Re: Imagination Needed

[P3D Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxx>]

Larry Berlin wrote:
 
> Still, his technique is used in professional nature shows all the
> time. Just last night PBS (I think it was?) had a special show illustrating
> this very process as it is used in nature show productions.

Some of these "nature" shows are currently being roundly criticized for these 
filmmaking/production processes, which can deviate quite far from what is natural 
and at best represent a recreation or depiction. Only recently have they been 
compelled to started coming clean and tell us if events were staged or recreated.

Thankfully, there are some filmmakers who shoot their nature films in situ, 
without "stunts." The real thing. Takes longer, it's more expensive and it's less 
reliable. But the result is what it purports to be, which is worth a something in 
some people's eyes.

I guess the long and short of my comment is that the "professional" nature shows 
which resort to these tactics aren't viewed as very "professional" by everyone. 
Can't speak for the expectations of the judges in your local competition...who 
knows, they may view "Cheap Pet Tricks" as suitable material for the category! 8)


Eric G.


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