The Avatar sequel, directed by James Cameron, has been in the works for a long time and is set to feature extensive underwater footage. Cameron is known for his fascination with water and has reportedly filmed underwater for a significant amount of time.
The podcast discusses the different processes of documentary and feature filmmaking and the middle ground between the two. The guest speaker also shares their experience of learning more about filmmaking whilst editing documentaries than they did from editing features.
James Cameron talks about his work ethic, upcoming projects and the timeline for his Avatar sequels.
Learn about the mermaid training required to become a professional mermaid, including breath-holding techniques and underwater photo shoots.
The speaker is amazed by the amount of money spent on movie production with its big sets, large crew and the amount of pay. The speaker questions why a movie like Avatar which was just blue paint, cost two billion dollars to make.
The podcast discusses a book recommendation called "Woolly" which tells the story of the quest to revive one of history's most iconic extinct creatures. It also touches upon the need to find new solutions for issues related to climate change and threatened species.