Behind The Scenes

A closer look at moments from the field and behind the lens.

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A man being interviewed outdoors on a stone pathway, with recording equipment and crew filming him.
James Rooney filming someone in the boat
Behind the scene producing a doc film for Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association.
Sitting in the boat waiting for some birds
Three men are gathered near a helicopter on an outdoor field. They appear to be discussing something related to the helicopter or an electronic device one is holding. The men are dressed casually, with one wearing a hat, another in a cap, and the thi
Person holding a GPS device displaying a map, with a National Geographic guidebook in their lap.
Aerial coverage of the crane census in the Akagera National Park.
A helicopter flying in overcast sky with gray clouds, blue body, and a person visible inside.
Selfie with the team
James Rooney filming a community ranger at Rugezi marsh
Visualists interview setup
Behind the scenes conducting interview with FEDA's CEO Marlene Ngoyi
James Rooney conducting an interview
Skot, Harris and James Rooney
James Rooney selfie with a long lens in the field
A man wearing a virtual reality headset with 'AFRICA REFOCUSED' written on it stands in front of a group of children, some wearing green shirts that say 'JOSHUA HOUSE', in a lush, green outdoor setting with trees.
A person standing on a stone pathway in a lush green outdoor setting, with a blurry camera and a boom microphone visible in the foreground, and a sign in the background.
A film crew or documentary team filming outdoors in a natural setting with trees and greenery. One person is holding a boom microphone, while others operate a camera and stand nearby.
James Rooney looking at the waterfalls, wearing a media vest with Visualists logo in the back
BTS vs Final shot