Apple TV+ Earth In Colour spectacular launches today, creative direction by Hugh Ballantyne

Going live today is Apple TV+’s first factual commission, the spectular Earth At Night, which shoots night for day. The overall Creative Director is Stern & Wild film-maker Hugh Ballantyne, and narration by Tom Hiddleston.

Hugh was tasked with defining a completely novel approach to natural history for a new broadcaster. Hugh developed the series’ DNA, showcasing the incredible new technology. He devised the editorial structure, signature tone and visual style for the series. Over two years, Hugh has retained a creative role in the project, reviewing scripts, edits and tone & style across the series. 

The series from Offspring Films follows animals at night using next-generation cameras to capture new observations and never before seen behaviours. Each episode follows a different animal. The series was filmed across six continents, ranging from the Arctic Circle to the African grasslands.

First six episodes of the twelve-part series launch today.