The Shape of Life

A hushed, wonder-filled nature lecture with gorgeous macro photography and animation that makes deep time feel vivid and close.

Created by

Mark Shelley

Genres

Documentary

Overview

The Shape Of Life tells the gripping and magnificent tale of the beginnings of all animal life. Using innovative camera techniques to capture rarely seen creatures and breathtaking computer animation to reveal stunning detail, this digital high definition series tells the stories of the revolutionary findings and scientific breakthroughs in biology, genetics and paleontology that are rewriting the book of life. The series celebrates the splendors and struggles of evolution, unveiling eight biological designs that are the underpinnings of nearly all animal life. A Co-Production of Sea Studios Foundation and National Geographic Television.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Nature, science, survival, exploration

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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