An article (click
here) by Associated Press reporter Sandy Cohen caught my eye. Well, actually a specific quote in the article by a filmmaker caught my eye. Read on. The article discusses a new documentary called, "Earth" offered by the new Disneynature label. Apparently, a new camera has been developed which can slow images down up to 40 times while maintaining complete clarity. Filmmakers working on the "Earth" documentary used the camera to show the majestic power of a great white shark leaping out of the water to snatch his pray and the determined grace of a cheetah as she chases down a gazelle. So now the quote which gave me pause: (And, btw, where
are those PETA people when you need them?)
"When you slow it down . . . it [a cheetah chasing a gazelle] becomes a ballet really. It says, 'Look at this beautiful animal and admire it.' Yes, it's about to eat Bambi, but that isn't the point."--Alastair Fothergill, filmmaker
So with that thought in mind, Happy Earth Day everyone! Well, except for you, Bambi.
2 comments:
Did you know that "Earth" is really just the BBC/Discovery Channel documentary series "Planet Earth" (which we own and which is awesome) with a Disney label on it, and possibly some different narration? Not sure why they are doing that.
The circle of life goes on! I much prefer chocolate to venison!
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