Filmmaker James Cameron on penguins, arctic cold, and lowlight cameras

James Cameron was not close to the penguins this time, but he is very familiar with his environment.

“When I went to Antarctica myself, I still had a camera with special lubricating material,” he said. Popular science. “I went to the South Pole and the film was scattered in my hands when I tried to change it. The camera was frozen. I took a video camera, I wrapped it in a heating pack and it (died in two minutes).

Emperor Penguin girls swim their first swim in Antarctica's Atka Bay. (Credit: National Geographic/Berti Gregory) — *Emperor Penguin girls swim their first swim in Antarctica’s Atka Bay. Credit: National Geographic/Berti Gregory.*
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This time, the legendary director of TitanicFor, for, for,. Terminator 2, Abortion Series, and serving as an executive producer of the documentary of the three parts of the National Geographic The secrets of penguins. The latest in the award -winning series, The secrets of penguins Representing the end of a two -year roam around the world. More than 70 scientists and film banners crossed the world through Cape Town and Galapagos Island all the way to Antarctica Extestor Ice shelf Witnessing these famous birds.

On the Extra -Ice shelf, a three -personal film staff did not do the total 274 days of strong Emperor Penguin Colony. The team captured the never -seen footage before, even when the peaks of the chickens went on the flowing snow, the penguins use their lime using their lime, and even a bonded pair of adults using the Snowball stand -in to play the future eggs.

While Cameroon did not tolerate subsequent temperature Secrets PenguinsIt still helped to edit hundreds of hours of footage into a series of new three parts. And she is grateful that the team was more ready than just one newcomer.

Emperor Girls peek on the mountain (Credit: National Geographic/Alex Puneia) — *Emperor girls look at a mountain. Credit: National Geographic/Alex Poonia.* Alex Poonaiah

He says, “Tropical (desired) modern drone technology to break the system according to cold and heat.” “They used the DJI drone which is very good for this kind of thing. Gopro, Osmo, Canon – I mean, you name it.”

Are especially interested in Cameroon-self-water and deep naval filmmaking technology, which manufactures custom veins designed to reflect the penguin colonies near and personally.

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Cameron says “(they have) to be able to be reduced and move between penguins.” This is a personal definition. They have to be relieved of something strange in their environment, but after three days they are in a way. “

He also cited the need for low light cameras due to Antarctic’s unique sunlight conditions.

Cameron says, “The lemonade environment is a lot of things when the sun is scratching with the horizon only and finally goes away. You are like a permanent twilight for a couple of weeks.”

A small group of adult galpagos pengwins shared a rock with a blue toe bobby. (Credit: National Geographic/Berti Gregory) — *A small group of adult galpagos pengwins shared a rock with a blue toe bobby. Credit: National Geographic/Berti Gregory.* Britti Gregory

While the past Secrets Series entries are focused on octops, whales and elephants, Cameron says themes are part of something that sets this new series in addition to previous entries.

He said, “Look, you can’t study the penguins without clashing against climate change … (but) the subject matter, we wanted to present the surprise of nature and people did not want to defeat people on the head with crime about their behavior as human beings.” “(But) they are always obstructed, they always have a negative effect.

Although Cameron says he tried his best not to become a “too much cashew” about the situation, he acknowledged that the effects of warm temperatures were more surprising than the previous season.

Two Chanchatrap parents. (Credit: National Geographic/Berti Gregory) — *Two Chanchatrap parents. Credit: National Geographic/Berti Gregory.* Britti Gregory

“Penguins live in these minor coastal environments. Many are in Antarctica, and is affecting it. Before the climate change on polar regions and the most firmly affecting.”

However, Cameroon emphasizes the main purpose The secrets of penguins Not despair at all, but hope.

He says, “The purpose of this series is to take a new generation of viewers and give them a sense of love and wonder in nature.” “If we respect nature and we respect the wisdom of how these animals have molded and learned to survive, it will probably affect our behavior when the push will hurt.”

Filmmaker Berti Gregory, Ben Joint and Sara Matasik are waiting on the edge of the seafront, with the first swimming at the edge of the seafront, with the girls. (National Geographic/Britti Gregory) — Filmmaker Berti Gregory, Ben Joint, and Sara Matak were waiting on the edge of the sea before the first swimming in Antarctica, with the Emperor Penguin Choz. Credit: National Geographic/Berti Gregory. Britti Gregory

For Cameroon, the world is still full of people dedicated to the celebration of protection and nature.

He acknowledged, “I want to think that we are worth it. I think there are many people. Unfortunately, there are not enough people who are currently in power.” “But you know, you never know. We do our best.”

The secrets of penguins Premier on EST on the National Geographic on April 20 at 8pm, all episodes are available to stream on Disney+ and Holo the next day.