STK-ID 51837

Visual of largest raised peat bog on west coast, Delta's Burns Bog. MLS of tall pine trees swaying in the wind on fringe of bog (0:16). MSs of boys riding trail bikes driving through waterlogged terrain, kicking up mud (0:20). MSs of power shovel excavating on edge of bog (0:21). CSs of silt-laden water mixing with paler water in pond (0:44). MWS of bog, a cargo ship moving on the Fraser River and snow-capped mountain are visible in background (0:16). HAWS of bog with congested traffic on highway in foreground, ZOOM IN to MWS of bog (0:14). LS of top of Lion's Gate Bridge emerging from fog, numerous birds are perched on cables, smoke is visible coming out of smokestacks in background (0:17). Eerie shots of earthmoving equipment excavating on edge of bog as sun is just about to pierce through fog (0:46).

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Burns Bog - A Road Runs Through It
Location
Vancouver (city), Fraser River
Year
1999
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 16 mm, Digital Bétacam, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
16mm eastman color neg, Digital Betacam
Aspect ratio
4/3
Available resolutions
720 x 486