This piece illustrated credibly why I find so many wildlife films and television disturbing and not credible. It makes the case that honest portrayals of the wide range of wildlife and their behavior are not sensational enough for commercial media outlets. It appeals to the idealism of listeners who might want to learn about the natural world from more balanced, accurate portrayals.
This piece reveals that nature documentaries are anything but natural. One could feel cynical to learn that these films are edited and produced much like action films --but one could also take comfort in the knowledge that nature actually moves at a much slower pace. This piece is sound rich as Guy Hand mixes interviews, nature sounds and film clips to make a fast pace and comprehensive report. This is the kind of piece that you would expect to hear on ATC, ME or Living on Earth. It would be appropiriate to broadcast on shows that focus on the environment, the media, or entertainment.
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Steve Sergeant
Posted on September 16, 2005 at 12:01 AM | Permalink
Review of Nature Bites: The predatory nature of nature films
This piece illustrated credibly why I find so many wildlife films and television disturbing and not credible. It makes the case that honest portrayals of the wide range of wildlife and their behavior are not sensational enough for commercial media outlets. It appeals to the idealism of listeners who might want to learn about the natural world from more balanced, accurate portrayals.
Chelsea Merz
Posted on September 08, 2004 at 12:04 PM | Permalink
Review of Nature Bites: The predatory nature of nature films
This piece reveals that nature documentaries are anything but natural. One could feel cynical to learn that these films are edited and produced much like action films --but one could also take comfort in the knowledge that nature actually moves at a much slower pace. This piece is sound rich as Guy Hand mixes interviews, nature sounds and film clips to make a fast pace and comprehensive report. This is the kind of piece that you would expect to hear on ATC, ME or Living on Earth. It would be appropiriate to broadcast on shows that focus on the environment, the media, or entertainment.