NATURAL HISTORY FILMMAKERS DIRECTORY: Wildlife, Landscape & Outdoors Specialists.

[Christian Munoz D]

NATURAL HISTORY FILMMAKERS DIRECTORY: Wildlife, Landscape & Outdoors Specialists.

As many of you know, I have great interest in Natural History filmmaking, I believe is good idea to open a niche here on Reduser to concentrate our interest on this little topic. A good starting point for us, who are looking for crew all over the world for our projects, is a directory. It is very important to know who is out there and what are our skills, experience and availability. So, I think this basic directory of professionals involved in wildlife filmmaking around the world will give us a networking tool and easy access to camera operators, field sound engineers, crane operators, editors, etc., etc. So, guys if you are interested to put your name here, just PM me your name, country of residence, years of experience, bio, skills, and contact information. I will update the directory as often I can. I hope it will work, thanks.

NOTE: This directory is open to anyone who is interested in wildlife and outdoors filmmaking with any level of skills from all aspects of production and is not required to be a Red camera owner. Also I started a Natural History Cinematography thread if you like to learn some tips and experiences from other wildlife and outdoors filmmakers. Enjoy: Natural History Cinematography

 

[ANDY BRANDY CASAGRANDE IV]

EPIC IDEA!! THANKS CHRISTIAN - I'M SIGNING UP!!! CHEERS - ABC4

 

[Steve Sherrick]

Great idea Christian! I've always been envious of natural history filmmakers because I really wish i had the skill to do it. I would imagine that capturing rare wildlife images must be an amazing experience. This is also a great list to have for future projects that may have a need for this kind of imagery.

 

[Christian Munoz D]

Great idea Christian! I've always been envious of natural history filmmakers because I really wish i had the skill to do it. I would imagine that capturing rare wildlife images must be an amazing experience. This is also a great list to have for future projects that may have a need for this kind of imagery.

Steve, in general capturing images of wildlife, plants, landscapes or nature in general is an amazing experience. Other times can be a traumatic one. I have a couple of colleagues who have died doing this work and a few others that were very close to cross the line, including me after a mountain lion attack.

I agree with you. This list can be a great source for anyone who is looking for 4WD crews for filming in the wild. Although I think there are not many of us on this forum… we will see if the list grows.

 

[Russ Fill]

Just a quick shot out to Christian for doing this.
Thank you.

 

[Steve Gibby]

Yes, excellent idea Christian...

 

[Christian Munoz D]

Just a quick shot out to Christian for doing this.
Thank you.

Yes, excellent idea Christian...

Thanks guys! It is a pleasure.

 

[Jason Sturgis]

Hi Christian,
Fantastic idea and thanks for making this happen. It was also great to meet you at Jackson last year.
PM sent.

 

[Christian Munoz D]

Hi Christian,
Fantastic idea and thanks for making this happen. It was also great to meet you at Jackson last year.
PM sent.

Thanks Jason.

Great meeting you at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival too. Hope to see you at Wildscreen this year.

Your info is posted!

 

[Kennan Ward]

Christian,

Thank you for starting this Natural History index! Great idea and super reference guide for the trade!
Karen and I are just back from field work as I received the call for my Epic.
Biologist by education, Naturalist by definition, Explorer by trade, and as a profession, I am a writer,photographer-cinematographer, and publisher-producer. I guess since I have a degree in Natural History as well, maybe I should ask to be accepted into the club, please.
I watched your Bobcat work, very nice!
I am shy to show you what we just shot. Please forgive Karen and I as our studio was shut down after a fire in the summer and will not be up and running until March. So this was lap top edited clip, and off the grid. It is very low rez.

http://kennanward.com/2012/Bobcat&GullLowRez/Resources/Bobcat&GullLowRez.mov

Best,

Kennan

 

[Christian Munoz D]

Good catch Kennan! Did you guys see it coming? This year I am going back to home in Chile for a few time to go to Patagonia to work with Mountain Lions again...very exiting the wild cats! Isn't It?

I PM you this morning for some info to include you in the directory, mainly your skills. If you PM me what you like to post I will be happy to do it.

Thanks,
Christian

 

[Christian Munoz D]

Guys, the list is slowly growing. Keep in mind the directory is not only for experienced cinematographers. if you are in your first or 2nd year working in wildlife filmmaking you are very welcome to include your info in the directory.
I know we are a small group in this ocean of talented filmmakers here on Reduser, but I am trying to convince Jared to create a forum for Natural History for all of us interested in the subject. No luck for now so let keep this list growing and we will see what happens in the future.

 

[Kennan Ward]

Weird life's of Natural History filmakers!

Weird life's of Natural History filmakers!

Christian,

This is great! Some of us will also pick up outside non-motorized sports and adventure assignments as well as Natural History. I routinely get travel assignments and they say no need for nature and wildlife .They end up asking for any pick-ups of wildlife I shot for stock, by adding in the time while on location. In the past and today we need to entertain and all subjects need to round out the story, and keep the audience interested. Even I fall asleep with David Attenborough even though I love the content. Maybe it is the only time I can relax, watching nature!

There are many people who love Natural History, it is a tough single market to live or make a living from. We survive after 30 some years only because we own all our stock and equipment. On the Bobcat shot, we watched for a month the same spot. National Geographic would have cut funding after 4 hours! With all that blind time, Karen and I did learn to identify Gulls now!

Keep this flowing, finally a main artery into the real life's of weird Nature people! A Natural History in itself!

Keeping it truely wild and natural! Stay away from captive and controled temptations!

With Respect,

Kennan & Karen Ward

 

[Mauricio Handler]

Underwater Natural History

Underwater Natural History

Christian

Thank you for creating this forum and for your invaluable advise and guidance off-line.
I too have sent you my details for the directory.

Working in Natural History projects primarily in stills, I am now moving full ahead with digital cinematography, primarily but not
limited to underwater natural history work.
In the world of natural history documentaries, underwater is yet one more level removed from the mainstream production. A specialty within a specialty.
I lead underwater photography expeditions all over the world and having the opportunity to bear witness to some of the most amazing wildlife moments
particularly underwater, and the affordability of DSMC prompted me to finally move forward with the best acquisition possible. For me it is all about 'being there' .
I take many (albeit calculated) risks to capture my images underwater- I am excited to finally be able to bring back what I am seeing at the highest possible level.

Un abrazo- mauricio

 

[Christian Munoz D]

Thank you Guys...Updated!

 

[Alberto Saiz]

Fantastic initiative Christian! And good to see that comes from a Spanish speaker too As a young wildlife filmmaker is great to keep in touch with the community around here...(that Nature subforum would be great!). I will send you my info.
Gracias y un fuerte abrazo!

 

[Christian Munoz D]

Thanks Alberto. Send your info and I will update the directory right away.

 

[Vince Sweeney]

4x4 production transport

4x4 production transport

I can help with US/Can. based 4x4/off-road production transport services. A good example would be to remote Canyonland locations in Utah, Deathvalley, etc.

Extreme 4x4 services for small crews and heavy gear loads in all terrain and weather.

 

[Yusuf Thakur]

Hi Christian,

Thanks for setting this up great idea and excellent networking for RED owned Natural History filmmakers.

Sent you PM for adding our entry to the list.

Yusuf Thakur
VFX,Dubai
www.vfxme.com

 

[Zac Halberd]

Christian,

Great idea! There is some amazing talent on this list. Is there room for one more?

I'm based on the Hudson River, NY just north of NYC.

wildlife behavior
landscape
tracking
expeditions
High Speed
4K (Scarlet-X)

Bio and contact via: www.zachalberd.com

Thanks

Z