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WEATHERS STUDIOS ON NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL [Jan 29, 2009]
Career Sports & Entertainment and National Geographic hired Weathers Studios to recreate a real life fish story that will be a part of the documentary, Hooked on Bass, from the continuing 'Wild' series on the National Geographic Channel. The show explores the culture behind the devoted followers pursuing the most sought after freshwater fish in America. The one-hour program, shot entirely in high-definition, features three stories on three different lakes that typify the culture and industry behind bass fishing.
The show airs on Monday, February 2nd at 9 p.m. Central and on Saturday, February 28th at 7 p.m. Central on the National Geographic Channel.
Weathers Studios recreated the original scene that occurred on June 2nd, 1932 at Montgomery Lake, near Helena, Georgia. On that day, George Washington Perry reeled in the world-record largemouth bass, weighing 22-pounds, 4-ounces. To tell the story of the famous catch, Rob Mottola, partner and director of operations at Weathers Studios, worked with actors to reenact the moment, and shot on-camera interviews with sports writer, Bill Baab, and Dazy Perry, the son of the record holding fisherman.
Mottola worked closely with Career Sports & Entertainment’s coordinating producer, Stephanie Singleton, who compiled extensive research to ensure historical accuracy. “From the old rod and reel to the wooden Jon Boat, we made sure everything was as authentic as possible for the reenactment,” says Mottola. “We even made the five mile journey deep into the South Georgia woods and set the scene at the actual lake where the record bass was caught"
The National Geographic Channel is renowned for their superb image quality, so Weathers Studios shot with the Panasonic Varicam to ensure the best high-definition picture.
"Outdoor television production always presents a variety of challenges,” says Mottola. “Weather and nature are always unpredictable, but it was exciting and fun to be a part of this great story for Career Sports & Entertainment and National Geographic,”
