Alternately known as a "21st Century Jacques Cousteau" and "The Michelangelo of the Deep," Al Giddings pioneered the art of deep sea cinematography as an extension of his diving expeditions; he also built a substantial career on the sets of underwater-themed movies, from his role as a camera operator on the 1977 The Deep to his involvement as a co-producer on the 1997 Titanic, and innumerable directorial assignments on made-for-television marine documentaries. With over 30 years of spectacular scuba footage under his belt, ...
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Alternately known as a "21st Century Jacques Cousteau" and "The Michelangelo of the Deep," Al Giddings pioneered the art of deep sea cinematography as an extension of his diving expeditions; he also built a substantial career on the sets of underwater-themed movies, from his role as a camera operator on the 1977 The Deep to his involvement as a co-producer on the 1997 Titanic, and innumerable directorial assignments on made-for-television marine documentaries. With over 30 years of spectacular scuba footage under his belt, Giddings headlining this panoramic overview of his life and career. The program finds Terrel Cass, general manager of Garden City, NY PBS affiliate WLIW, interviewing the diver/cinematographer about his manifold accomplishments, supplemented by Giddings underwater footage. Nathan Southern, Rovi
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Al Giddings. Run time: 220 minutes. 4 discs. Language: English. The Michelangelo of the Deep Sea, the? American Cousteau, pioneer, innovator and record-breaker are just some of the words used to describe Al Giddings, four-time Emmy Award winner and one of the world? s most accomplished and renowned underwater director-producer-cinematographers. Drawing from more than 30 years of deep sea diving experience? and quite possibly the most hours underwater of any human being? Giddings shares stories and scenes from a lifetime of undersea film adventures. With unprecedented access to his one-of-a-kind library of underwater footage, featuring countless television specials, documentaries, groundbreaking IMAX undersea films, and Hollywood movies like Titanic, The Abyss and The Deep, WLIW New York President and General Manager Terrel Cass speaks one-on-one with the legend to discover the fearless genius behind his breathtaking aquatic images. DVD Box Set Factory Sealed Brand New.
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