Re: The Lost Dinosaurs Of Egypt (just seen it).

["Julia Heathcote" <astrodon@hotmail.com>]

I saw it last night too, and completely agree with Luis.  I did think that 
the whole story could have been broken up into episodes (if there was a 
demand for that) as it would have been interesting to go into more detail 
about the sediments, and the palaeoenvironment.  The dig and the bits about 
Stromer tended to distract from each other a little too.  The animation was 
good, but I cringed at the *Spinosaurus* wading scene - Walking With 
Dinosaurs is still the only animation to get that completely right (Jurassic 
Park doesn't count, because they used robots).

I saw camels at the end, but Josh wasn't on one, and there was no riding off 
into the sunset (although there were MANY sunsets!).

I'm very interested to know how programmes about digs are made.  Was it the 
case that the cameras were with you on the expedition to capture the 
discovery, or did you go back later and film it?  It didn't escape my notice 
that there were only photographs of the humerus in situ.  Whatever the 
answer is, is that typical for dinosaur programmes?  Any comments from 
anyone else who's involved in these sorts of programmes?

And the visit to the mangrove swamps - is that a normal part of research in 
the USA, or was that part of the TV show, to bring the palaeoenvironment to 
life for the viewer?  I'm afraid I'm incredibly naive when it comes to this 
sort of thing!  My dig experience is sadly lacking.  :-(

Julia

Julia Heathcote
Gonville and Caius College
University of Cambridge
Cambridge CB2 1TA

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