How the BBC makes Planet Earth look like a Hollywood movie
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- čas přidán 19. 02. 2017
- The technology behind the cinematic style of the BBC's Planet Earth II.
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I would love to see what percentage of footage they actually use after a week long shoot.
Nearly every shot we see in the final version is simply breathtaking.
One of their producers, Chadden Hunter, told me that they shoot 6-8 terrabytes of footage for what ends up being a 3-4 minute sequence. High resolution and high frame rate are part of that but also, keeping the shot in focus has become much harder with these big camera sensors (shallower depth of field) and all the moving handheld shots. The camera operators for these shows are absolute beasts -joss
Documentaries are typically shoot everything and let the editor sort it out. Of course there is a general outline for what to get but most of the magic footage comes from the unplanned shots that are shot on reflex/instinct/whim.
Source: I've edited a few doco's.
Frame by Frame I wonder how much footage there is to edit? I imagine that there must be hours and hours of material.
Gleanix where can I see planet earth II?
Vox the quality off bbc video is incredible. i can't think of many of documentaries which weren't good and top gear video is incredible.
A fantastically insightful video Joss! We cannot wait for the next chapter.
BBC Earth Hey BBC!
BBC Earth Hey,u guys should film in countries like Nepal too and use 8k 60p cameras in your next BBC earth 3 documentary,that would be so awesome.
BBC Earth BBC earth
hey BBC Is global warming is chinese hoax?
this is neat, gw joss
David Attenborough's death will be the loss of a national treasure
E mily oh yes but let's enjoy him
E mily oh yes. Let's JOIN him.
Suicide pact for nature.
Dont jinx it!
They'll make sure to get it on film.
He survived 2016 ..Now he's immortal
"You might notice the difference in resolution from HD to Ultra HD" * watches CZcams video in 360p *
Ankit Talukdar lol
hahahahhaha
240p 😏
Russell Fernandez lol mine had gone to 144p at that moment apparantly bc i was at the other room while watching this.
140p...
Sometimes I hear Attenborough’s voice in my head as I go about my day
“The young adult male, hungry yet again, forages the pantry for more signs of potato crisps or Cinnamon Toast Crunch. While he should be out foraging for greener pastures or preparing a fresher meal, he seems to have decided to gain body weight & mass as a means of attracting a mate to better keep warm for cuffing season. What an interesting display of behavior. We’ll check back in with him later”
lol
this made my day
xD
Potato chips 😉
james paul
C
hahahahahaahah
Stranger than Fiction
And here we see a common Human in his natural environment. He's now reading through comments, totally unaware of his surroundings. He's desperately searching for love, but what he doesn't know, is that he won't find it here. In the comments of a youtube video.
You Don't Know That! I could still find that special someone. I just need to keep broadcasting my virtue till they notice!
Tensions grow high when they can't find what they want. There are even some rare cases known, were they go as far as to release their aggression on their computer, instead of other commenters, like they would normally do.
did you just assume my gender?????
i love this XD
Aldo lmao I'm high thinking the same damn thing and then I scroll down to do as your comment says and it's about the same as I thought, crazy
As an American, we really owe a lot to the UK public for being willing to fund the BBC and it's incredible nature documentaries. They are a gift to the world.
Naw Dawg we aren’t willing. We are forced😂
@@aniboo3916 Fair. Was the BBC set up before you guys got rid of the monarchy? Cuz if it was after, isn't that technically democracy aka you're willing?
So true!! We owe UK
Naw Dawg Bro we have not gotten rid of the monarchy also we are forced periodt.
@@nawdawg4300 it's a tax, no tax is willingly put on people
I think we all were heavily invested in the survival of those baby iguanas running from snakes.
They make it. I promise they do.
@Ryan Plethra do you mean Saint Martin?
Yeah, that was beautiful
I had never been so stressed
It was so dramatic I’ve loved it and cheered for the iguana
Sir. David Attenborough is their real weapon.I would watch a video recorded in a potato as long as he narrated.
To be honest, I could watch a video _of_ a potato as long as he narrated
you so wrong ... they have many weapons beside Sir.david .a ...they have talent and good filming and cinematic style for thier documentaries
@ oh the crew is simply amazing. I can't even imagine not having planet earth in our world today and other stuff they've done. David Attenborough, I will shed full on tears when he dies. I will miss him more than some of my dead relatives - Mulaney.
You should watch his movie "A Life on Our Planet".
being another potato the protagonist
There's so much improvement between planet Earth and planet Earth II, wow
We all keep making the mistake of thinking that technology isn't crazy. But it is. And if you look at anything from 10 years ago today, no matter how modern you might remember it, it will probably look old and primitive.
LOTR begs to differ... but yes, the difference between most films over a decade is pretty huge.
Legolas on those elephants have aged very poorly, but luckily that's the only thing in lotr that did.
DAVIDEOS not really awesome vs awesome isn't a huge change
+GrijzePilion 1080p is starting to look primitive to me.
The soundtrack in the middle of the video is so smooooth!
6:00 - anyone!?!?
Which one is it! where can I find it!!
UGH! I can never find these tracks they use!!
VOX needs to do a better job of naming the songs they use!
Check in the description
Haha what a coincidence I actually made a video a couple weeks ago about the editing in Planet Earth II. The show is so freaking good, and much like all of your other content, this video manages to pull back the veil show the beauty and technical mastery of the BBC team.
I agree
when David Attenborough passes on there will be a day of national mourning in the UK.
generations have grown up with his programmes.
we love him like a grandad! 🌍🌿🐅
Same here in Canada he's been with me since childhood, back when we had projectors to watch films!
I grew up in Belgium and I think 80% of the nature documentaries I saw on tv as a kid were voiced by him.
he won't die
Sit Stand Walk real talk
An Audi RS6 to pass on means to die...
Just imagine how will Planet Earth 3 would look like
Rogelio Bustos It depends if david is still alive. I think it took them 6 years for part 2 now imagine part 3.
if there's even enough nature left to film by that time :')
Rogelio Bustos NOW IN X-RAY
IMAGINE!! I mean back in 90's we thought that WOW cinema cant get any better and we thought it was incredible, then when you rewatch 90's movies, omg cringe. It looks like a child made those movies. But just imagine, RIGHT NOW we look at Planet Earth II and think DAMN this is the most incredible cinematic thing Ive seen........and we know 100% it will get better, but our mind cant grib as to how something so perfect and top notch can get any better.....Man I am looking forward to 2030, 2050, and man imagine the technology we will have around 2100????? The lucky children who will live then!
Rogelio Bustos filmed with 3d 360 cameras for viewing with a vr headset! that kind of technology is perfect for nature docs
3:30 That shot always leaves me gasping
Wonderful documentary series that helps us to understand and find love for the nature around us.
epSos.de then u eat some steak and chicken wings lol
Somewhere up there, aliens film us much the same way we do these animals; from afar without us noticing their presence. They call the documentary Planet Earth also.
David Attenborough is still the narrator.
Brian L oh my god I just snorted so hard 😂
they are indeed recording us and the galactic sir attenborough is articulating the blond American who appears to be the alpha male
Not to brag or anything... but I'm probably a fan favorite.
666 likes
Naw, It's Morgan Freeman.
*changes to 1080p*
*restarts video*
*changes to 1080p*
*restarts video*
*reverts back to 480p due to possessing the world's shittest internet connection*
i watch all vids in 144p or 240p lol
+Foil Really?!
Foil wat
+Foil Are you in Borneo or using a Pringles can to steal someone's Bluetooth?
Last shot of snakes chasing lizard gave me the chills....
That filming at 6:36 is an insectophobics' nightmare
3:11 was so heart breaking
"Hey wanna Netflix and chill"
"Yea whatcha wanna see?"
"Planet earth 2"
*wets her pants"
open bob
I invited a girl to watch it at 4k/hdr on an oled tv and she seems to have found the proposition boring. I don't understand girls at all sometimes
adonisds me too, I'm a girl myself but many of my friends don't appreciate how beautiful it is
I love documentaries they are a jam
Dhanish Br you mean wets her plants ?
The camerawork gave me eyegasms, Hans Zimmers music gave me eargasms, David Attenborough's intellectual narration gave me a braingasm.
Planet Earth 2 was an incredible work of art that brought me back to when I was a kid and how much a loved watching and learning about wildlife (still do)
Rarely every buy BluRay movies but I have started my collection of animal documentaries narrated by the great Sir David Attenborough.
Things like these must be watched in the highest quality to fully appreciate it.
And Joss gave me penisgasms.
That's a great idea for a collection!
R.I.P BluRay :((
A lot of gasms
David Attenborough is without a doubt the greatest documenteur in the history of television.
"You might notice the improvement from HD to Ultra HD"
Me in 480p: "mhm yes"
I can't believe Americans still can't pronounce Attenborough right
William Mcmeekin How do you guys pronounce it?
At - En - Bur - Oh, right?
atten-bruh
William Mcmeekin standard
You should try living in Edinburgh with all the tourists during the Festival
Earth *is* a Hollywood movie
and it's even better than that
Shoulders of Giants, Yeah remember that one huge explosion scene that wasn't by Michael Bay but by earth itself? It was in China.
Be Inspired you mean Japan?
Demerit Nation, no the warehouse chemical explosion in china.
Earth is a French New Wave movie.
I've watched this three-part video so many times, and I keep coming back to it. Every time I watch it, I feel that same satisfying feeling I've felt before. Congratulations, Vox.
I’m a dancer, and I hope to make dance videos in the woods, filmed in the way planet earth 2 was done. There is such a peaceful gentleness to the way they filmed this.
*Very proud of the BBC for making yet another spectacular "Planet Earth"
no, that just means BBC is our God
Sleep- Over-Everything lol your comment with the emoji
that lizard at the end should play the next James bond.
iguana*
Gex
Marine Iguana
Brain Quake which is a type of lizard.
Just watching the snippets of scenes from the program moves me emotionally. Breathtaking.
The footage to me when I first watched this is simply mind boggling. I can't wait to see what they can do in years to come.
I love joss fong
who doesn't?
She's a godess
Teddy Tran Love is an understatement for me when it comes to Joss...
Did someone piss in Ollie K's coffee today?
tytube3001 every freaking time I see a vid with her in it I see droolers in the comments section
VOX should stick to these kinds of vidiyas
master asdf yeah they should do stuff like this instead of the stupid political videos
Especially muslim apologist videos not.
The thing is though that you can't simply ignore a problem and expect it to disappear.
why? is hearing something you might not agree with that painful?
@The Establishment master asdf needs a safe space
Thank you for bringing attention to the tech and artistry that has gone into making this series! Fascinating.
That iguana shot is one of best shot of all times wildlife cinematography.
Should be #1 on Trending. Everything I stand and live for ... Dynamic and Breathtaking. dedication to what you believe in.
How does trending work?
@@readisgooddewaterkant7890 nobody knows
@@readisgooddewaterkant7890 basically they decide by just mixing trash with good tv shows and movies
@@PalkkiTT what? No we do know, this isn't the recommended, trending is chosen
funny how everyone in the comments is saying they don't like politics... while bringing up politics in an unrelated non political video
Shaun Dreclin its called humour
It's understandable. They want Vox to know what they like and dislike so that maybe they'll get more science videos and less political videos.
Shaun Dreclin LOL #TrueFacts
Shaun Dreclin people are tired of smug left wing videos
Shaun Dreclin da trump is on my channel
Planet earth series is probably the best cinematic experience I have ever had... Thank you so much for making this video
Man, controlling those hand-held gimbals must be the most amazing core and arm workout...
Both Planet Earth series are some of the most beautiful and awe inspiring pieces of media I've ever seen.
I'm not okay with how David Attenborough's name was pronounced, I forgot American's say those sort of names funny. Att-en-bruh not Att-en-boh-row. Att-en-burr-uh also works.
Curly j20 it's because we see borough and assume it's pronounced the same way that you would if we're talking about the things that dug the Chunnel do.
At-ten-bur-ruh is the correct pronunciation if I'm not wrong, from what I've watched of British television. 'Edinburgh' is pronounced similarly.
I'm not okay with how British people say, "Carpark, bonnet, arches, boot, mate, and other stupid ass sounding words..
DJ CHUB AND TUCK well unlucky we invented English, you guys borrowed it and made it easier for stupid people to understand.
DJ CHUB AND TUCK It's funny because you speak the language we invented
I truly enjoy seeing behind the scenes of nature documentaries - sometimes even more than I enjoy the documentaries themselves. It's fascinating to see the process that goes into bringing us that breathtaking footage.
Who would not fall in love with such a beautiful voice.
WOW, I worked to build some of these early stabilized flightheads using RC gyroscope's. awesome !
Penguns...Pengwings...Penguings....Penwings....penquing
Haise Leonhardt what are you doing in the comments section, Benedict Cumberbatch?
The Un Und Unly Gwad, your comment makes me so happy.
Don't forget Panguins, Pingiuns, Pehguins, 321 Penguwins and Pangwens.
Pain Gwens.
Peegoins
I have always loved the Planet Earth channel, and seeing them improve brightens my day.
Absolutely fascinating! Could watch those documentaries all day long
Joss fong is the reason why i am still subscribe to vox
I haven't been watching many vox videos recent because imo I think they're pushing agendas but man if joss's videos don't keep me coming back
LehKhan If saying most muslims are normal humans is an agenda.. you get more triggered than a sjw
bambarby that coming from the guy with a video of a girls water Polo match panning down to their butts
Ryan Leaf Islam is not peqceful, but the people are. Why do people have a hard time getting that?
Yoshikage Kira "Most", not all, are OUTWARDLY peaceful. The ideology is extremely dangerous. About half of them, globally, are fundamentalist who make southern evangelicals look secular. A very large percentage fully endorse theocracy and terrorist actions. This needs to be acknowledged. Like the previous commenter stated, Vox pretends that they are treated like animals. They aren't. They are given extraordinary tolerance in the west. More than they receive from the gulf states.
Who is just watching this in bed all warm and cozy 😩
“Ah, I’m just a big, toasty cinnamon bun."
I wish. Stuck in my room with no heater. My toes are freezing!
Macca Killer yep I sure am but it's also nearly 6am and i havn't slept a wink so good times and bad 😂
me
Autist alert
I always appreciate them and wondering as well on "How they do that?" specially when they capture amazing scenes and the animals don't disturb at all 😊
Another fantastic video Vox! I work in TV and am fascinated by how other shows are made. This is so informative
What I love about VOX is the they're like David Attenborough they can make anything interesting.
Please tell me the antelope at 3:10 got her baby back.
looks like she did! (2:47) czcams.com/video/RtnLNmB3ZNE/video.html
That's so awesome, thank you!
BooRadleyTube they tasted good
Vox Hey u guys I commented before in one or 2 of your shows and hope u guys read and please do a video on corruption in Nepal.
they did a video on it already, but it got corrupted
This was such a beautiful presentation. It gives you much to ponder.
love this thank you!! Planet Earth series was always my favorite
The ending note was so apt...no technology can replace masterful storytelling.
Having recently used a Glidecam (Stedicam alternative) for the first time and being excited about the potential for "epic" shots, I realized soon enough that just a steady shot doth not a compelling watch make :P
The composition, the lights, the motif...and with non-actors just as with animals, capturing them without spooking them...all so crucial.
The challenges, the disappointments, the joys of filmmaking is like nothing else for me :)
Looking forward to more such videos (a welcome break from politics).
Nothing has made me care more about the global natural environment since seeing the first Planet Earth series. The second was equally magnificent. Attenborough's narration of both is a masterpiece and his love for what he does is simply infectious
I loved planet earth so much it was so amazing and I remember watching it with my family
This is something I've always wondered about, very interesting. Thanks Vox !
I have been subscribed for about a week. I have gotta say this is a great channel! Every video you put up is a high quality educational and entertaining! :)
The narrative spoken by david attenborough and the visual graphic are the reason why i watch it and i like it
I remember being 5 when Planet Earth came out and being so excited to sit down and watch it with my parents. Watching Planet Earth 2 was incredible and brought up a bunch of really great memories for me.
I've always been fascinated by the efforts of film crews and organizations who take on the challenges of capturing nature's beauty and sharing it with the world. thanks to vox, we get to see some magic behind how its all possible. Liked and Subscribed!
thanks for such an amazing and insightful video..
I always wondered how such breath-taking shots were filmed..!!
Absolutely amazing!
Great video! Nice to see some extra insight to these incredible documentaries!
I've never seen anything better looking than this documentary on my LED TV.
joss
Nature documentaries make me cry, every time! I thought I would just enjoy my breakfast and watch a few quick Vox videos and here I am, sobbing. This planet is beautiful.
Awesome video, thanks for getting us behind the scenes
9:36 _I'm so thankful for this guy,, he stood in the middle of BUGS flying just for the show_ 😭👏🏼 *give this guy an award*
You're a funny guy
you do know these are drones..??
I think you meant 6:36
He has been knighted.
8:14 This whole chase scene was very impressive to watch.
I wish I could work as part of this amazing team. Simply wow.
saw the whole series my favorite yet!
I'm still mystified by how they can get those cinematics shots, especially of small and tiny animals, without disturbing them, letting them to do things completely naturally. Those close shots seem impossible.
This is the Vox I love ^-^
i was always curious about how they shot these perfect scenes!! i thought it was animated but its just stunning camera work!!! so cool!!!
Amazing videos.. watching them every day in the morning gives more info and a healthy start of a day.
No one will be able to replace David Attenborough. I think Stephen Fry will take the role IF he sadly passes alway but will never fulfill to the exceptional role from the living legend! You can't not like him; he is amazing in every way! Love ya lots David.
0:12 _You might notice the improvement in resolution from HD to Ultra HD_
*Watches video in 480p*
Yeah... I think I see it!
Buying this next week for sure
and no one, *No One* tells a story better than Sir David Attenborough. Ive seen every nature documentary he's narrated & I love them ALL! ♡
**Uploads the video in HD only**
"You might notice the improvement in resolution from HD to Ultra HD"
what
Didnt you see any difference then?
The camera is UltraHD which produces better HD images
😧
"Nowadays when you go to the cinema" *shows sound of music clip*
Thanks for this window into production techniques! I hope CZcamsrs are able to use some of them!
This information is exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
This has aired in the UK already. They told us how they achieved the shots at the end of each episode. Just like in the first series. Can't remember if this was touched upon in the series. This video feels a lot like the end of a Planet Earth episode. It's great to watch though.
David AttenBORROW
Uh... NO
Kitty-Jay Jones yeah the correct pronunciation is atten-bro
Shaun Dreclin bruh -_-
*sigh*
David Attenborough
AttenBOROUGH
Do you not see that O there? Is it David AttenBROUGH? No! I know Americans love reducing things together to make them easier (just like your national policies, amirite) but don't you dare disrespect the national treasure known as Sir David Attenborough.
brexit
b a i t 2/8
Planet Earth series are mind-blowing, extaordinary!!!
I like Joss's voice. it's gentle and soothing.
Effective storytelling is the difference between British and American documentaries.
American documentaries are so dumbed down,Its tedious to watch.
So true!
This was so pretentious it’s funny 😂.
@@xaviercopeland2789 its also true
BCC is simply awesome. A gift to the world with british tax payers money. Thanks to the british people from Brazil!
BCC pepeLaugh
@@tommacduff4330 😅 sorry. I didnt notice it! But I wont change it. Its funny! 🤣
@@tonysantos6345 It's not paid from taxes, but from a fee for those who wish to access it. It's a technical difference but still
@@tommacduff4330 BBC omegalul
I love the BBC as a British person. I can’t stand adverts though so if the BBC is defunded I probably won’t watch TV •_•
Thank you so much for this video Vox.
As a fellow filmmaker with a vast interest in Nature and wildlife videography, this was great to watch.
A “Behind the Scenes” or “The Making Of ________” with the film crews for for Planet Earth would be amazing.
BBC can do anything *if you put your head in the game*
_"When we go to the cinema _*_NOW_*_"_
(then shows movie clips from old movies, Forrest Gump, Sound of Music)
This video was great...keep it up vox...thank you so much for such great videos
I've been wondering how they obtained such incredible footage! Thanks for the video :D
Did she say "Dayvid Attimburrow"
@@johna4457 lol