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The Inside Story
We spoke to rabbit whisperer and part time Development Producer, Nick Hanson, about the project.
Can you sum up the Can you sum up the project?
The Lion Whisperer is an interactive 360 documentary produced by Spirit Media in which animal behaviourist Kevin Richardson takes us on a tour of his wildlife sanctuary in South Africa. Kevin has known all the lions since they were cubs and has developed a bond with them over the years. Through Kevin we get up close and personal with these lions as well as hyenas.
How was it created?
The video was shot by Kevin using a 360 camera rig. Because of the bond he has with the animals Kevin is able to get intimate access that no other film crew could. For safety reason, only he could get so close to the lions. The rest of the Spirit Media crew were in a vehicle a safe distance away!
How was it built?
Interactive hotspots were added in post-production using a tool called Eevo. The hotspots allow the user to select the path they wish to take and are triggered by the user’s gaze.
What do you hope to learn from it being on Taster?
Nick Hanson,
We want to know what our audience think. Do they feel this type of content benefits from being in 360? Do they like being able decide which scene to view next or would they prefer a more traditional linear format?
