Planet earth is a wonderful series in the true sense of that word, and yet a series that is equally deeply depressing as mans impact threatens the worlds ecosystems. Like many of the best planet earth clips, this incredible footage is the result of the kind of extreme luck that only comes with hard work. From spellbinding wildlife spectacle to intimate encounters, planet earth ii will take you closer than ever before. Visit 6 planet earth 2 filming locations by superyacht boat. How planet earth ii filmed its thrilling snake island. Planet earth earned a top 10 spot in all three demographics nearly every week it aired source. And nor would it have occurred to anyone that in the cold light of the antarctic not all of planet earth ii s footage was shot in 4k. With david attenborough, sigourney weaver, thomas anguti johnston, huw cordey.
Episodes filmed in 40 locations including botswana, costa rica and singapore mailonline travel reveals how you can follow. 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. The planet earth 2 crew put every turtle hatchling it saw or. 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. The footage is the first of its kind in history, the network says.
Planet earth ii was filmed over three years including 117 filming expeditions and recorded footage in 40 different countries. Sanderson of ateles films talks to skytango about his experiences working on the series. This clip was taken from the islands episode of planet earth ii. To say that we are distorting natural history would be absurd. Episode 1 of planet earth ii is the most requested show on bbcs iplayer this year and was filmed on some of the planets most remote islands, revealing the lives of iguanas, pygmy sloths and. Nov 08, 2016 the valley has some famous viewpoints. How planet earth ii filmed its thrilling snake island chase. New technology has allowed individual stories to be captured in an unparalleled level of detail. In terms of remote places, the only thing that was massively useful. The planet earth ii sequence is the first time that four snow leopards have ever been filmed together.
Behind the scenes videos released by bbc earth reveal some of the secrets behind filming the mother and baby walrus in the water and. The bbcs planet earth ii is britains mostwatched natural history show. The team behind the revival of blue planet ii used special cameras to capture some of the premieres amazing shots. Cities, which follows groups of animals that have adapted to live in dense metropolises, is as beautifully filmed and edifying as the rest of the planet earth episodes, but with a more powerful. I only know this because during the diaries segment at the end of the show, i saw one of the camera operators carrying an arri amira. Hatchling marine iguanas are attacked by snakes hunting en masse. Planet earth ii explores the unique characteristics of earths most iconic habitats and the extraordinary ways animals survive within them. Hans zimmer shares the tracks that inspired him and his team to create the incredible, original soundtrack for bbc ones planet earth ii. Emmy awardwinning, 11 episodes, five years in the making, the most expensive nature documentary series ever commissioned by the bbc, and the first to be filmed in high definition. Planet earth ii conservation on film via conjour conservation journal. Feb 20, 2017 how the bbc made planet earth ii posted by jason kottke feb 20, 2017 in the first of a threepart video series, voxs joss fong looks at how the technology used to film nature documentaries has changed over the past 50 years and how the producers of planet earth ii used contemporary image stabilization techniques to make the series with a. 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. With as few as 3,500 snow leopards remaining in the wild.
According to the world wildlife fund official website, our planet was filmed over four years, and the incredible footage was captured using the. Oct 23, 2017 blue planet 2 includes closeup lab footage of corals bleaching, as this could only be filmed with lights and specialised cameras. The series received multiple awards, including four emmy awards, a peabody award, and an award from the royal television society. Arguably 720p60 has only ten percent less information than 1080i30. A camera crew worked from dusk to dawn for weeks filming the exact spot, hoping something would happen, and if it did, that the camera would be in focus.
Bbc accused of faking shots for planet earth 2 a viral video claiming that the bbc used computer graphics to capture a viral iguana vs. But the filmmaking crew for bbc americas new docuseries planet earth ii managed to capture the creatures up close so close they brushed against the camera and even got four leopards on film at once. Now attenborough and planet earth are coming back, and this time the series will take advantage of the best technology 2016 has to offer. Earth 2 was completely conquered by genghis khan 2 and he is not cooperative with film crews. 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. Check back next monday for the next episode in this miniseries. Eagleeyed observers of the bbcs latest natural history opus, planet earth ii, will have noticed some non4k kit being used in the making of segments. He wanted to make his own blockbuster, and he has finally realised. The planet earth 2 crew put every turtle hatchling it saw. From spellbinding wildlife spectacle to intimate encounters, planet earth ii takes you closer than ever before. This map shows all the filming locations used in bbcs planet earth series 33x12931.
Planet earth ii producers reveal 6 ways they filmed their animal. David attenborough returns in this breathtaking documentary showcasing life on planet earth. For some, remote islands offer sanctuary away from the mainland. The nature docuseries planet earth ii just premiered in the us. Nov 08, 2016 this behaviour has never been filmed before. As it begins, a baby iguana, newly hatched from an egg buried in sand, tentatively pokes its. Planet earth ii uses all kinds of crazy new camera.
Planet earth ii producers reveal 6 sneaky ways they filmed their animal stars. Nov 29, 2016 bbc accused of faking shots for planet earth 2 a viral video claiming that the bbc used computer graphics to capture a viral iguana vs. Filming planet earth was even crazier than the documentary. In the islands episode, the crew filmed a penguin colony that lives on a remote active volcano. The series is presented and narrated by sir david attenborough with the main theme music composed by hans zimmer. Since being a teenager simon cox loved science fiction, especially star wars. If you didnt miss an episode, perhaps consider including some of the programmes filming locations on. Mountains planet earth ii shows bbc nordic bbc studios nordic. Apr 05, 2019 according to the world wildlife fund official website, our planet was filmed over four years, and the incredible footage was captured using the latest 4k camera technology. How planet earth ii filmed its thrilling snake island chase scene vox. Stunning rainbowhued birds steal the show in brand new clips new footage from planet earth 2 shows two of natures most spectacular birds out to steal the limelight. Jun 14, 2017 the mailonline claims the the bbc is caught in a fakery row this morning after a producer on planet earth ii confirmed that the shows beloved iguana chase scene was stitched together from. Cameras are so much smaller you can now have them on a kind. Dec 12, 2016 the planet earth 2 crew put every turtle hatchling it saw or filmed back in the sea.
Bbcs planet earth ii is one of most talked about wildlife television productions ever. We filmed this sequence over a period of two years, in two trips to galapagos of. Planet earth 2 filmed many of those sweeping overhead. Planet earth 2006 holds the distinction of being the first natural history series to be filmed in hd. The stunning nature docuseries sequel featuring leopards. Pla earth ii watch the satellite is a science to pla earth ii watch how was blue pla 2 filmed bt pla earth blue ii 8 ways pla earth blue ii 8 ways producers filmed aquaticpla earth ii producers reveal 6 ways they filmed animalpla earth ii producers reveal 6 ways they filmed animalhow was. The team used remote cameras to get closeups without scaring the leopards. Planet earth ii saiga antelope, hardy grass, and filming. Find out about the cameras behind the incredible undersea footage. One of planet earth ii s grossest and coolest moments features a billionstrong the portable rigs let director fredi devas film a scene at the beginning of the cities episode that feels like a. Of course the planet earth 2 iguana scene was faked edited. Shot in 40 different countries over 117 filming trips.
Where was planet earth 2 filmed the earth images revimage. Jul 19, 2017 pla earth ii watch the satellite is a science to pla earth ii watch how was blue pla 2 filmed bt pla earth blue ii 8 ways pla earth blue ii 8 ways producers filmed aquaticpla earth ii producers reveal 6 ways they filmed animalpla earth ii producers reveal 6 ways they filmed animalhow was. How planet earth ii filmed penguins on zavodovski island. From the frozen tundra in the north to the dry forests of the equator, sir david attenborough narrates a compelling view of the planet. Feb 20, 2017 the technology behind the cinematic style of the bbcs planet earth ii. 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. See also the star wars filming locations and video game locations you can travel in real life.
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. At the heart of the problem, of course, lies the explosion of human population that has increased from 1. The pilot focused on gender relations from an early 1970s. The first trailer was released on 9 october 2016, and the series premiered on 6 november 2016.
Heres the map of filming locations of planet earth s season 1, which was shooted in 207 filming trips in 62 countries, and season 2, which was shooted in 117 places in 40 countries. May 02, 2017 bbcs planet earth ii is one of most talked about wildlife television productions ever. The crazy new camera tech that made planet earth 2. And it worked closely with conservationists trying to safeguard the turtles future.
A camera crew worked from dusk to dawn for weeks filming. The epic production of planet earth ii tv technology. Home technology editor ced yuen explains why he thinks the planet earth 2 4k ultra hd bluray is a mustbuy for tv geeks this year. 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 wired. Feb 23, 2016 now attenborough and planet earth are coming back, and this time the series will take advantage of the best technology 2016 has to offer. It was presented as a pilot for what was hoped to be a new weekly television series. How the planet earth ii cinematographer filmed komodo dragons with teeth like steak knives. Gokyo ri at 5,360 m is the highest point any of the planet earth crew reached in filming mountains. 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 snow leopard scene is the result of three years worth of effort by a total of eight crew members and 20 local trackers.
Nov 15, 2016 planet earth ii was filmed over three years including 117 filming expeditions and recorded footage in 40 different countries. Experience the world from the viewpoint of animals themselves. The planet earth 2 crew put every turtle hatchling it saw or filmed back in the sea. When the gorgeous planet earth ii premiered in the uk in november, one clip in particular turned heads. Planet earth the old and the new is supposed to be a natural history programme at its core, to help us expand our sphere of knowledge about the species we share this planet with. The documentary itself is breathtakingly filmed, which left me wondering how on earth they got the shots they did. Planet earth ii producers reveal 6 ways they filmed their. It first aired on april 23, 1974 on the abc network, and stars john saxon as dylan hunt. Even if you are not a fan of nature films or documentary, planet earth ii constantly kept me entertained and wanting to watch episode after episode, like a good book that you cant seem to put down.
Everything you need to know about david attenboroughs new bbc show release date, start time, number of episodes. The technology behind the cinematic style of the bbcs planet earth ii. Dec 09, 2016 episode 1 of planet earth ii is the most requested show on bbcs iplayer this year and was filmed on some of the planet s most remote islands, revealing the lives of iguanas, pygmy sloths and. How planet earth ii filmed rare snow leopards insider. If you have, unless you were part of the team that produced it, despite all the noise about its higher resolutuion you probably havent seen it. Gokyo ri at 5,360m is the highest point any of the planet earth crew reached in filming mountains. How the bbc makes planet earth look like a hollywood movie. Planet earth ii uses all kinds of crazy new camera tech. This map shows all the filming locations used in bbcs planet.
How the planet earth ii cinematographer filmed komodo. So many of planet earth iis scenes are shot and edited like sequences from an action movie. Earth 3 was going to be used, but it was sold for scrap. How the bbc made planet earth ii posted by jason kottke feb 20, 2017 in the first of a threepart video series, voxs joss fong looks at how the technology used to film nature documentaries has changed over the past 50 years and how the producers of planet earth ii used contemporary image stabilization techniques to make the series with a. With as few as 3,500 snow leopards remaining in the wild, they are incredibly elusive and hard to film. 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. Perhaps unsurprisngly, every single filming location was on the planet earth. Im willing to bet that this distinction didnt cross anyones minds as they were watching the pictures. Planet earth ii on imdb planet earth ii at nhk in japanese. The dvd sales numbers have been just as impressive. The original 11part series made heavy use of a shot you could call the godseye viewa sweeping overheard aerial filmed from a helicopter. 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. It was also filmed in 4k, so 4k tv owners should look forward to an.
And nor would it have occurred to anyone that in the cold light of the antarctic not all of planet earth iis footage was shot in 4k. In the original planet earth, released in 2006, crews were able to get footage of a lone snow leopard but only by camping out a mile away and using a highpowered camera lens for the series reboot, the crews had access to newer, hightech camera traps that can be left in place for long periods of time and. Planet earth ii producers reveal 6 sneaky ways they filmed their animal stars 1. Would you have what it takes to capture the incredible. Insider spoke with producer liz white to learn about the treacherous journey to the island.
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