Building a drone to let us see what Africa's most dangerous animals get up to underwater is not as easy as we thought it would be! Watch as we build the first ever Earth Touch submarine camera, then send it off to Botswana's Okavango Delta for a dive with hippos in this episode of Wildlife Documentaries Behind the Scenes.

Wildlife Documentaries: Behind the Scenes (HD)

Drone testing: going underwater with hippos

Ever cringed after dropping your beloved iPhone in a puddle? Our film crew takes it to a whole new level when they dive into the watery depths at South Africa’s Sodwana Bay to test out the iPhone’s filming capabilities below the surface. Get the lowdown on the Patima iPhone 4S underwater housing, discover some tips and tricks for setting up your phone, find out how to tackle challenging lighting conditions, and get the dos and don'ts of filming ocean life on an iPhone.

Filming underwater with an iPhone

Want to make a nature documentary with your cellphone? Our film crew did … and here’s how! From setting up, to equipment rundowns, a few cheats to get the lighting right and lots of other tips & tricks, it’s everything you need to know to make even the tiniest animal subjects come to life … with your iPhone!

Making Of: iPhone Films

We’re taking you behind the soundproof doors into the world of Earth Touch’s audio experts as they practise the finicky art of Foley. See exactly what it takes to enhance or recreate nature’s diverse sounds and bring a wildlife documentary to life.

Holey Foley

He might not be astoundingly articulate, but Boris our cameraman sure knows how to get the best out of a high-speed camera. In this episode, he travels to a tiny island colonized by birds to show you the magic of the Phantom!

High-speed Camera 101

Go big or go home, right? We’re starting off this series with a bang. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at a film shoot using a helicopter rigged with gyroscopic stabilized 3D cameras.

3D Rigs At 3000ft

We’re pulling back the curtain on all of our filmmaking secrets in the ultimate “how to” series. From the latest tech and coolest equipment in action, to the tricks of great sound and the chaos of the cutting room, it’s all here. Whether you’re looking for practical tips to make the most of your footage or just some pure filmmaking awesomeness, this is the series for you!

Wildlife Documentaries: Behind The Scenes (Trailer)

We're pulling back the curtain on all of our filmmaking secrets in the ultimate "how to" series. From the latest tech and coolest equipment in action, to the tricks of great sound and the chaos of the cutting room, it's all here. Whether you're looking for practical tips to make the most of your footage or just some pure filmmaking awesomeness, this is the series for you.

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Wildlife Documentaries: Behind the Scenes (HD)

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