as. Dji ronin, long lenses and lots of patience bbc behind the scenes behindthescenes bts camera dji ronin news planet earth planet earth 2.
Oct 22, 2018 rplanet earth does not sell recycled flake or pellets but processes pet bales and converts them inhouse into bottle preforms, extruded sheet and thermoform packaging. Dec 07, 2016 from ultrahd and lowlight cameras to drones and modern stabilisers find out how to make the most of the latest technology used on planet earth ii from fredi devas, producer of the cities. Bbc planet earth 2 films monkey rooftop chase in jodhpur. Planet earth ii is the first television series produced by the bbc in ultrahighdefinition 4k. Planet earth ii film crews used camera traps to capture images of a snow leopard. Nearly million viewers tuned in to see the incredible shots that. It focuses on the use of ultra highspeed cameras to film stunning slowmotion clips of various animals like hummingbirds or insects. From ultrahd and lowlight cameras to drones and modern stabilisers find out how to make the most of the latest technology used on planet earth ii from fredi devas, producer of the cities. Planet earth ii producers reveal 6 ways they filmed their animal. Because they are held as religious deities in the city and allowed to. A decade ago when planet earth hit television screens in the united states, it was nothing short of a revolution in nature documentary filmmaking a breathtaking, highdefinition work, a. Nov 29, 2016 the bbc used computer graphics to capture the harrowing iguana vs.
Dec 09, 2016 planet earth ii film crews used camera traps to capture images of a snow leopard. It is available on netflix in 4k but the difference in picture quality is quite. The making of the most unprecedented planet earth ii episode. No, there is not reliable evidence that the bbc has used cgi or suchlike in any scene of planet earth 2. Planet earth ii tv miniseries 2016 planet earth ii tv. Baby ibex descends mountains to escape a fox planet earth. When planet earth first aired in 2006, it showed us our world in a way wed never seen it before. Krones metapure technology meets approved scientific guidelines of the large consumer packaged goods companies and is greenlit by the u.
Its successor, planet earth ii, was filmed in ultrahigh definition uhd. While this question dates back to 2016, it may still be relevant as planet earth iii is currently in development and coming to screens in 2022. The stunning nature docuseries sequel featuring leopards, penguins, sloths and more will be simulcast on amc, sundance and bbc america. The bbc has always set the world standard for nature programming, and planet earth ii takes it to yet another level. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. It was universally lauded as exceptional, and if you havent seen it then youre missing a genuine treat. Sets and props from genesis ii also found their way into planet earth. The show was canceled after one season of 21 episodes. Heres just one example of a shot from planet earth ii in which they used some advanced thermal cameras to capture a leopard hunting pigs in. The snow leopard scene is the result of three years worth of effort by a total of eight crew members and 20 local trackers. They used a wide variety of cameras on the series, depending on the needs of the specific setup and shoot, and the preferences of the particular subcrews.
Parents need to know that this flatout gorgeous highdefinition nature series uses cuttingedge film equipment to capture neverbeforeseen animal behavior from around the world. Planet earth crew filmed that dramatic snow leopard hunting scene on the border of pakistan and afghanistan when the world was hunting for al qaeda. The pilot focused on gender relations from an early 1970s. Planet earth ii uses all kinds of crazy new camera tech. Planet earth ii is a 2016 british nature documentary series produced by the bbc as a sequel to planet earth, which was broadcast in 2006. On 7 november 2016, the bbc uploaded a clip featuring a group of snakes chasing an iguana from. The photography is simply phenomenal, showing whats possible by sparing no expense for filming equipment and having the patience to capture the most spectacular, iconic moments in earths wildest places. The previous pilot was genesis ii, and it featured many of the concepts and characters later redeveloped and mostly recast in planet earth. Five truly remarkable moments captured on film in planet. Parents need to know that planet earth is a flatout gorgeous highdefinition nature series that uses cuttingedge film equipment to capture neverbeforeseen animal behavior from around the world. The vox video dives into the challenges nature documentaries like planet earth used to have back in the days of film, and then advances rapidly through the decades until we reach the jawdropping. I have the dvd version however the blu ray version do not include the diaries of the dvd version and thats very disappointing because its a very interesting part of the documentary in seeing how the film crew go about filming the hunting and behavioral scenes of. The second video is called how wildlife films warp time and it explains the use of super slow motion and timelapse cinematography. When we make a landmark show, we try to say, this is the last word on the.
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