Behind the Wild Lens

Jake Willers
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Behind the Wild Lens

Join us on the Behind the Wild Lens Podcast as we uncover the mesmerizing secrets and captivating stories behind your beloved natural history TV shows. Immerse yourself in the thrilling journey from the lens to your screen, guided by the unsung heroes - camera wizards, insightful producers, charismatic TV hosts, brilliant composers, editing maestros, and visionary directors. Let us pull back the curtain for an exclusive insider's peek into the enchanting realm of wildlife filmmaking. Prepare to be awestruck by the magic that brings nature to life before your very eyes! (formerly the Master Wildlife Filmmaking Podcast)

  1. TOTOAS - Roger Horrocks' Most Incredible Experience

    8 MAY · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    TOTOAS - Roger Horrocks' Most Incredible Experience

    That One Time On A Shoot - with My Octopus Teacher cinematographer Roger Horrocks. Roger describes the most incredible experience he's had filming underwater and likens it to a techno party in a ten story building in Berlin!

    5 min
  2. Roger Horrocks - My Octopus Teacher, Cinematographer

    24 ABR

    Roger Horrocks - My Octopus Teacher, Cinematographer

    At 36 years old Roger realized he no longer wanted to be a senior executive of a fortune 500 company so he resigned and pursued a career in wildlife filmmaking.   Roger Horrocks is a wildlife cinematographer with 15 years of experience filming behavioural sequences for the BBC, Netflix, Disney and National Geographic. Roger has worked from the frozen poles to the tropical equator and is experienced in documenting both open-water and benthic-based stories and behaviours. Roger developed his underwater field craft as a competitive spear fisherman while studying for an Honours Degree from the University of Natal in South Africa. He continued to dive while working in the digital and financial services sectors, and furthered his management training at the UCT Graduate School of Business and the London Business School. In 2007 he began working for the BBC Natural History on the Nature's Great Events series directed by Hugh Pearson, and began his apprenticeship under cameramen Didier Noirot and Doug Anderson. During this period he narrated and co-directed three documentaries with Craig and Damon Foster. The first of these "Into the Dragon's Lair", was nominated for an Emmy for best Cinematography in 2010, and the sequel, 'Touching the Dragon" was selected as one of the feature shows for National Geographic's 125th centenary year celebrations. Roger was also nominated for Best Narration at Jackson Hole . In 2011 he shot his first blue chip sequence for John Downer's "Earthflight", for producer Rob Pilley. This was followed by a long term assignment from John Downer to film bottle-nose dolphins for the "Spy in the Pod" series which aired on BBC One in 2013, and two sequences on the BBC Atlantic series for producer Ted Giffords 2010. In 2015 and 2016 he spent 110 days filming for Silverback Films on Disneynature's "Blue", for director Keith Scholey and worked as a second unit DOP on the National Geographic "Into the Okavango" feature directed by Neil Gelinas. In 2017 Roger was appointed as the underwater DOP on the National Geographic Pristine Seas Expedition to Tristan da Cunha, led by Paul Rose, working for producer Alex Verville. For Blue Planet 2, released in October 2017, Horrocks received cinematography credits on four of the six main episodes, shooting for producers Jonathan Smith, Katheryn Jeffs and Joe Steven. For his contribution to the series has was awarded a BAFTA for Outstanding Cinematography in 2018. Between 2015 and 2018 Roger worked for producer Hugh Pearson on the Coastal Seas and High Seas episodes of the Netflix original series “Our Planet”, produced by Silverback Films. He won a nomination alongside cameraman Jamie McPherson for Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program at the 2019 Prime Time Emmy Awards on Los Angeles. In 2019 Roger was one of two Underwater DOPs hired by Jonathan Smith of the BBC Natural History Unit to shoot underwater screensavers for Apple TV. He also began initial work on the oceans episode of Planet Earth 3, produced by BBC Studios. In 2020 Roger contributed two sequences to the Animal series on Netflix, produced by Plimsoll Productions., and worked on a sequence for Silverback TV for a new series to be released in 2023. In 2021 and 2022, Roger has been working exclusively on a new ocean series for Netflix, produced by Wildspace.   Join us on the Behind the Wild Lens Podcast as we uncover the mesmerizing secrets and captivating stories behind your beloved natural history TV shows. Immerse yourself in the thrilling journey from the lens to your screen, guided by the unsung heroes - camera wizards, insightful producers, charismatic TV hosts, brilliant composers, editing maestros, and visionary directors. Let us pull back the curtain for an exclusive insider's peek into the enchanting realm of wildlife filmmaking. Prepare to be awestruck by the magic that brings nature to life before your very eyes! (Formerly the Master Wildlife Filmmaking Podcast) SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    1 h y 7 min

  3. 10 ABR · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    TOTOAS - George Vlad's Unexpected Recording

    That One Time On A Shoot mini episode with George Vlad. George Vlad is back with a story about the time he recorded something he really wasn't expecting! George Vlad records sounds. He likes to focus on pristine natural soundscapes free from human influence, of which there are less and less every day. His quest to escape human-made noise takes him to remote and sometimes inhospitable parts of the world. This is more than fine with George as he loves exploring and doesn’t shy away from adventure. His recent projects include the blockbuster movie Dune Part 2, Planet Earth III, Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King and Sony Playstation video game Horizon Forbidden West. Join us on the Behind the Wild Lens Podcast as we uncover the mesmerizing secrets and captivating stories behind your beloved natural history TV shows. Immerse yourself in the thrilling journey from the lens to your screen, guided by the unsung heroes - camera wizards, insightful producers, charismatic TV hosts, brilliant composers, editing maestros, and visionary directors. Let us pull back the curtain for an exclusive insider's peek into the enchanting realm of wildlife filmmaking. Prepare to be awestruck by the magic that brings nature to life before your very eyes! (Formerly the Master Wildlife Filmmaking Podcast) SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    6 min
  4. George Vlad - Soundscape Recordist, Dune Part 2, Planet Earth 3, Mufasa: The Lion King

    27 MAR

    George Vlad - Soundscape Recordist, Dune Part 2, Planet Earth 3, Mufasa: The Lion King

    George Vlad records sounds. He likes to focus on pristine natural soundscapes free from human influence, of which there are less and less every day. His quest to escape human-made noise takes him to remote and sometimes inhospitable parts of the world. This is more than fine with George as he loves exploring and doesn’t shy away from adventure. His recent projects include the blockbuster movie Dune Part 2, Planet Earth III, Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King and Sony Playstation video game Horizon Forbidden West. Join us on the Behind the Wild Lens Podcast as we uncover the mesmerizing secrets and captivating stories behind your beloved natural history TV shows. Immerse yourself in the thrilling journey from the lens to your screen, guided by the unsung heroes - camera wizards, insightful producers, charismatic TV hosts, brilliant composers, editing maestros, and visionary directors. Let us pull back the curtain for an exclusive insider's peek into the enchanting realm of wildlife filmmaking. Prepare to be awestruck by the magic that brings nature to life before your very eyes! (Formerly the Master Wildlife Filmmaking Podcast) SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

    1 h y 10 min
  5. Fredi Devas - Director Planet Earth II & III, Seven Worlds One Planet, Antarctica IMAX

    28 FEB

    Fredi Devas - Director Planet Earth II & III, Seven Worlds One Planet, Antarctica IMAX

    Fredi has directed some of the most successful natural history series in existence... he also knows where the record button is on a camera!  ________________________________________ Behind the Wild Lens Podcast Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to make your favorite natural history TV shows and landmark series from the camera people, producers, TV hosts, composers, editors and directors who make them. This is a sneak-peak behind the curtain of wildlife filmmaking. (Formerly the Master Wildlife Filmmaking Podcast) SUBSCRIBE wherever you get your favorite podcasts.  ________________________________________ Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/EMERGING.

    1 h y 18 min

  6. 22 FEB

    Podcast Rebrand 2024 - We're coming back!

    The Master Wildlife Filmmaking Podcast is getting a much needed rebrand. The new name is 'BEHIND the WILD LENS'. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it takes to make your favorite natural history TV shows and landmark series from the camera people, producers, TV hosts, composers, editors and directors who make them. This is a sneak-peak into the lives of wildlife filmmaking professionals!  SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen!

    1 min
  7. Ben Masters - Writer, Director and Founder of Fin & Fur Films

    16/08/2022

    Ben Masters - Writer, Director and Founder of Fin & Fur Films

    Ben and the team at Fin & Fur Films blends strong messages with beautiful filmmaking in all their films and Deep in the Heart is no exception.  ____________ Are you interested in becoming a wildlife filmmaker or further your career in the industry? If so, check out my free video training at: https://www.jakewillers.com/mentorship In this video training you’ll learn the method I use to remain laser focused during my productions and how to create image sequences that tell a story! If you want to get the BTS on the podcast guests, extra podcast content, CatchUp Conversations and more check out the Patreon page to get more info: https://www.patreon.com/MWFP _______________ Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/EMERGING.

    1 h y 14 min
  8. Tony Lee Moral - Natural History Filmmaker, Director & Author

    03/08/2022

    Tony Lee Moral - Natural History Filmmaker, Director & Author

    From directing Bear Grylls in a camel carcass in the Sahara to becoming an Author & Novelist Tony has had a diverse palette of roles. ____________ Are you interested in becoming a wildlife filmmaker or furthering your career in the industry? If so, check out my free video training at: https://www.jakewillers.com/mentorship In this video training you’ll learn the method I use to remain laser focused during my productions and how to create image sequences that tell a story! If you want to get the BTS on the podcast guests, extra podcast content, CatchUp Conversations and Ad-free podcast episodes then check out the Patreon page to get more info: https://www.patreon.com/MWFP

    54 min
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Join us on the Behind the Wild Lens Podcast as we uncover the mesmerizing secrets and captivating stories behind your beloved natural history TV shows. Immerse yourself in the thrilling journey from the lens to your screen, guided by the unsung heroes - camera wizards, insightful producers, charismatic TV hosts, brilliant composers, editing maestros, and visionary directors. Let us pull back the curtain for an exclusive insider's peek into the enchanting realm of wildlife filmmaking. Prepare to be awestruck by the magic that brings nature to life before your very eyes! (formerly the Master Wildlife Filmmaking Podcast)

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  • Creador
    Jake Willers
  • Años de actividad
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodios
    53
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    ©NineCaribou Productions, LLC
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