Presented for your delectation, edification and amusement, a series
of selected videos on the subject of Antarctica chosen from those available from
the multitudes to be found on the internet and elsewhere. Some are short, some are
long, some are readily found, some are distinctly scarcer.
Short Videos
- Under 10 mins
There are dozens of videos on YouTube and other video
sharing sites about Antarctica, they are mainly of short clips taken by
tourists, or a series of still photos made into a video, this is generally
set to a "haunting" soundtrack. Here are a few of the better
representatives, though I suggest you see those on the
Long videos page as
I think they give a far better idea of what it is really like.
Vangelis - Antarctica. With footage
from the niche classic Koreyoshi Kurahara movie starring Ken Takakura "Antarctica"
- 1983. The movie is based on the story of a 1957 Japanese Antarctic
expedition and how an abandoned dog team survive alone. Movie on VHSVangelis soundtrack 4 mins
TRIBUTE Antarctica Time Lapse: A Year On Ice. A
time-lapse film made at the US bases of McMurdo Sound and the geographic
South Pole. 3 mins 49 secs
Highlights from Antarctica. A
tourists film made of short video clips edited together in a very
logical and professional way. Stands out as being a better example
than most. The usual "ethereal" soundtrack. 6 mins 33secs
Vangelis - Life of Antarctica.
Whether you are a fan of Vangelis or not, the music is atmospheric
and fits well with images of Antarctica. Despite the title, this is
not of Antarctic wildlife, but scenes of snow and ice. 5 mins 15 secs
McMurdo Station. Film taken in
and around the largest station in Antarctica (by a long way), more
of a small town/large village than a base in the typical Antarctic
manner. An assortment of clips that give an idea of the atmosphere of
the place. 5 mins 14 secs
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