Planet Earth

MTK · 03-26-2007, 11:06 AM

Anyone catch the start of this series last night? The footage is really amazing, especially in HD.

Discovery Channel :: Planet Earth :: Portrait of the Planet

Southpaw · 03-26-2007, 11:10 AM

I saw it. Great camera work and the overall scenery is amazing. I don't have an HD yet, but I could tell that's what it's made for.

ArtMonkDrillz · 03-26-2007, 11:13 AM

I saw the first hour and it was really cool. The footage of the great white jumping out of the water was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. I hope they put the rest of the shows On Demand because I would love to check them out.

firstdown · 03-27-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I saw the first hour and it was really cool. The footage of the great white jumping out of the water was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. I hope they put the rest of the shows On Demand because I would love to check them out.

I missed the show last night but they will show it over and over again. Was the Great White jumping out of the water chasing a fake seal that they tow behind a boat? I've seen that footage on another show and it is really amazing footage.

Southpaw · 03-27-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Was the Great White jumping out of the water chasing a fake seal that they tow behind a boat?

Nah, it was an actual seal. All the footage on Planet Earth is animals in their natural habitats without human involvement. They film alot of it with steady cams from choppers.

MTK · 03-26-2007, 11:15 AM

Yeah that shark coming completely out of the water in super slo-mo was crazy

dmek25 · 03-26-2007, 11:23 AM

shows like this is what high def is all about. hopefully, people will think twice about destroying our beautiful planet

BigSKINBauer · 03-26-2007, 11:28 AM

it started yesterday?! i didn't know that. I thought it started in a couple weeks. I barely watch tv anymore. All i watch is 24 and sports but i wanted to watch this.

ArtMonkDrillz · 03-26-2007, 11:41 AM

Yeah, they had three episodes starting at 8 last night. I think it's an 11 part series and they'll probably show repeats of it constantly because of how much money they put into it.

That Guy · 03-26-2007, 11:09 PM

mvgroup.org (requires registering) has all the imax movies/discovery/national geographic/BBC/etc documentaries in HD for download. the imax stuff in HD is crazy.

jsarno · 03-26-2007, 11:16 PM

I recorded it on the DVR but haven't had a chance to watch it yet. I am looking forward to it though.
Side note, anyone that does not have a TIVO or DVR is really missing out. It's the best thing I have ever gotten. I never miss a South Park or a Family Guy, or anything I want to see.

jdlea · 03-27-2007, 10:21 AM

It was badass. I watched it when it came on at midnight. I especially enjoyed watching the Snow Leopard hunt.

ArtMonkDrillz · 03-27-2007, 11:20 AM

I watched half of the ocean one On Demand last night, did anyone else see the part with the dolphins herding the mackerel close to the surface so they could get to them easier?
It was amazing because the dolphins were able to work just like sheep dogs or something to herd this whole school of fish really close together.
In the meantime these sea-birds would dive about 60 feet under the water to pick off the fish too.
The whole thing was like some kind of organized chaos, it was really fascinating to see.

03-26-2007, 11:06 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Planet Earth Anyone catch the start of this series last night? The footage is really amazing, especially in HD. Discovery Channel :: Planet Earth :: Portrait of the Planet __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-26-2007, 11:10 AM	#2
Southpaw The Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. MD Age: 47 Posts: 1,319	Re: Planet Earth I saw it. Great camera work and the overall scenery is amazing. I don't have an HD yet, but I could tell that's what it's made for.

03-26-2007, 11:13 AM	#3
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Planet Earth I saw the first hour and it was really cool. The footage of the great white jumping out of the water was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. I hope they put the rest of the shows On Demand because I would love to check them out. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

03-26-2007, 11:15 AM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Planet Earth Yeah that shark coming completely out of the water in super slo-mo was crazy __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-26-2007, 11:23 AM	#7
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Planet Earth shows like this is what high def is all about. hopefully, people will think twice about destroying our beautiful planet __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-26-2007, 11:28 AM	#8
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 37 Posts: 5,688	Re: Planet Earth it started yesterday?! i didn't know that. I thought it started in a couple weeks. I barely watch tv anymore. All i watch is 24 and sports but i wanted to watch this.

03-26-2007, 11:41 AM	#9
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Planet Earth Yeah, they had three episodes starting at 8 last night. I think it's an 11 part series and they'll probably show repeats of it constantly because of how much money they put into it. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

03-26-2007, 11:09 PM	#10
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,620	Re: Planet Earth mvgroup.org (requires registering) has all the imax movies/discovery/national geographic/BBC/etc documentaries in HD for download. the imax stuff in HD is crazy.

03-26-2007, 11:16 PM	#11
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 50 Posts: 9,534	Re: Planet Earth I recorded it on the DVR but haven't had a chance to watch it yet. I am looking forward to it though. Side note, anyone that does not have a TIVO or DVR is really missing out. It's the best thing I have ever gotten. I never miss a South Park or a Family Guy, or anything I want to see. __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

03-27-2007, 10:21 AM	#12
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 41 Posts: 3,109	Re: Planet Earth It was badass. I watched it when it came on at midnight. I especially enjoyed watching the Snow Leopard hunt.

03-27-2007, 11:20 AM	#13
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Planet Earth I watched half of the ocean one On Demand last night, did anyone else see the part with the dolphins herding the mackerel close to the surface so they could get to them easier? It was amazing because the dolphins were able to work just like sheep dogs or something to herd this whole school of fish really close together. In the meantime these sea-birds would dive about 60 feet under the water to pick off the fish too. The whole thing was like some kind of organized chaos, it was really fascinating to see. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

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