This DVD contains 37 scientifically researched and professionally filmed short documentaries exploring over 70 families of tropical marine inhabitants in their natural environment. Given its clearly arranged menu Discover the Blue - Tropical Marine Life is the first truly interactive Film-Encyclopaedia of its kind and is rapidly gaining a noteworthy, worldwide reputation amongst divers and aquarists alike. With a well-chosen music score and a running time of 2 hours you will find yourself discovering facts you never even considered asking! Click the image to take a look at some sample films. Available in USA (NTSC-format) now! For more info visit our project-site DiscoverTheBlue.com UK / AU / ZA DE / CH / A Click the image to view the trailer in Quicktime (good quality). Click here to watch the trailer in its streaming version (lower quality). 3.5 MB 1.05 min. Click the image to view the film. Click the image to visit the project web site. Click the image to view an excerpt. (Actual length - 20 minutes) 2.4 MB 34 sec. Click the image to visit the web site. Click the image to view an excerpt. (Actual length - 22 minutes) 3.0 MB 41 sec. Click the image to view an excerpt. (Actual length - 4 minutes) 3.5 MB Click the image to view the film. 35 sec. Click the image to view the trailer. Click the image to view the film. 34 sec. Click the image to view the segment. 47 sec. Click the image to view an excerpt. 1,11 min. Click the image to view the film. 37 sec. Click the image to view the film. 36 sec. 6 sec.
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Available in PAL-format English and German
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Currently shooting - our next DVD Discover the Blue - Dangerous Marine Life will explain biological, as well as behavioral aspects of creatures that can cause harm to humans. Our main goal is to reduce the bad reputation of many marine animals by conveying facts. The DVD will also cover prevention methods, medical aspects, first aid proceedures and include interviews with victims, marine biologists and doctors.
USS Cooper - Return to Ormoc Bay is a documentary about men who travel to dangerous depths, pushing the edge – to a point where they can hear death’s whisper. For this film Rob Lalumiere, a highly trained and experienced deep/technical scuba diver, made a world record 193 meter dive to the sunken wreck of the USS Cooper (DD-695) on May 29, 2005.
Artifishal, once again hired by Bigfoot Entertainment, is proud to have shot the majority of the underwater footage used in this production.
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Kitesurfing is one of the fastest growing sports - and Ocean Republic, the first IKO center in Asia, is one of the most competent training facilities for this activity in the Philippines. They are based on Boracay Island, where we shot this short film.
This catamaran used to be an Australian harbor passenger ferry. Now she is being modified into a fully functional film production vessel for shooting both above as well as underwater - including eding suites, a sound-proof recording booth, screening room and lots more. Artifishal Productions planned and managed the complex re-design for Bigfoot Entertainment.
Fashion TV Calendar 2006: Nautical Angels Underwater
When visionary, Antwerp-based photographer Mick Gleissner combined his interests with his passion for fashion, the results were stunning. This underwater calendar is a testament to that.
Concept and underwater videography: Artifishal Productions
Educational / motivational video for employees of Lufthansa Technik Philippines. This film explains the correct procedure of an S1-Check on Turnaround.
The Diving Asia series showcases the finest dive sites throughout Asia with their diversely beautiful reefs and spectacular marine life. Artifishal Production shoots the underwater footage for the series' pilot "Cebu", produced by Bigfoot Entertainment. Further destinations are in the making.
The WWF-Philippines has counted over 1.500 different species of trees per square km on Sibuyan Island making it the place on our planet with the largest plant variety in such a small area.
"Trip" is a spiritual rock opus: Four separate films by four separate directors - all four films score the same music, played (and sung) by various musicians with complete devotion, knowing that only the first take, as the most genuine, would be recorded. ... One of these films "Element - Playing Planet" was produced by Oxossi Films and takes the viewer on a trip around the world. In a unique blend of documentary and fictive elements, Oxossi's film tells 12 interwoven stories of human life.
Artifishal was hired for production management in the Philippines and to shoot the film's underwater segments.
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Dynamite Fishing is a big problem in the Philippines. Only 5% of Philippine coral reefs are still intact. The film is on show at the WWF Marine Life Center in Hong Kong.
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Consisting of Aeroflight Odysseys, Parasail Asia, Marina Aquasports, Scotty's Dive Centre, Island Adventures - Asian Action Sports Network is the largest provider of watersports activities in South East Asia. This is one of 3 films ARTIFISHAL has made for AASN.
Underwater archaeological survey with the Phillipine National Museum. DSV Discovery has been combing Philippine waters for years. For 2 months ARTIFISHAL joined and documented their quest.
1,52 min.
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One of the finest Resorts on Boracay Island, Pinjalo Resort Villas is affiliated with both Calypso Diving and Safari Divers. The 3-minute original film was made for the "Boot" trade show in Düsseldorf 2004.
Philippine Marine Life gives a unique insight into the marine life of the Philippine seas. This is a short segment about scorpion fish. Contact us to order the complete 30 minute film.
Cave diving can be a dangerous activity. After finding a cave-entrance in Panay, Philippines divers are surprised when they discover that it leads to another - already known - cave opening. (German language)
M/Y Tabibuga, operated by DiveGurus, is a fully equipped diving live-aboard with Nitrox and Trimix blending facilities. Being highly specialized in visiting remote locations M/Y Tabibuga has offered its services to such companies as Discovery Channel, BBC and Artifishal.
Calypso Diving Resort, Boracay's first PADI 5Star IDC Center has moved into the 21st century with a brand new state of the art dive facility. Calypso offers professional education, a training pool, accommodation, bar and restaurant.
After three long years of negotiations, a dream finally comes true. Due to the persistance of the B.A.S.S., the Camia II is sunk on January 8th, 2001, creating a new dive site for Boracay Island. The film tells the story of her last days as a ship and her first days as a wreck.
