Life series producer Martha Holmes answers selected questions about Life and the "Challenges of Life" episode from our viewers.
In addition to Martha's role as a producer for the BBC Natural History Unit, she is a marine biologist who received her training at the University of York.
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How did you choose which animals to feature in
Life?
What's your favorite scene in the "
Challenges of Life" episode?
In the chameleon scene, how was the camera in the right place at the right time to capture the chameleon's tongue coming right at the screen?
How were you able to shoot the
stalk-eyed flies in such vivid detail? Did you use special equipment?
What were some of the biggest surprises for you during the making of
Life?
How did the film crew locate sailfish,
flying fish and other fish in the open ocean?
How long did it create
Life? How many hours were spent in the field? How much footage was shot?
How did you select the film and production crews for
Life?
What precautions did the film crew take not to harm the animals?
How did the film crews take stay safe during filming?
What was the most time-consuming scene to shoot?
Can a female octopus extend her life by not mating? If so, how long can she live?
What do killer whales eat if they can't successfully kill a seal?
How did you know about the dolphin mud-ringing behavior?
How long does it take for brown-tufted capuchins to master the art of cracking open palm nuts?
