Chimpcam on BBC

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH4_2IZ3vb8[/youtube]

Well, here it is at long last.

In the bootcamps we like to say that the technology has now gotten so simple that a monkey could shoot a video.

Apparently that is not hyperbole.

The BBC is about to air the first documentary film shot entirely by… chimps.

Once they learn not to move the camera, it’s all over.

(Of course, we have always said it’s all about the storytelling. So far, so good).

I am, however,  envisioning an entirely new market approach for Animal Planet Academy.

Bananas… anyone?

Many thanks to Peter for turning me on to this one.

Michael Rosenblum

For more than 35 years, Michael Rosenblum has been on the cutting edge of the digital video journalism revolution. During this time, he has lead a drive for video literacy, and the complete rethinking of how television is made and controlled. His work has included: The complete transitioning of The BBC's national network (UK) to a VJ-driven model, starting in 2002. The complete conversion of The Voice of America, the United State's Government's broadcasting agency, (and the largest broadcaster in the world), from short wave radio to television broadcasting and webcasting using the VJ paradigm (1998-present). The construction of NYT Television, a New York Times Company, and the largest producer of non-fiction television in the US. Rosenblum was both the founder and President of NYT TV, (all based on this paradigm (1996-1998). The President and Founder of Video News International, a global VJ-driven newsgathering company, with more than 100 journalists around the world. (1993-1996). Other clients include Spectrum News, Verizon and CBS News.

4 Comments
  • jonathan berman January 26, 2010

    The chimps have definitely got the close-ups waxed!

  • fosca January 25, 2010

    @peter, when you post an opinion like yours you should provide digital hankerchiefs to dry the tears from laughing. absolutely on the bloody spot!!! bruhahahaha, this evening is saved. and…while i am at it @ralph. you work for peanuts, get used to it. have to go to the basement so i can continue laughing.

  • Ralph January 25, 2010

    When you leave Bootcamp you are a little intimidated. The question I asked myself was, “Can I really do this?” “I am I really a VJ a movie maker?” After seeing chimps do it I have to say I am encouraged. Part of the assignment we leave Bootcamp with is to continue to develop our craft. Continue to use the fundamentals you were taught. As we use what we learned and then access NYVS we can then improve upon those skills and go to the next level. Yes we are really VJs just like our cousins who work for peanuts. Maybe some of us work for peanuts to!

  • peter January 25, 2010

    naah – these guys don’t want bananas

    They are Video Journalsists!!!!

    They’ll work for peanuts

    🙂