Scenes of the Forests - part of Labocine Scenes initiative

Embark on a visual journey across continents and climates, as we capture the world's diverse forest landscapes. From the towering conifers of the boreal north to the lush canopies of tropical rainforests, this project paints an awe-inspiring tapestry of nature's beauty.

Discover hidden groves, ancient trees, and the delicate dance of life within each ecosystem. "Scenes of the Forest" is a tribute to the planet's lungs, an exploration of the serenity, majesty, and interconnectedness found within these intricate wooded realms.

How to Apply?

Send us your Forest Scene proposal by November 15, 2023

Only Science New Wave Members are eligible to apply.

Head over to Labocine to become a member today.

  • Provide us with a short description of this area and why this forest is important for you to document and share with the world.

  • Send us your Labocine Habitat profile

  • Send us an image of your forest landscape. Needs to be close to where your camera will be place for your recording

  • Enter the exact location, including latitude and longitudinal coordinates. Here are examples of formats that work: Decimal degrees (DD): 41.40338, 2.17403. Degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS): 41°24'12.2"N 2°10'26.5"E.

  • Tell us a bit more about what technology you will use to record (camera, sound, accessories).

If selected, we will reach out to you with information. A few preliminary guidelines below.

Guidelines:

  • Forest scene needs to be exactly one hour (60 minutes / 3600 seconds) in duration

  • Resolution needs to be minimum 4k (3840 x 2160 pixels) and ratio 16:9 (horizontal or vertical).

  • Recorded in ‘real time’ at a standard frame rate of 24fps or 30fps (time-lapse or slow-motion not permitted).

  • Format for recording (ProRes and/or H264, .mov / .mp4)

  • No adjustment to camera settings or position are allowed during the recording.

  • The camera should be positioned at the average height of human eye level.

  • Camera should be placed on a tripod or rigged to a stable surface.

  • Use a lens with a focal length between 20-70mm (closest to the human field of view)

  • The sound needs to be diegetic (sound that originates from the world of a film). An external sound recorder is permitted but needs to be in sync with image.

  • No edit or post-production (no color/speed/sound manipulation, music, text) is allowed (apart from the 60-minute selection.)

  • Little to no human activity.

  • Be mindful for transitions (day to night, frame crossing, natural metamorphosis or transformations on-screen).

  • Submit your Scene via our Submission Portal - include link for download, title, credits, synopsis, thumbnail (no text overlay), location and coordinates.