Project Description
BBC and Rolex
Heroes of the Oceans
Heroes of the Oceans
Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative supports those using science to understand the world’s environmental challenges and who are finding ways to restore balance to our ecosystems, particularly the oceans, which are under siege from a host of pressures.
Storyboard
Every breath we take connects us to the oceans, says Sylvia Earle. In the film “Heroes of the Oceans”, the legendary oceanographer introduces six marine scientists who, with the support of Rolex, are working to build ocean science or save endangered animals. From planting resilient corals on the Great Barrier Reef, protecting giant manta rays of Peru, to studying the effect of noise from human activities on cetaceans such as whales and dolphins, these scientists have dedicated their lives to marine conservation.
Challenge
We were engaged to capture the story of Rolex Laurette, Dr Brad Norman. The contribution Dr Norman’s work has made to the conservation of the worldʼs biggest fish, the endangered Whale Shark, is highly significant.
As the world braced for the COVID-19 Pandemic in March 2020, the series producer was soon jumping on a plane back to London as the world borders slowly began to shut down. The production department of BBC turned to a local Australian crew to produce the content for the documentary, with camera operators stepping up to fill the positions of directors, sound recordist, interviewers, and other roles. Who doesn’t love a challenge?
Ground
Videography
Location
Dirk Hartog Island, WA
Aerial
Imagery
Underwater
Videography
Marine Scientist Brad Norman
Marine Scientist Brad Norman
Dr Norman’s work goes beyond research, reaching out to involve people, providing benefits not just for science, conservation and whale sharks, but also for students, citizen scientists and the community at large.
Osprey Creative Team in action
Shot over 10 days on the remote Western Australian island of Dirk Hartog, we were responsible for the aerial drone footage, sound recording and design and acting as Assistant Director.
The results were incredible, the crew worked seamlessly, and the shoot was a huge success to produce a powerful piece of cinematography.
Equipment
Osprey Creative Team in action
So the camera operators had to step up and fill the positions of directors, sound recordist, interviewers, etc. The results were sublime, the crew worked seamlessly and the shoot was huge success with extensive thanks and gratitude for scuba high quality and professional outcome.
Equipment
