Filming Penguins in Harsh Conditions

Filming Penguins in Harsh Conditions

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explores the challenges faced by wildlife crews in capturing perfect shots of penguins in remote and hostile environments. It highlights the techniques used to integrate with wildlife, such as becoming part of the environment, and the use of advanced filming equipment like high-speed rigs and cranes. The crew's perseverance during a major storm in the Falklands showcases the resilience of both the filmmakers and the penguins they document.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge wildlife crews face when capturing shots in remote locations?

Lack of equipment

Harsh weather conditions

Uncooperative animals

Limited time

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do rockhopper penguins live?

In urban areas

Near Antarctica

In tropical regions

Near the Arctic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the crew's strategy to make penguins comfortable with their presence?

Feeding them regularly

Using camouflage

Becoming part of the environment

Making loud noises

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What filming technique is used to capture penguins coming ashore?

Underwater cameras

Drone footage

Time-lapse photography

High-speed filming rig

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the giant homemade crane used by the crew?

To provide lighting

To scare away predators

To film from a distance

To lift heavy equipment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event did the crew experience while filming in the Falklands?

A volcanic eruption

A meteor shower

A solar eclipse

The biggest storm in 30 years

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the crew use to film the penguins from a distance?

A binocular

A drone

A pole cam

A telescope

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