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14. ACID TEST: The Global Challenge of Ocean Acidification
2 years ago
ACID TEST: This groundbreaking NRDC documentary explores the startling phenomenon of ocean acidification, which may soon challenge marine life on a scale not seen for tens of millions of years. Featuring Sigourney Weaver.
Directed by: Tristan Bayer & Daniel Hinerfeld
Produced by: Erin Kiley & Daniel Hinerfeld
Associated Produced by: Lisa Whiteman, Lisa Suitoni, Tristan Bayer
Edited by: Christopher S. Johnson
Director of Photography: Tristan Bayer
Underwater Cinematography: Howard and Michele Hall
Aerial Cinematography: Nel Boshoff
Music by: Andy Troy, Peter DiStefano and Kevin Haskins
Animations by: Jake Maymudes
Produced for the Natural Resources Defense Council. NRDC.org
For more information and special features including extra interviews, go to: acidtestmovie.com
Directed by: Tristan Bayer & Daniel Hinerfeld
Produced by: Erin Kiley & Daniel Hinerfeld
Associated Produced by: Lisa Whiteman, Lisa Suitoni, Tristan Bayer
Edited by: Christopher S. Johnson
Director of Photography: Tristan Bayer
Underwater Cinematography: Howard and Michele Hall
Aerial Cinematography: Nel Boshoff
Music by: Andy Troy, Peter DiStefano and Kevin Haskins
Animations by: Jake Maymudes
Produced for the Natural Resources Defense Council. NRDC.org
For more information and special features including extra interviews, go to: acidtestmovie.com
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I remember having seen this at the Smithsonian in 3D IMAX last summer.
I will show it to my students.
Aggressively if needs be......
If Copenhagen told us one thing, it's that our leaders see their polls are more important then the environment. What fools they are to think they are in charge!
Lets not wait for others to sort this out.
You have all of my support and any help that you might need
Best
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Fantastic Video BTW.
Only humans are destroying this wonderful planet, and only they can solve the problem.
Cinematography, visual effects, coloring, content, music and the video editing were all perfect, but there were some parts where the music was louder than the voice.
Despite that, amazing job, thanks.
And the most important thing is the message is delivered so clearly...
My dad is a teacher, and he watched this and said "every department can use this" (obviously science, but also the persuasive elements for the language arts and the sociology for the social studies). I went to the website and the video is blocked for the schools. Is there a way that my dad can download this video for educational use?
Thank you for creating this and showing that not only can the media be a powerful agent in spreading hope and getting things accomplished, but also the message that there is hope and we need to get things done now.
The largest single carbon polluter by far is the US dept. of "defense" (should be renamed to dept. of war). they are the BIGGEST purchaser of oil in the world and worse still is they produce nothing valuable to any living creature on this earth.
But, instead of being the first target for reducing global warming, they are excluded from any agreements. Add all the other war machines and we have the elephant in room. So, I suggest our first step should be to GET RID OF THE MILITARY. Then our little green machines and prudence will solve the rest.
(I do personally do my best; Cycle, energy save and direct people to great videos like this) but......
1) pH is what? Provide the simple answer. Don't avoid it. If people don't know what it is they will NOT get a handle on this problem.
2) Point out the Carbonic Acid equilibrium with CO2. Same problem as above. CO2 is NOT directly the problem. Carbonic acid IS the problem, caused by CO2 concentration.
3) Discuss Neutralization/alkalinization chemicals. Limestone. Carbonates. Why they dissolve in water to neutralize pH.
4) Directly point out and illustrate that we have ALREADY destroyed vast coral fields. The catastrophe is ALREADY HERE. We've seen the symptoms for over 20 years.
5) Stop talking on an entirely abstract level for the purpose of 'dumbing it down' for our dumbed down culture. Provide information for those capable of understanding it in spite of the 'dumbed down' perception of the whole.
6) Over-population was entirely ignored in the video, and yet it is the #1 CAUSE of nearly ALL our current problems. Why is this topic almost always avoided?Politics?! Fear of retribution? Explain in the film if necessary!
7) We must change the human concept of 'home'. The entire planet is our home. Earth is our ONLY home. Don't excrete where you eat, breathe, live...
8) It is time to discuss human behavior in terms of ability to CHANGE. Predict resistant behavior, comprehend it, learn to directly dialog to those people resistant to specific changes, help them find alternative thought and behavior processes they can comprehend on a basic survival level, since survival of us, as well as Earth, IS the subject.
9) Using monorails in this or any environmental video is ridiculous and triggers a response of distrust. It is THE 'Gee Whiz' cliché representing fraudulent manipulation of people's perceptions. Monorail fantasies makes anyone insightful CRINGE with annoyance.
10) Talk directly to what WILL be details of the 'Green Industrial Revolution'. Escape the abstract.
11) Discuss the encompassing concept of SUSTAINABILITY versus the extinction of humans and potentially all life on Earth.
I hope these notes are helpful for those making future documents of this problem.
:-Derek
Also, I found the entire focus on CO2 as being the "bad boy" as unrealistic. What about all the waste and toxic crap that is poured into the oceans? Not even a mention. What about the recent massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico along with millions of gallons of highly toxit Corexit being dumped onto it to try and hide the oil? Not a mention. The ocean has been used for decades as a back door dump for all sorts of products both for industry and for the military. Not a mention. What about all the Atomic bombs exploded in or on the ocean? What effect did that have?
On the positive side, good footage, nice editing, good music & graphics and well presented (and sometimes famous) speakers.