The Planet Earth Podcast

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Go behind-the-scenes of the making of the acclaimed series with Sir David Attenborough.

Exclusive insights, untold stories and emotional memories from the acclaimed natural history storytellers that brought us the Planet Earth series and Sir David Attenborough himself

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The Planet Earth Podcast: 5. Tricks of the Trade

5. Tricks of the Trade

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How does technology help the Planet Earth team capture stories in new and innovative ways?

Mike Gunton dives into the importance of new technology in natural history film-making, from drones to high-speed cameras.

How have high-tech drones, digital cameras and slow-motion technology changed the way the Planet Earth team films the natural world? Mike Gunton speaks to Innovation Producer Colin Jackson about finding the right equipment for the right story, and filmmaker Theo Webb describes the difficulty of drone-flying in a cave system. Sir David Attenborough also reminisces about technology changes over the course of his own career.

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