- Sunrise Earth
Infobox Television
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show_name = Sunrise Earth
caption = Director David Conover filming for Sunrise Earth
Asia on the Li River in China
format = Documentary
picture_format =1080i (HDTV )
runtime = approx. 50 minutes
creator = David Conover
editor =Josh Povec
cinematography = David Conover
starring = Nature
country =United States
network = flagicon| United States HD Theater
first_aired =2004
last_aired = present
num_episodes = 59
website = https://www.sunriseearthdvd.com/
imdb_id = 0784945"Sunrise Earth" is a wildlife documentary
television series that airs in theUnited States on HD Theater andAnimal Planet . The show is notable among documentaries for its complete lack of human narration fact|date=June 2008. High-definition video images andDolby 5.1 stereo surround sound are used to present each natural environment in a clear and detailed manner. The show is an example of the genre known as "Experiential TV", developed by series creator David Conover. [http://compasslight.com/about.htm About Compass Light Productions]2008-07-09 ] The technique has been described by TV criticTom Shales as "crazily uneventful and thoroughly wonderful." [http://www.compasslight.com/press_clips/Shales-TV%20Week.pdf HD May Be Too Good To Last]2005-07-05 ]Compass Light , Conover's small production company inCamden, Maine , started producing the series in2004 . 64 one-hour "Sunrise Earth" shows have been created in the first four years of production. The crew shoots with High Definition video cameras and the editors cut between multiple perspectives at a leisurely pace. The show is presented in real-time, with each shot lasting an average of 30 seconds fact|date=June 2008. Each episode captures one sunrise from a certain location, such as Machu Picchu, Turkey or Scandinavia. Captions in the lower portion of the frame occasionally give information as to the location, time, and events on screen.Compass Light was founded by director David Conover in 1992. Specializing in the creation of non-fiction documentaries, the company's work focuses on the discoveries of people in challenging and value forming situations, primarily outdoors and in a marine context. [http://compasslight.com/about.htm About Compass Light Productions]2008-07-09 ] Work includes productions forPBS Nova ,The Science Channel , "National Geographic Explorer",Discovery Channel , andHD Theater . [http://compasslight.com/productions.htm Productions by Compass Light]2008-07-09 ] Compass Light productions have earned the National Outdoor Production Award, a Blue Ribbon by the National Educational Media Competition, a National Academies Communication Award, and a nomination for an Emmy for Outstanding Director. [http://www.compasslight.com/about.htm The origins of Compass Light] ]
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