Behind the Scenes
It takes a lot of people to pull of a successful filming trip such as this one to Glacier Bay. Aside from the travel to get on location, there are all sorts of arrangements to be made and logistics to work out prior to leaving. This footage was shot 7 months before it aired. Great care is taken in the editing process to ensure a fantastic and educational show.

Some of the people pictured to the right include our cast and production crew, the producers and staff, our ship's fantastic crew, our syndicators, our print and web team - even a National Park Service representative. Just another day at the office!

I am very lucky to work with one of the most experienced wildlife film crews in the business. Since we have all been traveling together for the past two years, we are really more like a working family.

Filming a wildlife television program is difficult and requires very long hours while working 7 days a week when you are in the field. It helps that we all get along well and respect each other's creative talents. My dad’s crew usually includes his producer, Larry Elliston, who has been in the business for 30 years and has worked with my father for the past 8 years. Guy Nickerson and Jim Curry are our cameramen. They shoot some of the best wildlife footage you will ever see. Dan Devaney records the sound and he has been working with my Dad for more than 10 years.

I have been working with the show for the past 2 years and I am very fortunate to work with an outstanding producer and a multi-taleted cameraman. My producer is Lisa Lauf. Lisa has an invaluable combination of wildlife knowledge and television creativity that brings out the best in each story. My cameraman is Glenn Nickerson (pictured right).

Glenn’s knowledge of all creatures both big and small, helps him to anticipate behavioral patterns which means his footage is always outstanding. Glenn also produces in the field, records sound and edits most of the shows. I am very lucky to work with an exceptionally creative team who are devoted to their work.