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The BBC have implemented several big changes to their nature documentaries which will allow them to capture jaw-dropping nature scenes better than ever before.
By Bethany Whittingham, Senior Showbiz Reporter
The BBC have revealed how AI will assist nature documentaries (Image: BBC Studios/Alex Board)
The BBC will use AI technology to help create new nature documentaries with national treasure Sir David Attenborough.
Robot devices will independently read animals’ behaviour and log key scenes for producers from all four corners of the world. The impressive changes come amid the rising costs and competition from streaming channels.
BBC’s natural history boss Sreya Biswas announced the corporation’s first hi-tech nature programme, called Spy in the Troop, on Wednesday (October 9).
AI computer learning techniques have been developed into existing spy creature cameras, which are disguised animatronics that follow groups of animals.
Spy creature cameras will be able to follow groups of animals better than ever (Image: Chester Zoo / SWNS)
The improved gadgets will follow a troop of monkeys’ calls and facial expressions in order to read their feelings and build a catalogue of footage for the broadcaster.
It will also support the tireless work of camera crews who wait for hours in grizzly conditions to capture the awe-inspiring nature scenes, as well as cut costs.
Alex Vail, a cameraman on Sir David Attenborough’s Blue Planet, has shared some of the struggles he has faced on the groundbreaking team.
He said: “I recently did a shoot where we waited six weeks from sunrise to sunset every day just waiting for this kill to happen in the jungle.
The new developments will help save time and money when creating the show (Image: BBC Studios)
" You have to be listening carefully the whole time as you know this thing will only last for ten seconds and you simply can’t miss it.
“In the end, the event we’d waited all that time for sadly didn’t happen, which was pretty gutting to be honest, but that’s just part of the job.”
BBC executive Biswas added that the robot cameras will be the most advanced piece of technology used in natural history. She added: “Our landmarks are varied nowadays and we are trying to turn the wheel.”
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The news comes after the BBC announced the next wildlife series with the legendary documentarian.
On Friday (October 11), the flagship channel announced the new nature series, Asia, which will cover the length and breadth of Asia and reveal the continent’s most remarkable landscapes and animals.
The show was filmed over the course of nearly four years and will feature dramatic, previously unseen behaviour from creatures in their natural habitats.
Seven one-hour episodes will feature thrilling wildlife stories from across the continent which will be released to the BBC and BBC iPlayer later this year.
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