Planet Earth (BBC1 thing)

Mikharper · 9 Mar 2006 at 15:35

Anyone catch this, I know its technically not photography but I thought we could have a discussion.

After getting into photography when I watch these types of programs I love the camera work they produce, if you consider that they have the luxury of not having to capture the moment in a split second, but rather a slightly longer time frame I guess that makes it easier.

Without waffeling, I just think if you paused the program, there would be some amazing "photographs" staring back at you.

Ghost in the Shell · 9 Mar 2006 at 15:54

trust me what they do is amazing and as amazing as and still work if not more! its an awesome program, and the quality is amazing. the way they plan their shots is awe inspiring.

the shot of the shark killing the seal was incredible. getting into position for a shot like that (and never knowing where and when) is hard work. the equipment is heavy, the platform is unstable and the predictablity is 0% so i take my hats off to them in ever respect.

cant wait for the next episode!

divine` · 9 Mar 2006 at 16:08

when is this on ?

Ghost in the Shell · 9 Mar 2006 at 16:17

sundays 9pm

AndyBorzi · 9 Mar 2006 at 16:31

Ghost in the Shell said:
sundays 9pm

Repeated on Saturdays at 6.30 - BBC2 I think.

philio16 · 9 Mar 2006 at 17:38

So long as the BBC continue producing these shows, I know my TV License is being well spent

SDK^ · 9 Mar 2006 at 17:58

I was going to make a post on Sunday after the show but didn't get round to it.

The filming was simply stunning andt he heli cam produces amazing footage.

cyKey · 9 Mar 2006 at 19:47

1km zoom lens, I'll take 10

I was never into these types of shows before photography but now I love them. Photography has totaly made me appreciate life, nature, everything like that. Planet Earth was simply amazing to watch. The slow-mo shark, the cute little polar bears, the penguins and that baby elephant that walked into a tree. Can't wait for the mountains episode on Sunday.

seaviewuk · 9 Mar 2006 at 19:56

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/planetearth/

They shot this in high definition format too

This series is being split into two.

After these four or five episodes, the remainder are being shown in September/October of this year if I recall correctly!

DeathCab4Stuie · 9 Mar 2006 at 21:05

Must agree with the shark killing the seal, sad as it was....it was awesome to watch from a technical point of view, (god i hope someone knows what i meant by that lol)

cyKey · 9 Mar 2006 at 23:08

DeathCab4Stuie said:
Must agree with the shark killing the seal, sad as it was....it was awesome to watch from a technical point of view, (god i hope someone knows what i meant by that lol)

Either you gave the shark a score out of 10, or you were looking for the best way to attack a seal from underwater

8,000th post, had to be done

DeathCab4Stuie · 10 Mar 2006 at 00:50

lol close but i meant somethin a little diff lol

Richard T · 10 Mar 2006 at 12:16

philio16 said:
So long as the BBC continue producing these shows, I know my TV License is being well spent

agreed this is what the beeb is by far the best at!!

cyKey · 13 Mar 2006 at 14:28

So then. Episode 2. :eek:

Those birds flying so high, the pandas, the snow leopard, all those stunning landscapes.

Richard T · 13 Mar 2006 at 14:40

cyKey said:
So then. Episode 2. Those birds flying so high, the pandas, the snow leopard, all those stunning landscapes.

agreed.... it was superb!!
Sod spending time on the afgan/ Pakistan border though! :eek:

Might bump into Bin Laden :eek:

AndyBorzi · 13 Mar 2006 at 14:44

Wasn't it 3 years with the Snow Leopards! Thats some dedication eh?!

Richard T · 13 Mar 2006 at 14:52

AndyBorzi said:
Wasn't it 3 years with the Snow Leopards! Thats some dedication eh?!

nutters you mean!!

I think it must be part of the the BBC cameraman job description to be a little on the mad side

good for us viewers though

Puffingbilly · 13 Mar 2006 at 14:59

Amazing Program I'm really enjoying it I think the filming is Brilliant

Biggus · 13 Mar 2006 at 15:04

I've always loved wildlife/nature programmes anyway, so this series is going to be enjoyable for me anyway, I'm really looking forward to next week's show on Freshwater.

Have a look @ http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/tvradio/programmes/planetearth/ and then go to the clips section, plenty more impressive scenery/photography/cinematography to come :cool: