STK-ID 43577

VAR (MS SA/FA/RA) of otter sitting on ice-covered river, second otter surfacing from river with large fish (trout?) in mouth, chewing on trout's head as fish continues to move its tail fin, first otter continuing to rest on ice, eyes closed. Shot of second otter dragging its fish farther away from resting otter; two magpies (black and white birds) entering scene, attempting to distract otter with fish (including shot of birds alone without otters). MS FA of otter sitting on ice, "barking" several times, rubbing chin against ice (cute). MS SA/FA PAN L of otter walking along snowbank, stopping, turning to face camera, raising tail, eliminating waste in snow, continuing to "bark", walking away, exiting frame right. MS SA/FA PAN L of otter walking on ice, stopping, facing camera, "barking", slipping into water, exiting frame left (two takes). MS SA PAN L of otter swimming, frame right to left, in still, calm water, exiting frame left. (42104)

DETAILS

Excerpt from
CUTTHROATS OF YELLOWSTONE
Location
Wyoming
Year
1999
Collection
National Geographic
Available formats
Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
Digital Betacam
Aspect ratio
4/3