How wildlife films warp time

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[@DilanoSatria]

that hyperlapse is pure eye candy

[@coolbrotherf127]

That one shot took probably took almost if not more than 100 hours to shoot and edit all of those clips.

[@Sarcastix7]

That shot would have taken thousands of man hours, not hundreds. Production began in 2013 and took 3 1/2 years

[@zgarrow]

The guy that did it is Rob Whitworth. Check out his article on petapixel. The first draft of similar work took him 144 hours. petapixel.com/2016/12/09/power-internet-journey-vimeo-planet-earth-ii/

[@lazarusku1690]

looks trippy as well

[@GuinessOriginal]

Dilano Satria joss fong ain't bad either

[@dawsonsennes6212]

Okay, I'm watching Planet Earth II, but I didn't watch the first season, so I'm completely lost. What is a bird?!

[@equaius893]

its a government surveillance drone

[@jordananderson2855]

Genuinely made me laugh

[@SPELTMUSIC]

honestly, one of the funniest comments i've seen on youtube. actually laughed out loud a little bit

[@pr0d1gyvisions74]

They are tiny creatures that want to smash becky.

[@jakeblaze7663]

Dawson Sennes ,,/,, this is a bird.

[@christopherthompson5462]

The BBC is perhaps the most perfect example of how public money can provide high quality, innovative and educational material that simply would not exist without public (aka Socialist *gasp*) support.

[@DivyamBajaj]

Except BBC News and it's bias towards India.

[@DivyamBajaj]

*****​ I agree with you, that is random. But it needs to be pointed out more often.

[@DivyamBajaj]

***** I don't know if you're using sarcasm here. I don't know the in depth situation of news organisations in America. Yet I do know that there are both good and bad news organisations there. I just hate the particular bias that BBC news has against India. However, I know they do atleast state sources on their stories although their commentary can be better.

[@katekong6]

Um...the original (UK) Apprentice aired on BBC one.

[@preid122o]

+Katekong6 For every light there is a shadow.

[@hoodcube5497]

Those people who think those hummingbird shots were fake have been living under a rock

[@Calyx]

It's the same type of people that think smartphones run on magic.

[@boborson5536]

They Dont! Man I am going to go cry in my room now.

[@waff6ix]

how can we live under a rock if the earth is flat????

[@perpetualpolymath5961]

Smartphones use quantum physics, might as well be magic.

[@rich1051414]

Eh, sort of. Transistors work on quantum tunneling. This includes all electronics though.

[@jonlivington9179]

Man, as if the first edition of Planet Earth wasn't stunning enough!

[@jonlivington9179]

Beepboop What about it?

[@BeAmazed]

Nice profile pic :)

[@BR-jt6ny]

Profile pic really fits the comment!

[@supercooled]

That was in 2006 I believe? Seeing that on the PS3 was amazing. 1080 with such clarity you really think it's 4k or something higher compressed down.

[@factsverse9957]

Ahmad K. This is not Be Amazed...

[@paulineebenau]

these people are just utter geniuses

[@Slommy99]

pauline • except for the ones who thought it was cgi.

[@UwU-fc6em]

Uhh yea your right

[@PROHadFX]

I will never look at BBC the same way again. Hats off to all those working there.

[@bobshepard47]

That slow-mo shot of the shark still gives me chills a decade later. Planet Earth is the best televison produced in my lifetime.

[@MurdocMiKi]

Joss Fong is the classiest, most beautiful and professional content creator on youtube. I'm blown away

[@jowge6759]

Blank Banshee fan? Nice.

[@MurdocMiKi]

jowge yeah man :)

[@mthmchris]

Vox's Phil Edwards also does some awesome videos. By and large, Vox's video team is just outstanding. It's sort of a shame that Ezra Klein's political bits are also on the same channel. Ezra Klein is fantastic for audio, when he can have a 90 minute discussion and it draws out the complexity of the subject - but even if I agree with him 70% of the time, it's a bit cringeworthy to try to pack anything political in 5 minutes using visuals.

[@arxnda2454]

mthmchris Agreed... I dont know much about him but its ballsy that he's talking whole pieces with few pieces of visual all by himself. A bit cringy.

[@arxnda2454]

MurdocMiKi is that the name of the cute asian girl that does the Vox Obsevatory pieces??

[@MrC0MPUT3R]

Already knew the answers. Still watched. Still learned something. 10/10 would watch again

[@factsverse9957]

MrC0MPUT3R I pre ordered the 4K Blu Ray thanks to Vox

[@alejandrovega8370]

MrC0MPUT3R watched it cause I heard Joss' voice in the beginning...

[@Bells_Haven]

Same

[@blake3474]

That's what I'm looking for in these kinds of videos

[@ayd1651]

BBC: The best media company(news, video etc)

[@mortyjames5897]

In b4 this objectively true statement triggers someone

[@ElfRulerr]

*French screeching*

[@potcomadman011]

James Mortished you don't know the definition of objective truth it would seem

[@jackfrancis5238]

Its sarcasm mate, but I don't blame you, text can be hard to read

[@user-mr1ud3pk6n]

iden maybe video,news not so much

[@thebravezombies]

Give the whole Vox channel to this woman!!

[@luwado]

why

[@egprbell]

i'm pretty sure she's just the narrator theirs probably somebody who collects this info then some one writes the script

[@username4441]

400 thumbs up.. 2 comments .. seems legit.

[@timothyzhang9658]

Egg McMuffin WITHSOSE she says she found the clips in this video which could mean she made the video, but she could be just saying it bc it's scripted. who knows :)

[@emirul1247]

Egg McMuffin WITHSOSE no. Joss fong is really great in everything she does. Look at all her videos you'll know. She's really good in searching and explaining to other people

[@WAYAWAYWithAsh]

Amazing work from the BBC

[@AGermanwithaMG42]

No

[@arto_voltaire]

@@AGermanwithaMG42 😑

[@williamc.sierra592]

My mind literally got blown away, this is spectacular, thank you for this.

[@kinghani]

literally? wow

[@BryonLetterman]

William C. Sierra literally? I doubt it. You're not Kurt Cobain

[@YodasPapa]

I remember when Kurt Cobain's mind sailed along the westerlies too.

[@matthewbenson5157]

Bryon Letterman Thatd offensive

[@matthewbenson5157]

***** Why are you so angry dude are you okay

[@mechailreydon3784]

You don’t feel like you’re watching a documentary you feel like you’re looking at a work of art

[@celestial5713]

Almost done watching the first season of Planet Earth II, and it is actually amazing. I suggest it to anyone.

[@cillian94]

MrCelestial you mean planet earth?

[@IcnCyou]

Irish eyes are smiling second season bro came out 2016

[@cillian94]

Bandi Buu that's my point. the first season of "planet earth II" was just called "planet earth"

[@cillian94]

Fidderami thats the point im making.

[@Sprinklefingerss]

Irish eyes are smiling is everyone on this thread retarded hahaha

[@jamiethomas18]

Our publicly funded BBC documentaries are truly world class.

[@Iheartdgd]

6:00 that shot was unbelievable , I came across it one morning while scrolling through Netflix and man I had to watch it 5 times over. I especially liked the shot from the top of the building showing the road below and all of the people/cars and as it pans to the left to the highway or whatever else was to the right of the shot. Absolutely incredible.

[@Hi_Im_Akward]

I definitely have watched planet earth 2 and been in awe at the shots they get. I've questioned how real they are because of how different it looks and how hyper detailed it is. I know it's all real but my brain went there. It's a nature documentary but in its own right its an artistic masterpiece and everyone who contributed to it deserves the upmost praise.

[@keveenkorakor]

I'll forever be grateful to those who put the love to create these footage. It changed my life. love love love. Baba Bear from France

[@Lius525]

Joss Fong videos are the best.

[@Jaaziar]

THAT PRAYING MANTIS DABBED WHEN IT GOT CAUGHT LOL 3:06

[@davinderpalsingh7841]

Jaaziar 😂😂

[@nelsonvenema3614]

When a mantis does it people say it is cool, but if kids do it people say it is cringey

[@yayiezabella7408]

@@nelsonvenema3614 Because it is-

[@s87343jim]

As a filmmaker and photographer myself, I simply adore the work they produced. What they are doing is nothing new, but the attention to details and the execution is truly unbeatable. Simply stunning.

[@ALLWORKNOPLAYnetwork]

Dedication and hard work pays off. RESPECT TO BBC

[@stormy3898]

You telling me the flies have had access to fried chicken for hundreds of years?

[@UwU-fc6em]

Probably yes

[@natandfriends]

I love this mini-series!

[@GTXDash]

This is how you do ad/sponsor videos, videos that are actually interesting and entertaining.

[@Lumberjack_king]

I've always liked the plant time lapses because it's so fasinating seeing it growing that fast

[@sakaris6608]

Hey you! Have a wonderful day!

[@Mike-xq9rk]

Sakaris Not Your Problem cheers man

[@eleonoramustafaeva1303]

....out there in the cold

[@Ingogloo]

Sakaris Not Your Problem don't tell me what to do

[@Fake.plastic.guy.]

Hey ewe! Baaaa.

[@avereyalcobendas8477]

Sakaris Not Your Problem Thanks :3 you too

[@ZezimaTruth]

Wow.... that quality is amazing

[@ZacharyDaveyLambert]

God I'm so glad the BBC is still alive, this is why TV licenses are 100% worth it.

[@Starikaz]

That hyperlapse sequence is one of the best sequence I have ever seen. Wonderful.

[@AdiosSalvi]

YES can't wait for part 3!!!!

[@iea96]

Haven't watched Planet Earth II yet, but these videos make me wanna do it asap

[@MylotheZooLovingScientist]

Ismail Emre Akcan Do it! It is so worth it, you won't regret it.

[@zerchy888]

These kinds of work make me shed tears

[@BeachLookingGuy]

i would love to have the job of creating these amazing shows. getting to sit out in the ocean, desert or jungle watching these creatures and waiting for that glorious moment to hit record. my mind is blown every time i watch these BBC programs, it's really quite distracting as im trying to watch and learn about the wildlife but cant stop wondering how they got these phenomenal shots.

[@Snowflynn]

this is the content i subscribed for

[@Frankodf576]

it was a beautiful video guys keep doing the good work

[@QazwerDave]

WOW, those hyperlapse city-shots just blew my mind !!

[@dwsmilee6]

This video gave me shivers. Great job, Vox, loving this material.

[@khalils.4525]

Joss Fong is my favorite favorite FAVORITE presenter on Vox. :) Seriously. She's so smart, and funny and pretty too. Her work is so cool to see and hear!

[@AirQuotes]

Same

[@lynical2420]

5:47 I was low key jus smiling happily cause of how cute the names were then my expression changed rq after she said eating a dead seal I was wAiT noOo

[@Panther016]

Wow for some reason I didn't expect the voice to be from such a beautiful woman. Blown away

[@motherandsondiaryuk9672]

the one thing we can undoubtedly be grateful of is the BBC and it's nature programmes by sir David Attenborough nothing in the world can compare with such brilliance

[@ochaco31]

Joss Fong is life ❤️

[@JessicaHuangTheQuetzalKirin]

"The private life of plants" >cue fungus< perfect.

[@MinhNguyen-wk5fr]

BBC Planet Earth and Blue Planet time lapse is pure eye candy. I wish they can teach you how to do that.

[@moogle68]

I would have loved to hear more on how they did the Hyperlapse. I remember watching that scene and being completely blown away at how seamless it felt. Pretty spectacular.

[@shivendrapatitripathi763]

"ghoulishly ghastly" is going to be used more often by me.

[@talonviperchef4048]

Wow the Hyperlapse feels a bit Paprika-esque.

[@goldy7657]

Damn. Makes me appreciate all the work they put in much more.

[@tjs200]

Planet Earth and the team at the BCC truly set the bar for photography and making documentaries.

[@elkhamlichi2558]

Can you make a video about my username

[@lanshilot9202]

KSJDbv ew

[@BryonLetterman]

WhydidAmericans elect this guy because the other choice was Hillary

[@mgz_5482]

Bryon Letterman because Americans are too stupid to even admit that both Killary and Donald Dump are incompetent idiots.

[@mgz_5482]

Mike Jensen my point is people that voted say, "he was the best choice over Hillary" and then they start defending Trump, who's another idiot. It's like Americans that voted for Trump feel the need to defend him to have their conscience clean on their decision at the ballot. They want to believe themselves that their choice was the right one. It's pure stupidity.

[@BryonLetterman]

BRAIN your racism is disgusting

[@FullMetalPower7]

Joss Fong is bae!!

[@TheReaverOfDarkness]

I have seen The Private Life of Plants and I can confirm it is astounding!

[@romanonaidoo2737]

Loved every second of this. Newfound respect for photographers and their indefatigable efforts to bring us the world through fresh lenses (no pun intended). Thanks Vox!👏🙌

[@bobtheduck]

Thought the title was "How wildlife farms warp time."

[@Nrocinu777]

Are those people actually that dumb to think it was CGI and not simply footage that was slowed down omg

[@dj420j2]

Nrocinu777 yes

[@ridonculous8374]

maybe they're kids who don't know it

[@jacrooki9560]

ridonculous or they're adults who can't believe how much technology progressed in their lifetime

[@nmmeswey3584]

or maybe, just maybe it was back in the 1970s

[@epotter397]

When ur baked man it looks unreal

[@NoobVisions79]

Omg I love this mini series!! Understanding this, makes Planet Earth even better as well!

[@cruelworld46]

why am i crying? so beautiful!!!!

[@derekbrou]

what is the music you used for the hyperlapse segment? was it just written for the episode or can I get it somewhere?

[@cy9141]

Derek Brou wondering the same

[@derekbrou]

nevermind, i should've just stayed for the credits haha, it's Deko (Satisfaction) by Huw Jones & Sam Brown

[@cy9141]

What's the music during hyperlapse?

[@michel888ify]

Satisfaction: Deko

[@palm0607]

That shot of the shark jumping out of the Water is the single greatest shot i have ever seen.....when I watched it the first time when the series debut I was terrified and the music just amplifies the effect of it all....truly stunning

[@mistermcsir678]

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing

[@Anson120]

The narra is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. OH Ma ga.

[@marcop6379]

Does anybody know where I could buy and download Deko (satisfaction) - samuel rex brown (prs) huw jones(prs) music

[@exs8241]

leaving a comment here to follow up 🙌

[@UpHigherMusicOfficial]

I absolutely loved that city hyperlapse!!!

[@GuppyPal]

Excellent video, Vox. These sorts of videos are why I subscribe and think you're one of the top channels on KZbin. Keep it up!

[@ghadam4222]

i genuinely thought that was Bella Hadid 6:41

[@johanlindenhann254]

1:44 This guy sounds exactly like Gordan Ramsey

[@athendity2567]

Woah I didn’t know BBC filmed my home city before, that hyperlapse looks amazing!

[@AJamieWalton]

Incredible. What a great story.

[@Georghiou2D]

What's the song that starts at 5:55 and plays to the end?

[@evgeniyyavtushenko7653]

any luck with the title?

[@terrellgriffith6234]

'Satisfaction: Deko' by Huw Jones & Sam Brown

[@radiofrog]

People were claiming those humming bird shots to be CGI? Have they never heard of high speed cameras?

[@noahgoldowitz]

This series is fantastic thank you!!

[@GoddardEmpire]

This was truly remarkable! Thank you.

[@PILOSOPAUL]

1:15 *processEEEs or processEs ?*

[@liawatson5789]

Does joss ever respond to her admirer's comments?

[@yajasuszenfonemax4388]

Carbon Ghetto Queen imagine you have a plethora of admirers you don't even know who goes a little bit over the top

[@SebastianWehkamp]

yajAsusZen FoneMax huujkhchhh Kööppüübbbnk

[@kjduncan1]

This series of behind the scenes featurettes is incredible!

[@noetek]

Loved it. Very informative. I grew up watching this and always wondered how they filmed it.

[@drink15]

I subbed for the anti-Trump videos. Not this wildlife propaganda.

[@liawatson5789]

What?! I love Vox's non-political journalism.

[@frankunderwood1898]

KSJDbv I think so

[@DaybreakPT]

Quality shitpost my friend.

[@epsilonborealis]

that's some top grade sarcasm there

[@kaizokuAUTO]

The ol' swithcheroo

[@josieos7896]

I've never been so early And I'm not too sure whether this would help my bio test tmr Please wish me good luck

[@Fake.plastic.guy.]

Have you considered studying? Forget it, thats crazytalk.

[@marijnjc]

thank you for making this.. really high quality stuff to watch

[@shahad8472]

i cried at the hyperlapse because it was so beautiful

[@stueygriffith4671]

TRUE TITLE OF VIDEO: How time-lapse cameras work! no actual warping of time or space was involved in the making of this video!

[@Gundre82]

thank Marx for the BBC

[@manjunathj9202]

That sequence of that city at the end blew my mind! Whoa!

[@thisisnotagoodyear1013]

Just wow....thank you truly for this one.....BBC im here....

[@gamervet3640]

How do I incorporate this into my sex life?

[@MagicGonads]

Lap Dance Prolapse Hyperlapse

[@Henry-ue6hh]

idk why they say that its warping time, so clickbaity. they're legit just speeding up videos and frames

[@equaius893]

thats not clickbaty, I knew exactly what it was talking about and what I was gonna see.

[@chipskylark5500]

@@equaius893 I also knew

[@mattwolf7698]

This cleared things up, back in high school (only half a decade ago), my film teacher explained frame rates wrong, he said that anything higher than 24 FPS was slow motion which confused me as video games run at at least 30 FPS and can go up to 120 FPS and The Hobbit movies were at 48 FPS, most recently, Gemini Man was at 120 FPS. Yeah, a high FPS is slow motion if you slow it down to 24 FPS but it produces a smooth picture if you play it at the speed it recorded at. Guess he never thought of it playing at the speed it was recorded at.

[@FarisSkt]

OH MY GOD that hyperlapse looks AMAZING!

[@wtblack5]

Vox is so damn good when they aren't talking about politics...

[@VIRBERTO]

man she is smoking 🚬 🔥!! 😍!

[@isabellabornberg2153]

absolutely fantastic

[@amstelmax]

This was a great video for a Monday. Thanks Vox!

[@seanduncan9722]

god shes hot

[@talkrenzia]

This is great, but Micrcosmos did a MUCH better job than BBC back in 1996. And the Koyaanisqatsi series have been playing with time wraps in the 80s. Love the series but this creates the misconceptions that the BBC invented the technology and cinematic style.

[@KieranGarland]

Excellent video. Thanks again!

[@rolandsrola9806]

Amazing video, to understand how hard it is to create not only attractive to the eye, but also creative video for documentary