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Is it just me or has the BBC wildlife stuff just reach the point where they need a new idea? If i see another bloody bait ball i'll chuck my HD box out the window!
Of the this series the only thing that i have not had to forward wind was the komodo dragons dining on beef (interest) and the mouse chased by the lizard (great image)....the rest is just one long slow mo of "insert random animal" - normally near water because they just love those HD water droplets. Took me less than 10 mins to watch Mondays show last night.
Of the this series the only thing that i have not had to forward wind was the komodo dragons dining on beef (interest) and the mouse chased by the lizard (great image)....the rest is just one long slow mo of "insert random animal" - normally near water because they just love those HD water droplets. Took me less than 10 mins to watch Mondays show last night.
Tiggsy said:
Took me less than 10 mins to watch Mondays show last night.
Does kind of beg the question "why are you bothering?" Surely you can't get any enjoyment out of fastforwarding through an hours worth of tv?I agree on the bait balls, somewhat overdone now, but for a true wildlife enthusiast there have been numerous amazing bits of behaviour shown as well as some great cinematography.
The water-repellent gecko, komodo hunt, dolphin mud ring hunting, cheetah hunting ostrich, the humpback mating chase footage, comedy pebble toads, etc etc.
It may not be everyones cup of tea but I think it's fairly brilliant.
SirClarke said:
Does kind of beg the question "why are you bothering?" Surely you can't get any enjoyment out of fastforwarding through an hours worth of tv?
Because it takes me 10 mins and i often end up with a few mins of something good (and new)....i just wish i could watch 60 mins of something good.I think its fascinating!
If you are more interested in seeing exciting stuff, rather than interesting stuff then may I suggest you watch Animals Behaving Badly or something?
Some of us (probably Life's intended audience) are interested in seeing new wild and wonderful animals of the world, even if they aren't MEGA SIZED or SUPER FAST. Its interesting to see how different animals have adapted to different environments and get an idea of what the lifecycle of a given animal consists of for example.
If you are more interested in seeing exciting stuff, rather than interesting stuff then may I suggest you watch Animals Behaving Badly or something?
Some of us (probably Life's intended audience) are interested in seeing new wild and wonderful animals of the world, even if they aren't MEGA SIZED or SUPER FAST. Its interesting to see how different animals have adapted to different environments and get an idea of what the lifecycle of a given animal consists of for example.
Edited by Shay HTFC on Friday 6th November 22:51
Shay HTFC said:
I think its fascinating!
If you are more interested in seeing exciting stuff, rather than interesting stuff then may I suggest you watch Animals Behaving Badly or something?
Some of us (probably Life's intended audience) are interested in seeing new wild and wonderful animals of the world, even if they aren't MEGA SIZED or SUPER FAST. Its interesting to see how different animals have adapted to different environments and get an idea of what the lifecycle of a given animal consists of for example.
Yawn If you are more interested in seeing exciting stuff, rather than interesting stuff then may I suggest you watch Animals Behaving Badly or something?
Some of us (probably Life's intended audience) are interested in seeing new wild and wonderful animals of the world, even if they aren't MEGA SIZED or SUPER FAST. Its interesting to see how different animals have adapted to different environments and get an idea of what the lifecycle of a given animal consists of for example.
Edited by Shay HTFC on Friday 6th November 22:51
Its a TV show...it has to entertain, and this just drags. Be interesting to see what viewing figures are.
It is now getting hard to be truel "new" with a lot of this stuff. What was ground breaking documentary in 1979 is now a bit repetitive thirty years later. The main reason for re-doing some of the animals is, of course, the availability of high tech cameras, lenses and recording media, which provide more dramatic images.
I am getting a bit fed up with the over - done slow motion sequences. Slow-mo is good when you want to use the technology to allow us to see something we might otherwise miss - like the beat of an insect's wings, or a bat catching a moth. But, to me anyway, a lot of the slow-mo work in "Life" is a bit gratuitous. I bet Attenborough, in his younger days, would have insisted on the slow motion sequences being rationed a lot more.
I am getting a bit fed up with the over - done slow motion sequences. Slow-mo is good when you want to use the technology to allow us to see something we might otherwise miss - like the beat of an insect's wings, or a bat catching a moth. But, to me anyway, a lot of the slow-mo work in "Life" is a bit gratuitous. I bet Attenborough, in his younger days, would have insisted on the slow motion sequences being rationed a lot more.
Edited by Eric Mc on Tuesday 10th November 16:35
There still some fantastic shots and sequences in this series. The aerial view of the million Flamingoes which I thought was at first a sand bar, and the birds collecting different coloured items to display in front of their carefully built sex parlours.
But, I enjoyed the "Lost Land of the Volcano" more.
But, I enjoyed the "Lost Land of the Volcano" more.
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