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16/08/2023

Clair PopkinClair Popkin is cinematographer behind the Academy award-winning documentary film Free Solo . The film also received an Emmy for Outstanding Cinematography. His recent project Wild Life' shot with Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin highlights the work of conservationists Kris and Doug Tompkins and shines a light on their personal story, overcoming personal loss and deep ecological issues. Anton/Bauer Dionic XT batteries powered the production team through the wild and remote environment to tell the story.

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A portrait of conservationists Kris and Doug Tompkins

Wild Life' directed by Academy Award-winning filmmakers Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, tells the captivating tale of Kris Tompkins, a conservationist. A remarkable love story that spans decades, mirroring the untamed beauty of the landscapes she devoted her life to safeguard.

When Kris and her partner, entrepreneur and adventurer, Doug Tompkins, discover love later in life, they make a bold decision to leave behind their leadership roles in the iconic American outdoor brands they created including Patagonia, and The North Face.

Together, they shift their focus towards an audacious vision: establishing national parks across Chile and Argentina. Wild Life' delves into the triumphs and tribulations encountered throughout their extraordinary journey, as they strive to achieve the most significant private land donation in history.

Passion for the planet

Behind the lens of this poignant National Geographic documentary was a dedicated team of award-winning filmmakers, lifelong friends and passionate environmentalists including cinematographer Clair Popkin.

Jimmy and Chai were intent on telling Kris & Doug Tompkins story, loving the planet and this radical conservation effort. You're filming the most beautiful place in the world with the most inspiring, playful people in the world. It seemed like a natural next step.

Dionic XT batteries powered our primary cameras, Small HD monitors, Teradek and Litepanels Astras, they were powered up all the time, they were critical. When important stories are unfolding in front of you, you dont get a second chance to capture it.

The team shot the film on a mixture of cameras depending on the needs of the shooting locations and their environments. Clair explains Our A' cameras were ARRI Alexa Mini LF with Zeiss super speeds. We used older prime lenses when we wanted to take some sharpness out of our interview scenes. Other cameras included a Canon C300, a smaller Blackmagic camera and a Shotover system with a RED camera.

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The power behind the production

Little Monster, the production team behind the film, used twenty Dionic XT batteries to power their cameras as well as Small HD monitors and Litepanels Astras. Delivering 12A of consistently reliable power (with 20A peak and 75A inrush) Dionic XT provides dependable power for cameras, monitors, lights and more.

Anton/Bauer Dionic XT batteries suit my needs. I put them on my list because I know they're going to be reliable. I'm always going to go with the brand I know. I use them because everyone uses them. They are the professional standard.

Shooting in remote locations in Chile called for reliable power. Clair gives us an insight into what it's like running power at critical times. Power is something I worry about all the time on set. You should always want to have the best equipment. You never want to stop because you're out of power. You don't want to compromise and miss the shot.

Dionic XT batteries are designed for tough environments. High-quality cells in a rugged case ensure consistent 12-amp power in temperatures from -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F).

In remote environments especially, I need enough batteries to charge quickly and to be light enough to work on monitors, lights, cameras and even charging my phone via USB. Back when I was a camera assistant, I read a lot about power and as a DP I would try to outsource that worry to my camera assistants, but I still worry about it. I always want to think about the story. I don't want power to be the reason that we miss an emotional moment.

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