Ted_Oakes

Hi Phil, Great to hear from you! Didn't know you hung out here... The best thermal camera I can find so far is a Flir (about 600x400) or the VarioCam which has the same chip but can give higher res for static images. Anyone know of anything better out there?

Hi Folks, I'm looking for the highest quality thermal imaging camera that I could use in the field. Any suggestions? Ted

Brian - Thanks for that. Do you know where I can read about them? Any other thoughts about how to apply new techiques or equipment to filming animals? Ted

have you got a url for that?

Richard thanks for the PM. The project is huge, ambitious and commissioned. i'll give you a call next week. Anyone else out there have some ideas and want to talk? Ted

Thanks John - I'll look into those links. Traditionally we have shot on S16 topside and tape u/w. As you say film can do many things that tape can't and we will contine to use film for those. I'm also researching innnovation in other aspects of cinematography like aerial photo, extreme macro, high speed, underwater time lapse, copter cam, etc. (1) Are there any innovations in features or commercials that might be adaptable to filming animals? (2) Can anyone recommend people i should speak to? Ted_Oakes BBC Natural History Unit Bristol, UK e. Ted.Oakes(at)bbc.co.uk +44 117 907 4008

Anyone here knowledgeable about shooting underwater? Ted

If you want to be judged for the quality of the performance you've got from your actors then tape might be better because you can shoot more. If you are more concerned with the look then in my opinion film is more beautiful. Goodluck. Ted

John - The primary acquistion format will be HD, although film will be be used for some purposes. Broadcast in SD in the UK and possibly HD depending on international co-producers. AR will be 16x9. Any thoughts? Ted

Folks - I'm researching new cinematographic techniques for a BBC HD nature series about life on earth. Anyone out there willing to blue sky thinking with me? In the past, technical innovations like time lapse and the heli-gimble have led to new and spectacularly beautiful ways to film nature, wildlife and landscapes. Are there techniques being employed in feature film or commercial world that might give us new and beautiful ways to film animals, or animal spectacles - from blue whales to insects? Any wild ideas out there or people I should talk to? Ted