[Galvasean]

When "Walking with Dinosaurs" was first aired more than ten years ago, it set new standards in computer graphics, robotics and animatronics. The subsequent worldwide sales of this programme and the spin-off series netted the corporation vast sums of money. This new movie project, estimated to cost something in the order of £40 million will combine live action with new computer technology - LIDAR (light, detection and ranging).

The use of LIDAR is particularly appropriate, a case of art imitating life for a number of palaeontologists as a form of LIDAR technology has been used by scientists to detect fossils laying buried underneath sediment, helping field workers to decide where best to dig.

A spokesperson for the project stated that the use of 3D cameras will create: "never before seen levels of invisibility between live action and CGI worlds."

This news will please those clever people behind the "Walking with" live show, perhaps another world tour will be required.

More here.



edit: £D instead of 3D? A freudian typo perhaps?

[Adam Khor]

Leaked footage from Planet Dinosaur show. Just got this from a good friend! XD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCMkV...yer_detailpage

Looks great IMO. Not all of it, but I bet the final product will be impressive XD What do u think?

[Galvasean]

The finished footage looks amazing!
I can even see where the 3D effects will be implemented. This could actually be one of teh few films worth seeing in the third dimension!

[Galvasean]

So, what is that single horned theropod? Some sort of abelisaurid?

[Adam Khor]

Originally Posted by Galvasean

So, what is that single horned theropod? Some sort of abelisaurid?

Yes, looks a lot like a Majungasaurus to me.

[Galvasean]

I think you're right. didn't realize he was horny as well as ugly...

[Rubecula]

Did I see a spinosaurus grabbing a ray or shark or something in there?

[Galvasean]

Originally Posted by Rubecula

Did I see a spinosaurus grabbing a ray or shark or something in there?

Looks like it. certainly gave that other theropod the heebie-jeebies!

[Adam Khor]

Originally Posted by Rubecula

Did I see a spinosaurus grabbing a ray or shark or something in there?

It's a saw fish. I remember reading that a saw fish vertebra was found stuck in a Spinosaurus' teeth, and saw fish fossils were common in Spinosaurus habitat :>

[Galvasean]

Trailer:

[Adam Khor]

Originally Posted by Galvasean

Trailer:

Awesome image, and the trailer is great Some of the dinos look just ok, but I'm excited anyways
By the way, seems that they couldn´t resist the temptation of including a Spinosaurus vs Carcharodontosaurus fight ala Jurassic Park III XD
That's cool tho; I wouldn´t resist either.

[Galvasean]

From what I've seen so far I'm thinking the CG is not quite as good as Dinosaur Revolution (that ceratopsian for example looked kind of textureless).
Not that I am complaining. We're very lucky to be getting two high quality dinoCGmentaries considering we had March of the Dinosaurs not long ago.

[Adam Khor]

Originally Posted by Galvasean

From what I've seen so far I'm thinking the CG is not quite as good as Dinosaur Revolution (that ceratopsian for example looked kind of textureless).
Not that I am complaining. We're very lucky to be getting two high quality dinoCGmentaries considering we had March of the Dinosaurs not long ago.

Agreed, some dinos look better than others. Spinosaurus for example looks awesome.

[dlofnep]

Looks great When is it out??

[Galvasean]

September 14th.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b014m55k

September is dinosaur month.

Dinosaur revolution
Planet dinosaur
Jurassic Park BluRay
Jurassic Park in the cinema

It is a golden age...