What It Takes to Film Elephants in the Wild

What It Takes to Film Elephants in the Wild

Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Bob Poole shares how his lifelong passion for elephants shapes his approach to wildlife filmmaking. Working in unpredictable environments, he explains what it takes to film respectfully while prioritizing animal comfort and maintaining distance.

Cinematographer Bob Poole on Filming Elephants With FUJINON Duvo HZK25-1000mm – Respectful Wildlife Filmmaking

Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Bob Poole reveals how the FUJINON Duvo HZK25-1000mm, paired with the ARRI ALEXA 35, enabled respectful wildlife filmmaking while delivering unprecedented intimacy in his elephant documentary. From vehicle-mounted setups to large-sensor advantages, here’s what it took to capture elephants in the wild without disturbing them. Wildlife cinematographer Bob Poole spent decades developing his approach to filming elep…