Getting into Wildlife Filmmaking.

[@soumyadippramanik200]

As a fellow wildlife enthusiast, I can see the love oozing for wildlife and filmmaking and life in general oozing out of you. Becoming one with nature is something I dream and am really passionate about. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Soumyadip Pramanik thank you for your words, especially about your passion on being one with nature. Look forward to staying connected on this.

[@spencerbailey4280]

Excellent tips from a brilliant and passionate filmmaker, Sumesh Lekhi 👏👌

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Spencer thank you so much :)

[@abdulazizhudda8787]

Very well said ... excellent!!👌👌👌💕❤📽

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Thank you Pappubhai!

[@ungavaproductions]

So true, so great way to present the profession, so useful for me. A little beginner in videography. Late but there , with the same passion that I had when I began photography 40 years ago. Thanks for sharing such great helpful info.

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Ungava productions, happy to be of help...40 years is a great number of years, and the same passion...wishing you all the best.

[@sushantmahajan4373]

Wow. Very well worked Hard. Hard work pays off 😊

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Thank you so much Sushant Mahajan

[@ajaypandharipande1067]

Extremely wonderful photography guidance

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

glad it could be informative🫶

[@ajaypandharipande1067]

@@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961 sir, I have Nikon coolpix p900 for bird photography, should I go for Nikon P1000

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

@@ajaypandharipande1067 Remaining with the P900 is a good decision if lower camera weight and personal mobility is a factor and if one is fine with HD videos. Even the photo quality of both cameras are similar- ie a 3-5% difference. P1000 is a step up for the 50% extra optical zoom and seemingly slightly better dynamic range, but the stabilization does seem a bit wobbly as you go towards the telephoto end, because of weight of the camera and a longer zoom barrel. The P1000 has couple of other advantages, one is the 4k filming ability and the other is a better bigger e-Viewfinder. So if carrying a bigger camera is ok and if a tripod/monopod is handy and is generally anyway used, and the added zoom is considered important, then can consider the P1000, otherwise the P900 is already quite versatile and capable camera. If a camera was requiring for filming wildlife which is closer than birds or for good quality video, then the suggestion would be Sony RX10iv with its 1 inch sensor, build quality, and almost pro level delivery, but should be almost 40k more than a P1000 in terms of price. The best way to ascertain is to request the Nikon sales consultant to meet you at a landmark that works for both of you'll, and which has birds as November is a good season for this. Then simultaneously use your own P900 and the P1000 which the sales consultant is carrying. take photos and videos of the same subject at various telephoto levels using your own memory cards on both cameras. Once you are satisfied that you have covered enough ground for a comparison including the EVF advantage, weight, grip etc, take the results back to your space and ascertain the results from both cameras for image quality, ease of use, dynamic range, stability and other criteria. Can also go to a Nikon gallery/store and take shots from there from a demo unit. hope this helps.

[@eyeofthewilderness4495]

You sir, are and will always remain an inspiration to all budding wildlife filmmakers and wildlife photographers.

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Appreciate your words Eye of the Wilderness, may our tribe grow of folks that showcase the sheer beauty of our natural world. We are just back from Tadoba, Pench, Panna and Bandhavgarh

[@eyeofthewilderness4495]

@@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961 Thank you for your guidance and support, sir. Truly glad to be able to connect with you.

[@MrChrisgilbert1977]

Your love and passion to capture these moments are what is right with our planet. You see life as a life, even a mosquito. As much as I love your work, I love you for being that kind of human. Stay safe my friend x

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Chris thank you for your kind words, hopefully we can always express gratitude to our planet and wildlife for all their miracles that they allow us to witness. Stay safe too Chris x

[@pragyajoshi8066]

Wow! This was very insightful and for any wildlife enthusiast. Also, talking about mentors Sir you are a very good mentor yourself. 🙏🏿🌻

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Pragya Joshi thank you for your words, indeed looking forward to more and more citizens contributing to the natural world and natural history film making

[@soniabedi6624]

Where are you doing this shoot... it’s amazing and worth to watch.... excellent work... you are master of wildlife.... god bless your love for your passion for wildlife ....my best wishes are with you 👍😊

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Sonia ji, thank you for your kind words, these shoots are spread across our films and forest ranges- Tadoba, Bandhavgarh, Panna, Western Ghats and more. Always happy to share the joys of nature with wonderful nature lovers like you and thank you for the wishes 😊

[@ShekharSinghEditz]

Namaste sir, I am very happy to find your channel and this video gave me a great insight into wildlife filmmaking. My question:- What is more important to be a wildlife filmmaker, a degree/certificate or a wildlife showreel with no formal training? What path should I go on? About me :- I am a freelance video editor and also have experience shooting videos, clicking photos. I am very passionate to be a wildlife filmmaker, I did my Bachelors in Journalism and I am a recent graduate. Thanks.

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Shekhar, thanks for writing in. While a degree or certificate in filmmaking would help, where you can warm up towards more equipment, scripting etc, and meet like minded people which may even give rise to associate/friendships, but most importantly try to go more often on the field with experienced filmmakers so that you learn field craft. You already have a pertinent degree in journalism and WHILE pursuing your freelance work, that would be getting good financial returns to support your intended wildlife filmmaking, you can also read up on current conservation topics or any wildlife story that interests you. Infact you may already have a story in mind. Then begin writing a broad framework of a project you could plan on. Then on your own, or join one or two of the many wildlife tours that are advertised in the wildlife area/jungle of your interest and join them to pick up your shots. you are already an editor, so once you start getting footage back you can begin laying out your project and timeline. but understand that wildlife filmmaking can get expensive over a period of time if self funded so a good route is to try and assist experienced filmmakers or then have a great story and see how that goes. If you already have great wildlife footage then can also work on a showreel so that it is always available on your profile. One more approach i can suggest is that if you think you can edit wildlife films well, as editing is your forte then advertise yourself to wildlife filmmaking companies that solicit the services of freelances. One can always join them for post, and then start using the expensive cameras they have or hire and then showcase the skill one has and also get good connects through them. hope this helps

[@ShekharSinghEditz]

@@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961 Thank you so much for the elaborate answer, I really look forward to applying these instructions. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@arpitpancholi193]

Which which camera lenses are you using can you tell us sir

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Arpit, this is the Sony FS7 with an adapter for Canon 100-400mm lens. Now we have used Sony FX6 with Sony's 200-600mm, no adapter required. These are both broadcast video cameras for television, but you can also use mirror less cameras of all brands which will give you good results.

[@user4129i]

😁👍

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

thank you User 14

[@capy6314]

Quick question I'm in class 12 this is my year in school, i want to get into wildlife filmmaking, can you suggest any undergraduate course?

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

1)You could join a filmmaking course closest to you to pick up scripting, editing or cinematography to learn the craft of filmmaking first. 2)Or if you want to learn about wildlife behaviour and conservation. then you could see what it takes to join a wildlife institute in india, say dehradun. and find out what is the criteria, whether you need to pursue science. 3)Maybe a wildlife filmmaking institute has come up in India you could find out or the Bristol UK and other locations like the US do have dedicated wildlife courses. if you choose option 1 or 2 then simultaneously you could assist on a wildlife filmmaking or research project and get field experience.

[@robertacosta6697]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🐯😍✅🇧🇷🤗

[@sumeshlekhi-braveage9961]

Thanks Roberta!