Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Bob Poole shares how his lifelong passion for elephants shapes his approach to wildlife filmmaking. Working in unpredictable environments, he explains what it takes to film respectfully while prioritizing animal comfort and maintaining distance.
Bob used the FUJINON Duvo HZK25-1000mm, ARRI Alexa 35, and GFX100 II, along with carefully chosen lenses, to create detailed imagery that conveys scale, emotion, and intimacy without disturbing the animals. From wide-angle perspectives to the advantages of large sensor cameras, this video offers insight into the tools and mindset behind filming elephants in the wild.
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