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• We recently had the chance to sit down with cinematographer John Brown to talk about his incredible macro work, the challenges of filming tiny creatures, and how technology is shaping the future of natural history filmmaking. John has been making films for about 30 years, and his soon to be releasing project on James Cameron’s […]
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We recently had the chance to sit down with cinematographer John Brown to talk about his incredible macro work, the challenges of filming tiny creatures, and how technology is shaping the future of natural history filmmaking. John has been making films for about 30 years, and his soon to be releasing project on James Cameron’s the Secrets of Bees.
National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory immerses viewers in the remarkable lives of bees, some of the most vital creatures on Earth. Over the course of three years, specialized cameras offered an unprecedented look inside a single hive, unveiling its hidden dynamics. With over 20,000 bee species pollinating a third of the world’s food supply, this series reveals their stunning architectural abilities and intelligence, unlocking the secrets o