The BBC Blue Planet series is described as the definitive exploration of the marine world thanks, in part, to its immersive videography. One man behind the program and many others like it will be at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort for a presentation on just how such amazing footage is captured.



James Brickell, a three-time BAFTA and two-time Emmy Award winning director and show runner, will speak about his body of work on July 15th at 5:30pm in the Museum, 315 Front St. in downtown Beaufort. His presentation will specifically cover filming underwater sequences all over the world on various projects for the BBC, National Geographic and for the new Sphere in Las Vegas.



“I’ll tell stories about things like filming techniques, sharks, stuff going wrong and capturing new behaviors,” Brickell said via email. “I will also touch on my new project, Blue Planet III, which is currently in production.”



Brickell said he will include photos and video clips during the family-friendly presentation. The program is expected to last about 40 minutes and be followed by a question-and-answer session.



Brickell has an extensive background in wildlife filmmaking, working with the BBC, Disney/Nat Geo and Love Nature on a variety of nature and adventure programs, including Deadly 60, Planet Earth II, Epic Adventures with Bertie Gregory, Undiscovered Worlds, Great Barrier Reef, The Great British Year and Life in the Air and many more. Most recently he has been bringing wildlife scenes to the world’s biggest screen: the Las Vegas Sphere.



Museum Education Curator Benjamin Wunderly said he’s excited to see Brickell’s presentation and hear about his experiences with underwater filmography. “James’ work filming the underwater realms of our planet helps bring attention to the fascinating scenery and wildlife that exist there. His observations and experiences relay how important these habitats are,” Wunderly said. “The Museum has focused on teaching guests about North Carolina’s marine environment and fisheries for many years. This program will show us the similarities and differences that exist in the oceans here and across our planet.”