Bbcs planet earth ii shot with 4k cameras and drones. Nov 15, 2017 filming wildlife takes cameraman ted giffords to some of the remotest corners of the planet. Jun 23, 2017 planet earth ii bbc americas epic sequel to 2006 nature documentary series, planet earth involved 42 different camera operators, who filmed in 40 countries over the course of a four. Nov 15, 2016 a behindthescenes look at filming planet earth ii.
Making of planet earth ii planet earth ii bbc america. Five years in the making, it was the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the bbc and also the first to be filmed in high definition. 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. Four years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 71 cameramen filming across 204 locations in 62 countries, this is the ultimate portrait of our planet. The bbc tried to get permission to film there for 25 years before finally being allowed for planet earth. It took over 2,000 days in the field, using 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations, to capture the series. This new series, three years in the making, is the most hightech production ever undertaken by the bbc.
The resolution on hidef cameras produces an image thats remarkable in its clarity and allows for filming in very low light. The series debuted on bbc one and bbc one hd the following sunday 6 november from 8pm to 9pm. Frozen planet is a 2011 british nature documentary series, coproduced by the bbc and the open university. Earth 2 is an american science fiction television series which aired on nbc from november 6, 1994 to june 4, 1995. Planet earth ii allowed us to soar with eagles, scramble with iguanas, and dance with flamingos. Behind the scenes videos released by bbc earth reveal some of the secrets behind filming the mother and baby walrus in the water and. Planet earth ii 4k a decade ago, planet earth redefined natural history filmmaking, giving us the ultimate portrait of life on earth.
It was a foreshadowing or maybe even the catalyst of an increasingly cinematic approach to nature filmmaking. As it begins, a baby iguana, newly hatched from an egg buried in sand, tentatively pokes its. Over three years in the making, in 40 different countries, on 117 filming trips and a total of 2089 shooting days, bbc americas planet earth ii brings a whole new view of our planet. What inspired him to start the journey in the first place. A highspeed camera filmed 1,000 frames per second, slowing down the action 40 times to reveal the action. Dji ronin, long lenses and lots of patience bbc behind the scenes behindthescenes bts camera dji ronin news planet earth planet earth 2. Sir davids intrepid crew managed to film bobcats as they hunted ducks and squirrels in the.
Crew spent 3 weeks in swamp with deadly snake to film ninja frog a cameraman on planet earth 2 risked life and limb to capture extraordinary footage of a glass frog fending off a. Planet earth 2 from bbc will debut in 2016 in beautiful 4k. Bbc planet earth ii cinematography explained cinema5d. 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. The production crew behind planet earth ii learned one expensive lesson in the grasslands episode. 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. But despite taking a perilous dip with penguins, the nature series kept to mainly dry realms. This map shows all the filming locations used in bbcs planet earth series. No, there is not reliable evidence that the bbc has used cgi or suchlike in any scene of planet earth 2. Dec 11, 2016 the planet earth ii producer promised one of the most fantastic and. You see a lot of new filmmaking technology in planet earth ii, but no single innovation made it possible. Weight is probably a big deal if they have to carry their equipment on foot. What cameras were used to film bbcs planet earthplanet earth 2.
This map shows all the filming locations used in bbcs planet. 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. 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. Planet earth 2 producer talks new series seven worlds. 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. What cameras were used to film bbcs planet earthplanet. Shot in 40 different countries over 117 filming trips.
From tropical seas to the harsh conditions of the arctic, the makers of blue planet ii use modern filming equipment and techniques to shine a light on areas of the planet that humans have never seen before. Planet earth is a 2006 british television series produced by the bbc natural history unit. Planet earth ii uses all kinds of crazy new camera tech. Planet earth ii tv miniseries 2016 planet earth ii. Filming planet earth was even crazier than the documentary itself by sara boboltz i ts strange to think how we can now watch the bbcs planet earth on netflix, curled up in our pajamas with all the blankets, cookies and other creature comforts we want. A giant trevally fish defied natural order by emerging from the waves and snapping up a bird in a single bite off the seychelles. In our interview, michael talks about the drones and the gear he used in filming for planet earth ii jungles, the technical and logistic. How the planet earth ii cinematographer filmed komodo. This map shows all the filming locations used in bbcs planet earth series 33x12931. The entire planet earth ii crew shot footage in 40 different countries on 117 different filming trips. 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. How the planet earth ii cinematographer filmed komodo dragons.
So says mark brownlow, producer of the upcoming shallow seas programme in part two of the bbcs spectacular planet earth series. 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. Nearly million viewers tuned in to see the incredible shots that. Netflixs our planet, narrated by david attenborough and produced by the same team behind planet earth, is no different, and shares the same central conceit of its predecessors. It follows the journey and settlement of a small expeditionary group called the eden project, with the intent to journey to an earth like planet called g889 in an attempt to find a cure to an illness called the syndrome. Planet earth ii tv miniseries 2016 planet earth ii tv.
Planet earth was the first natural history documentary to be filmed in high definition, and now a decade later improved technology has made it possible to capture further details, from elusive animal behaviors to previously inaccessible remote landscapes. The series was the first nature program to be shot entirely in the highdefinition format. Filming wildlife takes cameraman ted giffords to some of the remotest corners of the planet. In fact, the bbc has explicitly denied this, and continues to do so. Ultimately, the bbcs goal is to represent nature the best we can, which may or may not include filming in a laboratory. Planet earth ii uses all kinds of crazy new camera tech wired. Filming planet earth was even crazier than the documentary. Actually, if you want to get super pedantic, the title suggests the entire series was shot with. Planet earth 2 crew risked swamp with deadly snake to film. This is the camera drone used for filming planet earth ii. Filming on hostile planet for national geographic april 1, 2019. The crazy new camera tech that made planet earth 2 possible. Captured in stunning ultrahigh definition detail, planet earth ii is an immersive exploration of the islands, mountains, jungles, grasslands, deserts, and.
We find out how they used an infraredmodified red dragon camera to film the highresolution high framerate night footage. Planet earth ii takes advantage of dramatic advances in filming technology to. But more impressive than the gear was the ingenuity of the creators and the cleverness and patience. It was also, at the time, the most expensive documentary series ever commissioned by the channel. The brilliant blue planet ii introduced sunday evening audiences to the crazy and beautiful animals that live in the oceans. Three years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 71 cameramen filming across 204 locations in 62 countries, planet earth is the ultimate portrait of our planet. Nov 12, 2016 the planet earth ii crew were able to get closer to hunting bobcats than anyone ever before credit. 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 show was canceled after one season of 21 episodes. For planet earth producer huw cordey, who spent 10 straight days living in a cave to film a single sixminute sequence, thats amateur night. Planet earth was the first nature documentary to be filmed in hd.
Bbc earth playing with time in wildlife filmmaking. Ten years on, advances in both filming technology and our understanding of the natural world mean we can reveal our planet from a completely new perspective. From the frozen tundra in the north to the dry forests of the equator, sir david attenborough narrates a compelling view of the planet. The production team, which includes executive producer alastair fothergill and series producer vanessa berlowitz, were previously responsible for the awardwinning series the blue planet 2001 and planet earth 2006, and frozen planet is. This jawdropping, awardwinning, landmark series from the bbcs natural history unit presents the epic story of life on earth. How planet earth ii filmed its thrilling snake island. Planet earth 2 producer talks new series seven worlds, filming challenges, and blue planet effect by akhil arora updated. The series received multiple awards, including four emmy awards, a peabody award, and an award from the royal television society.
Using a budget of unprecedented proportions, hd photography and unique, specially developed filming. This is the camera tech used to film animals in pitch dark. Heres the map of filming locations of planet earths season 1, which was shooted in 207 filming trips in 62 countries, and season 2, which was shooted in 117 places in 40 countries. Nov 08, 2016 the valley has some famous viewpoints. Fortunately, planet earth ii used a variety of sneaky ways to film their animal stars. Millions of viewers tuned in each week to watch as sir david attenborough guided us through some of the most incredible natural habitats on earth in bbc series planet earth ii. Fortunately, planet earth ii used a variety of sneaky ways to film. The team behind the revival of blue planet ii used special cameras to capture some of the premieres amazing shots. Im very proud of this film, i think its a great mix of animals and characters. Blue planet 2 prequel shows wildlife filmmaking at its. Captured in stunning ultrahigh definition detail, planet earth ii is an immersive exploration of the.
The resolution on hidef cameras produces an image thats remarkable in its clarity and allows for filming in. 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. Perhaps unsurprisngly, every single filming location was on the planet earth. When we make a landmark show, we try to say, this is the last word on the. 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. Gokyo ri at 5,360m is the highest point any of the planet earth crew reached in filming mountains. Filming for bbcs earths tropical islands borneo episode january 2, 2020. In other words, planet earth 2 is offering some truly remarkable new filming opportunities with the perfect demonstration of what the latest in professional recording machinery can do under some.
Everything you need to know about david attenboroughs new bbc show release date, start time, number of episodes. 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. What does it take to be a blue planet ii cameraman. The making of the most unprecedented planet earth ii episode. The bbc sent buchanan to mumbai to film those cats for planet earth ii, the. Its successor, planet earth ii, was filmed in ultrahigh definition uhd. We wanted new locations, to capture new animal behaviours and to employ new techniques its been a big challenge to make something fresh postblue planet. It took a year to gain access to the rugged karakoram mountains of pakistan because of the political instability of the region. With the first two methods, the infrared and thermal cameras only produce monochromatic images, but are suitable for filming in total darkness. In 2006 planet earth redefined natural history filmmaking, giving us the ultimate portrait of life on earth. The tech behind our planet, david attenboroughs first. See also the star wars filming locations and video game locations you can travel in real life.
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. The third option they used for the night clips of planet earth, and the one that produces a color picture, is the wellknown lowlight king sony a7s ii. Epic iguana and snake battle sets internet ablaze watch. Feb 24, 2016 planet earth was the first nature documentary to be filmed in hd. Planet earth ii bbc americas epic sequel to 2006 nature documentary series, planet earth involved 42 different camera operators, who filmed in 40 countries over the course of a four. Instead, the documentary series reflects a decade of steady improvements that have led to. You can take recording equipment to the other side of the world. You take this card out, you put it in the machine and then think, nothing. Ten years on, the unprecedented advances in both filming technology and our understanding of the natural world means we can once again reveal our planet from a completely new perspective.
Challenged by spiders, aggressive red ants and torrential rain storms, he also explored the. Following on from the massive success of planet earth ii, the series has been revived 16 years after its first broadcast it will be released in seven episodes later this year after being four years and 125 exhibitions in the making. 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. The two most important factors in the success of planet earth were the equipment and new techniques used. The five minute blue planet 2 video released this week shows some stunning and inspiring wildlife filmmaking shots. The bbc has always set the world standard for nature programming, and planet earth ii takes it to yet another level. If you didnt miss an episode, perhaps consider including some of the programmes filming locations on your next superyacht itinerary. The series is presented and narrated by sir david attenborough with the main theme music composed by hans zimmer.
The epic production of planet earth ii tv technology. How planet earth ii filmed its thrilling snake island chase. Apr 29, 2016 this technique was used for planet earth to reveal a crocodile strike in powerful detail. Stunning photographs from david attenborough tv series planet. Planet earth ii producers reveal 6 ways they filmed their animal. Some of the cameras used on planet earth 2 included red dragon some modified, sony a7s ii. When the gorgeous planet earth ii premiered in the uk in november, one clip in particular turned heads. Bristol has been the global home of bbcs natural history programme making for almost 60 years. Filming the new underwater apple tv screensavers september 26, 2019.
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