Drew Webb Wild
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The Art of Wildlife Storytelling: Filmmaking on Skomer Island
In this episode, join me as I explore the importance of finding the right story before embarking on a wildlife filmmaking project. I take you behind the scenes to Skomer Island, a stunning wildlife haven, and share how I visited the island a year in advance of my main project to develop a proof of concept.
Discover why this early trip was crucial for determining whether the location offered a viable and compelling story for a full-scale production. From researching the wildlife to understanding the natural environment and behaviors, I discuss how this groundwork laid the foundation for a successful wildlife film.
Learn the steps I took to assess the island's unique biodiversity, the challenges I encountered, and why storytelling is at the heart of impactful wildlife filmmaking. Whether you're an aspiring wildlife filmmaker or simply a nature enthusiast, this journey offers key insights into the creative process and the art of telling nature's stories. 🌿🎥✨
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#WildlifeFilmmaking #SkomerIsland #FindingTheStory #NaturePhotography #WildlifeFilm #BehindTheScenes
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Відео

How I build my Wildlife Camera Setup for A7sIII Sony | Rig Walkthrough
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Wildlife Camera Setup: Sony A7Siii & Sigma 150-600mm Lens | No-Nonsense Walkthrough In this straightforward, no-fuss video, I break down one of my go-to camera setups for filming wildlife. At the heart of this setup is the Sony A7Siii paired with the Sigma 150-600mm Sport lens - a versatile combo that's perfect for capturing animals in their natural habitats. I’ve successfully used this rig for...
Wildlife Photography in extreme weather conditions on the British Coast
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What an incredible experience! for this wildlife photography adventure we traveled to an old favourite spot of ours on the Norfolk coast in the middle of winter. We had initially planned to visit Norfolk to capture footage and photographs of the last of this years seal pups as they head out to sea for the first time but nothing could have prepared us for what we came up against. We threw our pl...
Wildlife after the storm | A photographers adventure in the Yorkshire Dales
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LIVE WOODLAND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY and unseen footage
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LIVE WOODLAND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY and unseen footage
This video was a complete failure, In every possible way.
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UK Wildlife Photography | Changing Climate Series | Bee Eaters in Norfolk Episode 1
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UK Wildlife Photography | Changing Climate Series | Bee Eaters in Norfolk Episode 1
UK Wildlife Photography | Diving Osprey and a few welcome surprises in Rutland
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UK Wildlife Photography | Diving Osprey and a few welcome surprises in Rutland
Uk Wildlife |A look at the story of Red Squirrels and an uncertain Future of another British native.
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Uk Wildlife |A look at the story of Red Squirrels and an uncertain Future of another British native.
UK Wildlife Photography | I Finally Filmed an OWL! | testing the Sony FX30 bird eye tracking
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Wildlife Photography | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | The video that almost didn't happen.
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Wildlife Photography | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | The video that almost didn't happen.
UK Wildlife Photography | The Magic of Winter | finding wildlife in the snow.
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UK Wildlife Photography | The Magic of Winter | finding wildlife in the snow.
UK Wildlife Photography | You have to visit this place | Norfolk Wildlife
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UK Wildlife Photography | You have to visit this place | Norfolk Wildlife
Black Winged Stilt blown off course, ends up in Buckinghamshire.
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Black Winged Stilt blown off course, ends up in Buckinghamshire.
British Wildlife Photography Bucket list | Grey Seal Pups | Horsey Gap | Norfolk | 4K
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British Wildlife Photography Bucket list | Grey Seal Pups | Horsey Gap | Norfolk | 4K
BRITISH WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY BUCKET LIST | A quick look at what's to come in episode one
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BRITISH WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY BUCKET LIST | A quick look at what's to come in episode one

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @malcolmdonnison3987
    @malcolmdonnison3987 5 днів тому

    Save our reds 👍🙏🤔

  • @maxcherry6626
    @maxcherry6626 7 днів тому

    Great motivational video. Thank you. Subscribed

  • @Nihiliste-
    @Nihiliste- 19 днів тому

    Same fate happening to gingers.

  • @PaulsPatio
    @PaulsPatio 20 днів тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @philipneal
    @philipneal 21 день тому

    Simply gorgeous ❤❤❤

  • @WildlifewithRich
    @WildlifewithRich Місяць тому

    Rewatching this! So excited to go again soon!!!!!!

  • @douggardner1
    @douggardner1 Місяць тому

    Nice video, but wrong time of year for bears. Try spring or early fall before the bears hibernate and you will have no problems finding your bear. Good luck.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild Місяць тому

      Thanks for the tips! Someday I’ll find one

  • @richardgreenwood7918
    @richardgreenwood7918 2 місяці тому

    Just moved to this area (your video going to West Burton Falls looks like you'd have gone past my house!!). Not been to the falls yet, but it's on the list.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 2 місяці тому

      @@richardgreenwood7918 congratulations! It’s for sure one of the best places in the uk to explore. Autumn is spectacular at the falls and I bet with all this rain it would be rather impressive!

  • @CurtisSnapshot
    @CurtisSnapshot 2 місяці тому

    Wow, that intro! Loved the visuals, sounds and of course the story telling!

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 2 місяці тому

      Thank you the intro is something that I’ve toyed with for a long time. I wanted to have a channel intro but I also didn’t want it to be repetitive. I’m so glad you like this one. I think I’ll do variations of it going forward.

    • @CurtisSnapshot
      @CurtisSnapshot 2 місяці тому

      @@DrewWebbWild Definitely, finding a solid channel intro is a challenge and having some variation sounds like a fun idea!

  • @IngolfurDavid
    @IngolfurDavid 2 місяці тому

    Great editing and colour grading well done

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 2 місяці тому

      Thank you colour grading is one of the things I’ve really been trying to improve on in the last couple of years. It’s like learning to paint there’s so many different different ways to do it.

  • @montananorthern
    @montananorthern 2 місяці тому

    So glad I stumbled upon your channel. Great video. I would love to see more of these types of videos including the editing process. Subbed.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 2 місяці тому

      Ooo editing is a good one I didn’t think of that, I’m working on a couple of different projects at the minute. I think what I’ll do is document one start to finish and publish the whole project as a series perhaps what do you think?

    • @montananorthern
      @montananorthern 2 місяці тому

      @@DrewWebbWild I think that would be a huge hit. I have never seen anyone do a start to finish video. Great content.

  • @amitsalvi
    @amitsalvi 2 місяці тому

    Checked out your videos as YT recommended them. Fab work! Subscribed. I have visited both Skomer and the Rutland reserve, and can connect with the views here. Great experience! BTW i am in watford, if you ever want to connect over a trip :)

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 2 місяці тому

      @@amitsalvi thanks for taking the time to watch them. It’s really appreciated! If I’m ever that way, I’ll give you a shout!

  • @PhotoFeaver
    @PhotoFeaver 2 місяці тому

    I love the interview style content!

  • @CutSluice
    @CutSluice 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely love this!

  • @WildlifeWithCookie
    @WildlifeWithCookie 2 місяці тому

    What a handsome man

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 2 місяці тому

      @@WildlifeWithCookie you flirt

  • @WildlifewithRich
    @WildlifewithRich 2 місяці тому

    This is so well edited dude. Really interesting to watch and I’d love to see more about how you edit to show the story

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 2 місяці тому

      @@WildlifewithRich thank you sir, I’ll add that to the list of future videos for sure

  • @WildlifeWithCookie
    @WildlifeWithCookie 2 місяці тому

    i love your big lens

  • @WildlifewithRich
    @WildlifewithRich 2 місяці тому

    Very well explained

    • @WildlifewithRich
      @WildlifewithRich 2 місяці тому

      Always love a nosey at what people are filming on haha

  • @jayargo2109
    @jayargo2109 3 місяці тому

    Was searching for videos exactly like this one ( looked at a few ) and this has given me the best insight.. thank you Could i ask a question please? I am fortunate enough to own a couple of great lenses , the mzuiko 40-150 f2.8 pro , and the mzuiko 150-400 pro I obviously want to maximise my chances of getting " the " shot etc and i saw a previous reply asking if the 100-400 would be good enough! In your opinion, do you think the 40-140 will be the one , or even use the 150-400 ( as you say , it might be a bit too " tight" Thank you , any advice would be appreciated 👍🏻

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 3 місяці тому

      @@jayargo2109 if you’re going in the morning, I would absolutely recommend maximising the brighter lens so the 2.8 if you’re going in the afternoon then you can afford to use a longer lens and sacrifice some of the aperture however it all comes down to is whether you want to maximise the resolution of your camera but using a longer focal length to get the tighter shot or whether you’re happy to crop afterwards and get the tighter shop that way using a shorter focal length, I hope that makes sense

    • @jayargo2109
      @jayargo2109 3 місяці тому

      @@DrewWebbWild Thanks for the quick reply Drew Yes , I'm actually doing am and pm sessions, and the 40-150 was the kit I will use for the early morning slot I'll hopefully use the longer lens at some point that day too Your reply and the video have given me a kind of idea just how far the birds themselves are from the hide How far away would you say please drew ? Once again Thanks for the reply 👍🏻

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 3 місяці тому

      @@jayargo2109 the pond is about 25 m in length and so they can dive anywhere from a couple of feet in front of you to the 25 m away however I’ve been a few times now and each time has happened in the centre of the pond which is about 10 to 15 m from the hide so really not far at all you get very close

    • @jayargo2109
      @jayargo2109 3 місяці тому

      @@DrewWebbWild Excellent Thanks Drew, I really do appreciate the info Hopefully, I'll remember to come back here and let you know how I get on 👍🏻

  • @paulmcwilliams8641
    @paulmcwilliams8641 3 місяці тому

    If you come to Norfolk in the winter I recommend Buckenham Marshes RSPB. There are huge numbers of water fowl overwintering then, with Peregrines and marsh harries predating too. Walk along the southern platform of the railway station and you are bound to see Chinese water deer. As a bonus you can visit Strumshaw Fen RSPB which is just next door.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 3 місяці тому

      @@paulmcwilliams8641 that sounds like a great adventure I’ll have to check it out thank you

  • @guystewart9554
    @guystewart9554 4 місяці тому

    Stop trying to apportion blame for climate change, it only diverts attention from what should be the main focus, that is finding solutions and making efforts to solve the situation.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 3 місяці тому

      Not at all what the video was about. My film was about the fact that the undeniable fact conditions, climate and habitat are changing and as such our island wildlife is diversifying and we (fans of wildlife) now get to observe the natural introduction and integration of totally different species. But thanks for trying to share an irrelevant political agenda.

  • @paulmcwilliams8641
    @paulmcwilliams8641 4 місяці тому

    I have photographed them many times, but it was at our favourite holiday place, Hurghada, Egypt. I once saw a hoopoo there too. Next time you come up to Norfolk, go to Horsey Gap beach and there will be several hundred grey seals on the beach.

  • @solalacrima8770
    @solalacrima8770 4 місяці тому

    Thx for the efforts for making the video.

  • @capturingnaturewithsandip
    @capturingnaturewithsandip 5 місяців тому

    Awesome so lovely video

  • @td5320
    @td5320 5 місяців тому

    That decades-long repetitive mantra again, blaming all the human species for all that is wrong. Nothing else on Earth is responsible is it? Nor is anything in the universe responsible, just all humans. Sounds like a guilt-tripping procedure aiming for long-term self-destruction.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 4 місяці тому

      Well, I mean they didn’t swim across the Atlantic…

  • @tomwhitmorephotography
    @tomwhitmorephotography 5 місяців тому

    I'm dumbfounded how your videos aren't getting 10x the views they actually have! The editing, storytelling, a and b-roll is all sublime! I'm a new channel starting up and binging a lot of wildlife photography videos for inspiration and your channel is by far my favourite style.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 5 місяців тому

      Thank you! I have more coming soon! To be honest I just don't understand the algorithm yet I'm hoping to continue to build on the videos and make them more frequently and so maybe that will help :) good luck with your channel I look forward to seeing your work!

  • @WildlifewithRich
    @WildlifewithRich 6 місяців тому

    Cracking stuff

  • @CutSluice
    @CutSluice 6 місяців тому

    Love this! Bats are fascinating!

  • @gloxlmao
    @gloxlmao 6 місяців тому

    as a teenager ive only ever seen 1 red squirrel..

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 4 місяці тому

      I didn’t see one until I made this film so you’re not on your own.

    • @malkiawagiza1327
      @malkiawagiza1327 24 дні тому

      ​@@DrewWebbWild - We still have a lot of them in Poland, I do hope they won't disappear.

  • @AStCG1989
    @AStCG1989 7 місяців тому

    I like the video, but why is the bird moving scenes so choppy?

    • @AStCG1989
      @AStCG1989 7 місяців тому

      Or is it UA-cam compression?

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 7 місяців тому

      Thank for watching, The reason for this is the frame rate and shutter speed of the camera. it was shot at 100 fps and using the 180 rule the shutter speed would have been approximately 1/200sec. to achieve the cinematic smooth motion this would then be slowed down to 4x slower than real life but I made the decision to mix slow motion with normal speed so as not to overuse slow motion. I think with any slow motion footage there always needs to be a consideration about story and in this one I liked the mix of the two speeds but it does give that jittering affect with any fast moving subject. Good eye for spotting it!

    • @AStCG1989
      @AStCG1989 7 місяців тому

      Ah okay

  • @tysonator5433
    @tysonator5433 7 місяців тому

    Wonderful video, and the editing was very, very good and smooth ! I am only 1 county away from Norfolk beaches, so this venue is now on my list of places to visit.

  • @rf2720
    @rf2720 7 місяців тому

    No piece. Well done. I live in North Alabama. Just returned from Cades Cove.(10 April 2024) Like you l photographed many animals. I was fortunate enough to see 2 black bears. Too far for any quality image but l snapped them anyway. Come back and try again… They are waiting for you.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 7 місяців тому

      Someday I will it’s just such an amazing place.

  • @montananorthern
    @montananorthern 7 місяців тому

    Great video and fantastic story. I am actually heading there next week to lead a black bear photo workshop.

  • @VABrowneMDPhD
    @VABrowneMDPhD 7 місяців тому

    Beautiful videography and wonderful capture of the vocalizations between pup and mother.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 7 місяців тому

      Thank you for taking the time to watch it :)

  • @robertpolley1520
    @robertpolley1520 7 місяців тому

    Hi drew could you tell me where this was photographed please

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 7 місяців тому

      Hi Robert, We visited many places across the Yorkshire dales in this short film but all of them are within 20minutes of Hawes.

  • @WildlifeWithCookie
    @WildlifeWithCookie 7 місяців тому

    class mate, loved it

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 7 місяців тому

      Thanks mate! Next vid colab?

  • @CutSluice
    @CutSluice 7 місяців тому

    PS definitely Richard’s fault.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 7 місяців тому

      Without any doubt in my mind this will always be his fault 😂

    • @WildlifewithRich
      @WildlifewithRich 7 місяців тому

      Thanks

  • @CutSluice
    @CutSluice 7 місяців тому

    What a trip!!!

  • @thomasbradbury1157
    @thomasbradbury1157 7 місяців тому

    Really nice, I like the calm manner of the video. Looking forward to watching more.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 7 місяців тому

      Thanks for taking the time to watch it glad you liked it! Lots more to come 😊

  • @Andyhelliwellphotography
    @Andyhelliwellphotography 7 місяців тому

    This is well documented

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 7 місяців тому

      Thanks Andy, it was a tough one we had to think out of the box a little bit when we realised we hadn’t shot enough “talking to camera” but I think I like the post event interview styles

  • @peakadventures_
    @peakadventures_ 8 місяців тому

    it's be honest, that lens is heavy, i shoot with the same one. sports version

  • @theojames5182
    @theojames5182 8 місяців тому

    It’s because of grey squirrels. Not humans.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 4 місяці тому

      Unfortunately, the presence of grey squirrels is completely related to human activity. They were imported to the UK as pets and then furthermore released into parks in London and across the country.

  • @keithwallis3609
    @keithwallis3609 8 місяців тому

    Great video

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 8 місяців тому

      thanks Keith! really appreciate you taking the time to view it.

  • @maxhammer4067
    @maxhammer4067 8 місяців тому

    There where red squirrels everywhere in the uk in the 80s 😢

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 8 місяців тому

      its been such a rapid decline :( but the good news is they are coming back!

    • @maxhammer4067
      @maxhammer4067 8 місяців тому

      @@DrewWebbWild I hope so, I have nothing against the grey ones but I miss my little red squirrels garden buddies

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 8 місяців тому

      @@maxhammer4067 it’s a moral conflict because the greys are only here because humans brought them here and they are just doing what they do but there obviously isn’t room for both species without compromise

    • @maxhammer4067
      @maxhammer4067 8 місяців тому

      @@DrewWebbWild Why did humans bring them here,

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 8 місяців тому

      I believe initially they were introduced to England as pets/zoo collections and over time they became naturalised. @@maxhammer4067

  • @duncanwilson5170
    @duncanwilson5170 9 місяців тому

    Hardraw Force is the waterfall with the longest single cascade in England, it is NOT the highest waterfall in the UK.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 9 місяців тому

      Thank you I’ll try to find a way to amend that info

  • @t0m11
    @t0m11 10 місяців тому

    Brilliant video! Do you think a 100-400 would have enough reach there? :)

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 10 місяців тому

      Hi Tom! First of all thank you for watching! The 100 to 400 would actually be perfect as I found that the 600 was a little bit tight when the birds were closer to the hide and it will give you more space. You might have to crop in in post if you want to get a real super close up, and it happens to divert the other end of the pond, but the one hundred to 400 should actually be the perfect focal are you booked in to go?

  • @ianbrown704
    @ianbrown704 10 місяців тому

    wow, what a stunning video, I watch a lot of Wildlife UA-cam videos but they can become very commercial and all about "likes". This is truly a refreshing, yet professional video with stunning wildlife. It has certainly inspired me to get out.

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 10 місяців тому

      Thank Ian that’s awesome that you feel inspired to go out, have you got a particular species you’re going to look for?

    • @ianbrown704
      @ianbrown704 10 місяців тому

      Yes I am looking for Kingfishers, I have loads of static but now need to up my game to get some in flight@@DrewWebbWild

  • @betsy2003
    @betsy2003 10 місяців тому

    Beautiful.

  • @mangizo96
    @mangizo96 10 місяців тому

    Just getting into photohraphy, I was looking for some wildlife photography tips when I stumbbled upon a video of yours . Now I'm almost 2 hours in, forgot what I was looking for exactly, just enjoying your photograohy, cinematograohy, choice ot music, just superb edits my dude. Very well earned subscribtion. Cheers 🎥☕

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 10 місяців тому

      Thank you, that’s a really thoughtful comment. It’s been a long road for me to get here and I’m still learning every time I go out. Photography is such a great art form and has a really supportive community if I can help you on your journey in any way let me know.

    • @mangizo96
      @mangizo96 10 місяців тому

      @@DrewWebbWild Absolutely is! You already are helping, by inspiring me to go out to shoot more and that I don't need to take expensive trips abroad for quality photography (I live in Essex). I'll be sticking around Drew. Keep having fun!

  • @robholmes6041
    @robholmes6041 10 місяців тому

    Absolutley brilliant...love it

    • @DrewWebbWild
      @DrewWebbWild 10 місяців тому

      Thanks rob! I’m currently on the beach in the snow filming seals for the next one :)