Litzinger told me that they tried to go deeper into the characters this season. They also adapted how they film, though-staying out in the Alaskan wilderness for 3 months at a time and recording 11 episodes in a row to maximize the production value of each trip.
He explained that once they were able to go to Alaska again, the crew followed strict quarantining and Covid-19 protocols.
LIFE BELOW ZERO AFTERMATH CAST SERIES
They could have the crew out there filming the subjects for “Life Below Zero,” and a second crew filming a reality series of the first crew to document what it’s like trying to survive the same conditions while filming at the same time-and what it takes to ensure the technology works in those extremes.įilming was shut down briefly when all travel was halted at the beginning of the pandemic. I suggested that they might want to consider a spinoff that focuses on the crew. The crew will sometimes tape battery packs to their bodies to keep them warm with their body heat so they are ready to go when needed. Batteries drain faster and do not retain their charge in extreme cold. They often run into challenges with power. The crew uses aerial drones and GoPro cameras to capture various angles and allow them to get perspectives they can’t get with standard cameras. And they are facing the same weather and wildlife challenges-but while carrying an extra 30 to 50 pounds of equipment and trying to capture the perfect shot. They are out there, living in tents and sheds and cabins right alongside the subjects they are working with. They may have a few more luxuries or conveniences, but they aren’t staying in 5-star hotels. He told me that the crew have to be prepared to survive almost as much as the individuals they are filming. For this upcoming season, the crew also had to deal with the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic. You may not be aware, but most modern cameras and video equipment are not engineered to work properly in such extreme conditions-never mind the human beings who have to run them. I also spoke with showrunner and executive produce Joseph Litzinger about the challenges of filming the show.
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