Doug Allan

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Doug Allan

Born January 1, 1951 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK (age 75)

Doug Allan is a Scottish wildlife and documentary camera operator, director and writer. He's a graduate in Marine Biology from Stirling University, Scotland, UK.

Known For

Deep BlueDeep Blue · 2003
Deep Blue
★ 6.92003
MovieDocumentary
Deep Blue is a major documentary feature film shot by the BBC Natural History Unit. An epic cinematic rollercoaster ride for all ages, Deep Blue uses amazing footage to tell us the story of our oceans and the life they support.
The Trials of LifeThe Trials of Life · 1990
The Trials of Life
★ 9.21990
MovieDocumentary
Each of the twelve 50-minute episodes features a different aspect of the journey through life, from birth to adulthood and continuation of the species through reproduction.
National Geographic: The FilmmakersNational Geographic: The Filmmakers · 1999
National Geographic: The Filmmakers
1999
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
National Geographic Wildlife Filmmakers Go Eye-to-Eye with Danger! They swim with sharks, confront venomous snakes, and stalk hungry lions. They're National Geographic filmmakers, and for these remarkable adventurers, capturing unforgettable footage in the wild is not just a job, it's a way of life. Join a cinematographer in the rain forest canopy as he goes to incredible lengths - and heights - to film the world's most powerful bird of prey. Witness the frustration of a filmmaker who just misses the scene-stealing shot of jackal pups greeting their mother in the Serengeti, and feel the exhilaration when he finally captures the event to perfection. Meet the talented professionals who go behind the camera every day and sometimes risk their lives to bring us extraordinary images of nature's most amazing creatures.
Great White Shark - The Silent StalkerGreat White Shark - The Silent Stalker · 1995
Great White Shark - The Silent Stalker
★ 9.01995
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
Using revolutionary filming techniques we are given the opportunity to follow the great white shark into its natural habitats.
Smart Sharks: Swimming With RobosharkSmart Sharks: Swimming With Roboshark · 2003
Smart Sharks: Swimming With Roboshark
2003
MovieDocumentary
A 6-foot-long animatronic shark featuring on-board cameras, Robo Shark is designed to blend in with real sharks and capture never-before-seen wild shark behavior. Footage shown in this television special includes the deep-sea thresher shark in the Philippines; giant whale sharks feeding off the coast of Belize; and deadly hammerheads, great whites and bronze whaler sharks in South Africa.
HowlHowl
Howl
MovieDramaAdventure
In 1993 an elderly Canadian couple were killed when their car veered off a road in a blizzard. The tragedy was only discovered when the spring snows melted, revealing the wreckage. When they went to the store on their fateful journey, they had left their faithful dog locked up at their summer home, deep in the woods.
The Life of MammalsThe Life of Mammals · 2002
The Life of Mammals
★ 8.42002
SeriesDocumentary
David Attenborough presents a nature documentary series looking at why mammals are the most successful creatures on the planet.

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National Geographic: The FilmmakersNational Geographic: The Filmmakers · 1999
National Geographic: The Filmmakers
1999
MovieDocumentaryTV Movie
National Geographic Wildlife Filmmakers Go Eye-to-Eye with Danger! They swim with sharks, confront venomous snakes, and stalk hungry lions. They're National Geographic filmmakers, and for these remarkable adventurers, capturing unforgettable footage in the wild is not just a job, it's a way of life. Join a cinematographer in the rain forest canopy as he goes to incredible lengths - and heights - to film the world's most powerful bird of prey. Witness the frustration of a filmmaker who just misses the scene-stealing shot of jackal pups greeting their mother in the Serengeti, and feel the exhilaration when he finally captures the event to perfection. Meet the talented professionals who go behind the camera every day and sometimes risk their lives to bring us extraordinary images of nature's most amazing creatures.

Director of Photography