STK-ID 52409

Series of night shots of Inuit flensing bowhead whale surrounded by villagers, peeling off long strips of thick blubber, shots of biologists taking samples, shots of pieces laid out on ground (3:16), CS of elders sharpening blades (0:35). CS of women wearing traditional parkas posing for camera (0:26). Shots of men opening ribs of steaming carcass (1:18). CU of little Inuit girl smiling to camera (0:12). Interview with elder saying he is very happy (0:26). Shots of Inuit tugging on lines to detach whale's jawbone and other large parts (2:25). MS, CSs of baleen swaying in the wind, shots of men cutting off baleen (5:46). CSs and CUs of biologists taking samples of organs and stomach content (7:00). MCS of kids bagging intestine (0:37).

DETAILS

Excerpt from
La grande traversée
Location
Point Barrow
Year
2002
Collection
Arctic Mission
Available formats
DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO25
Shooting format
DVCPRO HD
Aspect ratio
16/9, ANAMORPHIC
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080